Welcome to the Graduation Show 2026 Information Page!
Here you will find all the essential information about the Graduation Show 2026, including key dates, locations, and practical details. This page will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back for the latest updates.
UPDATE
Date: 17-04-2026
Subject: Reminder: Graduation Show 2026 | Invitation Kick-Off + Mandatory Participation Form
Date: 10-3-2026
Subject: Graduation Show 2026 | Invitation Kick-Off + Mandatory Participation Form
Date: 12-02-2026
Subject: Graduation Show 2026 | Locations & dates announced + Kick-off (save the date)
Questions
If you have a question regarding the Graduation Show, kindly reach out to us at wdka.graduationshow@hr.nl
Click on the links below for more information on:
KEEP YOURSELF INFORMED ABOUT THE GRADUATION SHOW 2026
Graduation Show Team Channel
The WdK Graduation Show Team will go live in week 20.
In this Team, you will find general information about the Graduation Show and location‑specific information for the following venues:
- Cultuur & Campus Putselaan
- Katoenhuis
- Keilepand
- KINO
Please note: the locations C3 Studios and Kunstinstituut Melly each have their own Microsoft Teams team. Would you like to have access to these environments please contact: Sjoerd Westbroek for DBKV (Kunstinstuut Melly) or Karin Arink for Photography/(de)Fine Art ( C3 Studios).
How to join the Graduation Show team in Microsoft Teams
- Open the Microsoft Teams app – possible from week 20
- Go to Join or create team (top right in the corner).
- Select Join a team with a code.
- The code will be shared in week 20 per email and on this page. Enter the code and click Add team.
You will then be added to the WdK Graduation Show 2026 team. Within this team, you can request access to the different location channels.
Please note: access to location channels must be approved by the project team. This approval may take some time (max. one working day), as requests are processed in batches.
PARTICIPATION GRADUATION SHOW
To participate in the Graduation Show (Exhibition, Fashion Show, Film Festival, LEM Showcase & DBKV event), you must complete and submit the mandatory participation form.
Important:
- Submitting the form is mandatory to participate in the Graduation Show.
- Deadline: May 21 2026, 23:59 hrs. If you do not submit the form on time, you will not be included in the Graduation Show.
- Saving and editing the form is only possible for students with an active HR/RUAS account. Unfortunately these features are not accessible for graduates from August 2025 - March 2026.
To save and edit your form:
Check out this short tutorial video.
- Make sure you check the box "send me an email receipt of my responses" before you submit the form.
- After you have submitted the form. Click on the button "Save my respons to edit".
- If you follow these steps, you will receive a confirmation email and you will be able to view and edit your form until the deadline
Your responses will be used to assign you a presentation spot or schedule your project within a programme. After the submission deadline, location coordinators will contact you. The dates for these meetings will be announced during the Kick-Off Meeting on April 21.
Depending on your programme coordinators will contact you for the following:
- Expo + Fashion Show: to organise location visits and, if necessary, request additional information about your project.
- DBKV / LEM: to organise the programme kick-off meetings.
- Film Festival: to collect additional information regarding your film project.
Conditions to participate
- You have submitted the Graduation Show Participation Form
deadline May 21, 23:59 hrs. - Your work is on display for the entire Graduation Show
- You are present during all days of the Graduation Show
- All students completing their final exams are welcome to participate
If you do not pass your final exams, you are still allowed to participate in the 2026 Graduation Show. However, you will not be eligible to participate in the 2027 Graduation Show.
- If you participate you are obligated to comply with the venue house rules, in addition to the conditions outlined above.
The house rules will be shared at a later stage with the venue coordinators.
LOCATIONS & DATES + PROJECT TEAMS VENUES
We are excited to share the locations and dates for this year’s Graduation Show for the Bachelor’s programme.
Illustration, Product Design and Spatial Design
Location: Keilepand
When: 9-11 July , 2026
Opening hours:
9-11 July : 12:00 – 20:00
Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (deeltijd & voltijd)
Location: Kunstinstituut Melly
When: 26 and 27 June, 2026
Opening hours:
26 June: 13:00 – 21:00
27 June: 11:00 – 18:00
(de)Fine Art & Photography
Location: C3 Studios
When: 8-11 July, 2026
Opening hours:
8 July: 11:00–21:00
9-11 July: 11:00–18:00
Leisure & Events Management
Location: Cultuur & Campus Putselaan.
When: 9 and 10 July , 2026
Opening hours:
9 July : 12:00 -14:00
10 July: 09:00 – 17:00
Advertising & Beyond, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Transformation Design
Location: Katoenhuis
When: 9-11 July, 2026
Exhibition: 9-11 July, 2026
Opening hours:
9 July: 12:00 – 22:00
10-11 July : 12:00 – 20:00
Fashion Show: 9 July, 2026
In week 23, we will share more information about the schedule of the show and ticket sales.
Animation and Audiovisual Design
Location: KINO
When: 9–11 July, 2026
At the end of June, we will share the programme and information about the ticket sales.
BUILD UP AND DISMANTLING.
- Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (deeltijd & voltijd)
Location: Kunstinstituut Melly
Set-up
June 25: 10:00 – 17:00
Breakdown
June 28: 10:00 – 13:00 - (de)Fine Art & Photography
Location: C3 Studios
Exhibition set-up
July 4 & 5 12:00 – 18:00
July 6 & 7 10:00 – 18:00Exhibition breakdown
July 12 10:00 – 18:00 - Advertising & Beyond, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Transformation Design
Location: Katoenhuis
Exhibition set-up
July 7 & 8: 09:00 – 20:00
Exhibition breakdown
July 12: 09:00 – 14:00
Fashion Show rehearsal: the rehearsal schedule and call times will be communicated at a later time by the Fashion Design team. - Illustration, Product Design and Spatial Design
Location: Keilepand
Exhibition set-up
July 7 & 8: 09:00 – 17:00
Exhibition breakdown
July 12: 09:00 – 14:00 - Leisure & Events Management
Location: Cultuur&Campus Putselaan
Showcase set up
July 8 09:00 – 17:00
Showcase breakdown
July 10 17:00 – 19:00
GRADUATION SHOW IDENTITY 2026 + PROMOTION
The identity for Graduation Show 2026 was created by fourth-year student Albert Kozikowski. Sound design by Denzel Balois.
Promotion Package
You can access the official Promotion Package for the Bachelor and Master Graduation Show here (password: gradshow2026).
Feel free to use the items in this package to invite friends, family, and professional contacts via email or social media.
Additional designs – including the official invitation, Graduation Show poster and more will be available in week 23.
Interested in a Instagram Take Over?
Would you be interested in doing a Take Over on WdKA Instagram Stories in the month of June and July? DM us through Instagram or contact us by email: wdka.graduationshow@hr.nl Deadline 29 May
(de)Fine Art | Friday, 10 July, 10:00 – 12:00 at C 3-Studios
Advertising & Beyond | Saturday, 11 July, 14:00 – 15:30 at Katoenhuis
Animation | Thursday, 9 July, 10:00 – 11:30 at KINO
Audiovisual Design | Friday, 10 July, 10:00 – 11:15 at KINO
Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (VT and DT) | Friday, 26 June, 17:00 – 20:00 at Kunstinstituut Melly
Fashion Design | Saturday, 11 July, 18:30 – 19:30 at Katoenhuis
Graphic Design | Friday, 10 July, 16:30 – 18:30 at Katoenhuis
Illustration | Friday, 10 July, 14:00 – 15:30 at Katoenhuis
Leisure & Events Management | Thursday, 9 July, 14:00- 18:00 at Cultuur & Campus Putselaan
Photography | Thursday, 9 July, 10:00 – 12:00 at C 3-Studios
Product Design | Saturday, 11 July, 16:30 – 17:30 at Katoenhuis
Spatial Design | Saturday, 11 July, 12:00 – 13:00 at Katoenhuis
Transformation Design | Friday, 10 July, 12:00 – 13:00 at Katoenhuis
Your family is welcome to attend the talks. Each graduate may invite up to four guests. No registration is required.
Please note: Due to the limited capacity at KINO and the large number of Animation graduates, Animation students may invite a maximum of two guests to the Graduation Talks.
Diploma Pick-Up
Team Lifecycle is organising two days on which you can collect your diploma.
Location: Willem de Kooning Academy, Wijnhaven 61. The exact location will be announced at the kick-off on April 21, 2026.
Thursday July 16, 2026 | between 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00
Friday July 17, 2026 | between 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00
You are welcome to come in during the indicated time slots. No appointment or registration is required. Please come at a time that suits you.
IMPORTANT: the diploma pick-up is an administrative procedure — you will sign for and collect your diploma. Physical attendance is required! Don’t forget to bring a valid id. If you have questions about the signing or you cannot attend, please contact us through wdka.lifecycle@hr.nl