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: 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:
KICK-OFF MEETING GRADUATION SHOW
We would like to invite you to the Kick-Off Meeting for the Graduation Show 2026, taking place on Tuesday April 21 from 16:00 to 17:00 hrs in the auditorium (ground floor), Wijnhaven 61.
During this kick-off, we will provide information on:
- General details
- Introduction of the central project team and location teams
- Planning and deadlines
- Visual identity 2026
Please sign up here for the Kick-Off Meeting.
If you are unable to join us at the academy or the capacity has reached its max, don’t worry we offer a livestream via Microsoft Teams (click here for the link).
The session will be recorded and published on our online Graduation Information page afterwards.
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:
- 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.
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.
Note: The exact schedule (including opening hours) of all events will be shared at the kick-off on April 21.
Illustration, Product Design and Spatial Design
Location: Keilepand
When: July 9-11, 2026
Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (deeltijd & voltijd)
Location: Kunstinstituut Melly
When: June 26 & 27, 2026
(de)Fine Art & Photography
Location: C3 Studios
When: July 8-11, 2026
Leisure & Events Management
Location: Cultuur&Campus Putselaan.
When: July 9 & 10, 2026
Advertising & Beyond, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Transformation Design
Location: Katoenhuis
When: July 9-11, 2026
Exhibition: July 9-11, 2026
Fashion Show: July 9, 2026
Animation and Audiovisual Design
Location: KINO
When: July 9–11, 2026
BUILD UP AND DISMANTLING
The exact build-up and dismantling schedule will be shared at the kick-off on April 21.
- Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (deeltijd & voltijd)
Location: Kunstinstituut Melly
Set up work: June 25, 2026
Remove work: will be communicated on April 21.
- (de)Fine Art & Photography
Location: C3 Studios
Set up work: July 4-7, 2026
Remove work: July 12, 2026
- Advertising & Beyond, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Transformation Design
Location: Katoenhuis
Set up work exhibition: July 7 and 8, 2026
Remove work exhibition: July 12, 2026
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
Set up work: July 7 and 8, 2026
Remove work: July 12, 2026
- Leisure & Events Management
Location: Cultuur&Campus Putselaan
Set up work: July 8, 2026
Remove work: July 10, 2026
The exact schedule (including timetable) for the Graduation Talks will be shared at the kick-off on April 21.
- (de)Fine Art | Friday, July 10, 2026 at C3 Studios
- Advertising & Beyond | Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Animation | Thursday, July 9, 2026 at KINO
- Audiovisual Design | Friday, July 10, 2026 at KINO
- Docent Beeldende Kunst en Vormgeving (VT and DT) | Friday, June 26, 2026 at Kunstinstituut Melly
- Fashion Design | Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Graphic Design | Friday, July 10, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Illustration | Friday, July 10, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Leisure & Events Management | Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Cultuur&Campus Putselaan
- Photography | Thursday, July 9, 2026 at C3 Studios
- Product Design | Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Spatial Design | Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Katoenhuis
- Transformation Design | Friday, July 10, 2026 at Katoenhuis
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