Applying to Dutch art schools —
Mentorship from Amsterdam
Online mentoring with two Amsterdam-based artists
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Online mentoring with two Amsterdam-based artists
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Not a tutoring school — artist-to-artist mentorship.
For students preparing to apply to art schools in the Netherlands and Australia, guided by working artists based in Amsterdam and The Hague.
In an era of AI tools, the real edge comes from what only working artists living locally can offer — admissions experience, gallery networks, and the unwritten knowledge of how to actually live and work in the Dutch art scene. Beyond the application, we help you find your footing.
Why choose the Netherlands over the US or UK.
Most BFA and MFA programs are taught in English. You can complete your degree without learning Dutch.
About one-third the cost of American art schools. Roughly €10,000-25,000 per year for non-EU students. Holland Scholarship and school-specific awards are open to international applicants.
One year of orientation year visa after graduation, giving you time to establish yourself as a working artist locally.
Vibrant galleries and museums in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Berlin, Brussels, and Paris are a train ride away — London is just an hour by plane.
Over 95% of Dutch speak English fluently — making adaptation easier than anywhere else in Europe.
Studio MfA also supports applications to Australian art schools (RMIT, VCA, ANU). Compare both options under one mentorship.
What AI cannot give. What tutoring schools cannot give. Only working artists on the ground can.
Feedback from artists who exhibit in galleries and have sat on admissions panels. Not AI. Not agency staff. Working artists in Amsterdam and The Hague, directly.
We have sat on the admissions side of the table. We know what schools actually look for, and which portfolios make reviewers pause.
Deep conversations in Korean, polished applications and interview prep in English. Two languages, two artists, in sequence.
Getting in is not the end. Settling in the Netherlands, finding your footing as an emerging artist, understanding the local art scene — we walk with you beyond the acceptance letter.
The Hague · Korean mentor
From Seoul. Visual Communication Design and Painting at Hongik University. MFA in Painting from the Frank Mohr Institute. EKWC residency alumna. A working artist based in The Hague with active exhibition history — moving fluidly between painting, sculpture, photography, and design. Having made the move from Korea to the Dutch art world firsthand, she understands the challenges Korean applicants face better than anyone.
Amsterdam · English mentor
From Melbourne, Australia. BA in English Literature, followed by an MFA in Painting from the Frank Mohr Institute, graduated Cum Laude. Has served on the Frank Mohr Institute admissions committee — meaning he has seen, from the inside, exactly what schools look for. Working artist in Amsterdam with gallery exhibitions and international art fair participation. As both an artist and an English Literature graduate, he leads English editing, interview prep, and artist statement work.
From start to acceptance — and beyond
Two artists walking with you through every step — from portfolio reviews to application editing, interview prep, and adapting to life in the Netherlands.
"We take only a handful of students each cycle — the number we can give your work proper attention to. That is the most important promise we can make."
Pricing on consultation
Book a Free Call →In Korean · One-on-one
Deep portfolio consultation in Korean, paired with school selection advice. From work selection and sequencing to identifying the right schools — based on what Dutch art programs actually look for.
In English · With local artist
Portfolio review in English with a working artist based in Amsterdam. Not AI feedback — the eye of someone exhibiting and teaching in the local scene.
English editing by a native artist
Artist statements, applications, motivation letters — edited by a working native-English artist. Not the language of AI, but the voice of someone inside the field.
Mock interviews & feedback
We prepare you for admissions interviews like the real thing — likely questions, how to talk about your work, English phrasing in an art context.
IELTS · Art English
English mentoring with a native-speaking artist from Australia. IELTS Writing and Speaking, art criticism, talking about your practice — English taught by someone who knows the field.
A 30-minute free consultation. We discuss your goals, your current portfolio, and the scope of support you need.
Portfolio curation and sequencing, artist statement writing and editing, plus school selection advice.
Strong applications lead to interview invitations. Reaching this stage is the first milestone.
Mock interviews and feedback. How to talk about your work in English, and how to navigate a conversation with reviewers.
Admission to art school in the Netherlands or Australia. We share local knowledge and connect you to our network of artists.
Everything you need to know about applying to art schools in the Netherlands and Australia — from the perspective of artists on the ground.
The full Dutch application process. Studielink registration, motivation letter, portfolio submission, and interview — step by step.
Coming SoonRietveld, WdKA, KABK, ArtEZ — atmosphere, strengths, and what kind of student each suits. The real differences, from the inside.
Coming SoonWhat Dutch art schools actually want in a portfolio. Selecting works, sequencing, and developing your concept.
Coming SoonEnglish score requirements, interview preparation, common questions and how to approach them.
Coming SoonAdmission is not the end. Student visa, finding housing, insurance, and adjusting to life as an artist in the Netherlands.
Coming SoonRMIT, VCA, ANU — application process, portfolio requirements, and visa info for Australian art schools.
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