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STUDENT COUNCIL

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council of the Academy is committed to building a dynamic and progressive student community. It creates visibility and opportunities for students across all departments, with the aim of:

  • developing a strong and independent platform run by representatives from all departments
    • actively involving and improving individual departments
    • maintaining a close connection to student life in order to stimulate targeted change
    • demonstrating clear social engagement with current issues
  • fostering a strong relationship with the administration
  • developing strong collaborations and impactful projects, including exhibitions, talks, performances, events, and publications

Examples include: Starters Prize (exhibition), Hapjes (publication), Fashion Department Christmas Party, Antwerp Art Weekend x Student Council (exhibition), Fashion Department Show Afterparty, and more.

Members 2025–2026:

  • Jef James van den Bergh II – 3ba Graphic Design – President
  • Marie Verplancke – 3ba Printmaking – Vice President
  • Timothy Minjauw – 3ba Painting – Secretary
  • Toon Blondeel – Master Sculpture
  • David Florea – Master Graphic Design
  • Basil Onsia – Master In Situ
  • Lise Terpoorten – 3ba Costume Design
  • Sofia Sauter – 1ba Fashion
  • Suzanne Sanchez – 1ba Costume Design
  • Ilia Pantsulaia – 1ba Photography

Extra info: HERE