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