Secret Arts Teachers: Classroom as Art Practice Exhibition at Framer Framed
The latest episode of Mister Motley's interview series with Secret Arts Teachers (SAT) highlights three educators in the arts. Dance instructor Hedwig V. shares her video installation 'Me against the World (Emergency Choreographies)', featuring children from Muiderberg confronting their fears. Visual arts teacher Diet B. from The Hague presents finger-knitted yarn strands that represent 'wasted time' in the classroom. Iris de V. from Hoorn showcases mini-artworks and a political campaign created by her vmbo students, which has garnered attention on TikTok. The SAT initiative concludes with the exhibition 'Secret Arts Teachers: Klaslokaal als kunstpraktijk' at Framer Framed from September 11 to 27, 2026, with an opening on September 24. The series is produced by Emiel Heijnen and Sanne Kersten, featuring typography by Dinamo's Laica.
Key facts
- Secret Arts Teachers is a project where art teachers collaborate with students to create interdisciplinary artworks.
- The exhibition 'Secret Arts Teachers: Klaslokaal als kunstpraktijk' will take place at Framer Framed from September 11 to 27, 2026.
- Hedwig V. presents 'Me against the World (Emergency Choreographies)', a video installation with children from Muiderberg.
- Diet B. presents finger-knitted yarn strands that visualize 'wasted time' in art classes.
- Iris de V. presents hidden mini-artworks and a political guerrilla campaign by her vmbo students.
- The public program on September 24 includes a masterclass by Henry Ward and workshops by Secret Arts Teachers.
- The interviews are conducted by Emiel Heijnen and Sanne Kersten.
- The project explores the role of art teachers as community artists.
Entities
Artists
- Hedwig V.
- Diet B.
- Iris de V.
- Henry Ward
- Emiel Heijnen
- Sanne Kersten
- Fatboy Slim
- Spike Jonze
- Carsten Höller
- Piero Manzoni
- Jan T.
- Milica S.
- Tens
- Micka Lifa
- Duvel
- Sticks
- Jelke de G.
- Saskia van H.
- Pavèl van Houten
- MF DOOM
- Madlib
- James Turrell
- Oskar Maarleveld
- Pavél van Houten
- Lobke van Kommer
- Evelien Kanters
- Erik Schrooten
- Bert Appermont
- Kevin van Braak
- Melissa Bremmer
Institutions
- Framer Framed
- Mister Motley
- Secret Arts Teachers
- Dinamo
- Amsterdam University of the Arts
- Groninger Museum
- Museum de Fundatie
- De Pont
- Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten
- Lectoraat Kunsteducatie
- Theater Artemis
Locations
- Muiderberg
- The Hague
- Hoorn
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Schiedam
- Tilburg
- Serbia
- England
- Belgium