Possibilities Culturecentre Vrijhof

De Vrijhof of the University of Twente (UT) houses a number of theatres and conference rooms that are used by the Vrijhof Cultural Department and the 20-odd dramatic, artistic and cultural associations, set up by the students at the university. While many of these rooms are primarily intended for theatrical, dance or musical performances, they can also be used to good effect for other activities such as meetings (spread, if necessary, over several days), congresses and symposia. Groups of up to 300 people (operating as a whole or split up into smaller groups) will find suitable accommodation at de Vrijhof for a wide range of activities.

If you have come to the UT for a business conference or a training course, for example, it may not initially have

occurred to you to include a spot of culture as part of your overall programme. Nevertheless, the staff of Vrijhof

Cultural Department will be glad to explore with you the possibility of arranging such a meaningful adjunct to your

main activities such as a guided tour with an architectural or artistic theme, a workshop on an appropriate cultural

topic (many of which are run by students from one of the UT’s many associations), live music at your farewell

cocktail party or perhaps even a performance that illustrates some aspect of your own activities. In addition,

some of your participants might be able to take part in an existing cultural activity.

It would go beyond the bounds of this introduction to mention all the possibilities. In many cases, Vrijhof

Cultural Department can deliver a special programme tailored to meet your needs. Why not ask about the

possibilities when you book your activities? The staff of Vrijhof Cultural Department will be glad to talk things over

with you and give you advice.

For more videos, see YouTube Vrijhof

Vrijhof Cultural Depart ment

Vrijhof Cultural Department organizes a wide range of activities in the field of art and culture. Apart from its

three theatres, De Vrijhof houses art galleries, workshops and studios for classical and popular music. De Vrijhof is the home base for 20 student associations in the cultural sphere, including choirs, orchestras, dance, drama,

cabaret and ‘theatresports’ societies (theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre first developed in Canada

in the 1970s). They rehearse in De Vrijhof, and produce about 80 performances and concerts every year.

A culture sandwich

A lunchtime performance has been held in De Vrijhof every Monday at twenty-five to one, in a tradition

extending back more than 40 years. This ‘culture sandwich’ has a highly varied filling, ranging from a

performance to dance, film, a lecture, cabaret, classical or contemporary music.

Evening performances

There are also evening performances in De Vrijhof. Most of these are organized by the student associations that

are based there. But sometimes De Vrijhof Cultural Department puts on a special event with contributions

from outside the Department.

Exhibitions in and around De Vrijhof.

New exhibitions are held monthly in the two art galleries on the ground floor of De Vrijhof. The organizers do their

best to ensure a wide variety in the exhibitions they put on, ranging from painting and sculpture to graphic art,

photography, new media art and installations. The aim is to provide a showcase for young artists from the region of Twente.

Art in the open air

The Campus of the University of Twente is uniquely sited in the green lung of the city of Enschede. The buildings

that have been erected there over the past 50 years form an open-air museum of modern architecture, with

examples of both structuralism and functionalism. In addition, 20-odd works of art – often by renowned artists

– are displayed on campus. Visitors can explore these by taking the Architecture and Art walk (details of which are available on request).

Open-air theatre

The Campus also has an attractive open-air theatre, where an audience of 600 can enjoy the shows that are put on from time to time (weather permitting).

Courses

Vrijhof Cultural Department offers a wide range of cultural courses and workshops, intended in the first

place for students, every year. The subjects on offer range from basic and artistic welding to plastic design,

voice techniques for singers, dance, photography, radio production techniques, furniture design and even yoga,

massage and meditation. The staff of Vrijhof Cultural Department would also be glad to arrange special workshops, lasting from about an hour and a half to a whole morning, afternoon or evening session. On request for groups making use of the university’s conferencing facilities.

Select this image to see where the Vrijhof is located on the campus.

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Home Reservations Events Sports Culture Housing and work Campusmanagement Campus map/3D maps Digital Campus books Sustainable Campus Sitemap	Possibilities Culturecentre Vrijhof De Vrijhof of the University of Twente (UT) houses a number of theatres and conference rooms that are used by the Vrijhof Cultural Department and the 20-odd dramatic, artistic and cultural associations, set up by the students at the university. While many of these rooms are primarily intended for theatrical, dance or musical performances, they can also be used to good effect for other activities such as meetings (spread, if necessary, over several days), congresses and symposia. Groups of up to 300 people (operating as a whole or split up into smaller groups) will find suitable accommodation at de Vrijhof for a wide range of activities. If you have come to the UT for a business conference or a training course, for example, it may not initially have occurred to you to include a spot of culture as part of your overall programme. Nevertheless, the staff of Vrijhof Cultural Department will be glad to explore with you the possibility of arranging such a meaningful adjunct to your main activities such as a guided tour with an architectural or artistic theme, a workshop on an appropriate cultural topic (many of which are run by students from one of the UT’s many associations), live music at your farewell cocktail party or perhaps even a performance that illustrates some aspect of your own activities. In addition, some of your participants might be able to take part in an existing cultural activity. It would go beyond the bounds of this introduction to mention all the possibilities. In many cases, Vrijhof Cultural Department can deliver a special programme tailored to meet your needs. Why not ask about the possibilities when you book your activities? The staff of Vrijhof Cultural Department will be glad to talk things over with you and give you advice. For more videos, see YouTube Vrijhof Vrijhof Cultural Depart ment Vrijhof Cultural Department organizes a wide range of activities in the field of art and culture. Apart from its three theatres, De Vrijhof houses art galleries, workshops and studios for classical and popular music. De Vrijhof is the home base for 20 student associations in the cultural sphere, including choirs, orchestras, dance, drama, cabaret and ‘theatresports’ societies (theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre first developed in Canada in the 1970s). They rehearse in De Vrijhof, and produce about 80 performances and concerts every year. A culture sandwich A lunchtime performance has been held in De Vrijhof every Monday at twenty-five to one, in a tradition extending back more than 40 years. This ‘culture sandwich’ has a highly varied filling, ranging from a performance to dance, film, a lecture, cabaret, classical or contemporary music. Evening performances There are also evening performances in De Vrijhof. Most of these are organized by the student associations that are based there. But sometimes De Vrijhof Cultural Department puts on a special event with contributions from outside the Department. Exhibitions in and around De Vrijhof. New exhibitions are held monthly in the two art galleries on the ground floor of De Vrijhof. The organizers do their best to ensure a wide variety in the exhibitions they put on, ranging from painting and sculpture to graphic art, photography, new media art and installations. The aim is to provide a showcase for young artists from the region of Twente. Art in the open air The Campus of the University of Twente is uniquely sited in the green lung of the city of Enschede. The buildings that have been erected there over the past 50 years form an open-air museum of modern architecture, with examples of both structuralism and functionalism. In addition, 20-odd works of art – often by renowned artists – are displayed on campus. Visitors can explore these by taking the Architecture and Art walk (details of which are available on request). Open-air theatre The Campus also has an attractive open-air theatre, where an audience of 600 can enjoy the shows that are put on from time to time (weather permitting). Courses Vrijhof Cultural Department offers a wide range of cultural courses and workshops, intended in the first place for students, every year. The subjects on offer range from basic and artistic welding to plastic design, voice techniques for singers, dance, photography, radio production techniques, furniture design and even yoga, massage and meditation. The staff of Vrijhof Cultural Department would also be glad to arrange special workshops, lasting from about an hour and a half to a whole morning, afternoon or evening session. On request for groups making use of the university’s conferencing facilities. Select this image to see where the Vrijhof is located on the campus.