Fest and conference dedicated to design and craftsmanship in film, animation and games.

In 2026 The Art Department will return to the iconic Klokgebouw with a packed program full of artist talks, workshops, demos, screenings, live sketching sessions, portfolio reviews, recruitment and so much more! A true playground for the creative industry.

This year, we’re going bigger with 3 days of festival magic:

📅 15 April: Pre-Fest Day | A full day of in-depth sessions | Batch 1 Tickets Available

📅 16 + 17 April: The Art Department | Main Event | Batch 3 Tickets Available