Playgrounds

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 | more info & tickets coming soon 16 + 17 April: The Art Department | Main Event | Batch 2 Tickets Available