The Erasmus Alumni Club Art & Culture Circle is a vibrant space for alumni who share a love for the arts and intellectual exchange. We bring together curious minds from across disciplines to explore, experience and discuss art and culture in all its forms.
Our circle organises events for alumni, with alumni, creating meaningful encounters where creativity meets conversation.
Experience an unforgettable cultural evening at Kunsthal Rotterdam, as we will celebrate the exciting launch of the Art & Culture Circle. This first edition marks the start of a new tradition: bringing alumni together around inspiring art in one of Rotterdam’s most iconic cultural institutions. For this inaugural event, the Kunsthal opens two exhibitions privately for our alumni, creating an evening shaped especially for this group.
Step into the imaginative world of David Shrigley. What the Hell Was I Thinking? and the powerful, deeply personal stories of rot•zooi. You can explore at your own pace as the exhibitions unfold exclusively for the Circle.
After the exhibition visit, you are invited to the Kunsthalcafé for drinks and conversations with fellow alumni. Whether you come for the art, the inspiration, or the community, the evening is designed to offer a memorable cultural experience.
Please note: spots are limited, so make sure to register in time.
An Erasmus Alumni Club membership gives you access to a growing network of professional and thematic communities. The Art & Culture Circle is one of several Circles where alumni connect around shared interests.
As a member, you gain:
Priority access to exclusive cultural events
Behind-the-scenes experiences not open to the general public
Opportunities to expand your network beyond your professional field
A community of intellectually curious and culturally engaged alumni
Curious but not yet a member?
You can try one of our events and connect with fellow alumni before signing up for membership.
The Art & Culture Circle thrives on initiative and ideas from its members.
Do you have a suggestion for an exhibition, performance, lecture or collaboration?
Would you like to co-organise an event in your city?
We would love to hear from you.
Please reach out via: artandculture@erasmusalumni.nl
Our activities include a broad range of events across diverse cultural fields, such as:
Art exhibitions
Theatre and music performances
Unique behind-the-scenes visits
Studio and museum tours
Academic lectures and cultural debates
Conversations with artists, curators and cultural thinkers
We organise events throughout the Netherlands and continuously explore new partnerships and cultural initiatives.
Lex Geerdes, MSc in Economics @ EUR, Class of 1986. Has worked as an executive at Aon for 30 years. Now active as non-executive director (commissaris) and non-profit director (raad van toezicht) and as an active angel investor supporting startups and ScaleUps.
Ligia Cristea, completed her BA in Arts and Culture Studies at EUR alongside a BA in Product Design at Willem de Kooning Academy (class of 2025). As part of her BA, she completed an Internship at Atelier van Lieshout, where she continued working for a short time. Alongside her studies she was involved in other cultural initiatives such as the student association WILDe Theatre, where she is still active as a member of the Advisory Board and the contemporary art space A Tale of A Tub, where she has been volunteering since 2023. Over the next two years, Ligia will continue her academic journey with an RMA in Art History at Utrecht University.
Aylin Beijersbergen, studied Economics and Business Economics (BSc, class of 2020) and Cultural Economics (MA, class of 2022) at EUR. Now works as a Policy Advisor for the Dutch Museum Association and Kunsten '92, with a strong focus on sustainability and climate. Next to that she's a member of the Supervisory Board of the Jonge Klimaatbeweging and a European Climate Pact Ambassador.
Maud Dik, studied Arts & Culture (BA, class of 2021) at the Erasmus University. During her Bachelor she was the President of the 39th board of International Study Association ACE. She continued to do her Masters in Arts & Heritage (MA, class of 2022) at Maastricht University. During her Masters she did an research internship at voordekunst, where she continued to work after graduating. She now works 4 years at voordekunst, and advises cultural organizations with their crowdfunding campaigns and relationship management with their donors.
Lex Geerdes
Board member
Ligia Cristea
Board member
Aylin Beijersbergen
Board member
Maud Dik
Board member
