Course

• Royal Academy of Art and Design.
• 's-Hertogenbosch, Spatial Design Department, 1977 - 1982.
• Internship Jan van Eyck academy, Maastricht, 1981.
• Ceramic Center, Heusden, 1983/1984, 1986.
• Pedagogical Didactic Further Training Course.
• 's Hertogenbosch, 1982/1983.
• European Ceramic Work Center, 's-Hertogenbosch, 2002.

Solo exhibitions

• Graphic Atelier, Seductive Lights, Den Bosch, 2008
• Floor, Cut up tins Veldhoven, 2007
• Gallery Dis, Maastricht. 2006
• Porter's Lodge Willem II Factory: 's-Hertogenbosch, 2005
• De Weyer, Boxmeer: “Jewelry of black and white”, 2004.
• Theater/café Lux Nijmegen: “Art at the table”, 2004.
• Gallery De Natris, Nijmegen, 2003.
• Koningskerkje, Vierlingsbeek, 2002.
• Final presentation E.KWC 's-Hertogenbosch, 2002.
• Boterhal, Hoorn: “Transparencies”, 2002.
• Gallery De Natris, Nijmegen, 2000.
• Alarm, Beugen: “Mail art”, 1999.
• Museum deWieger, Deurne, 1997.
• NBKS, Breda: “Gallway exhibition”, 1996.
• Gallery Bank, Enschede, 1995.
• Anatomical Museum, Nijmegen, 1995.
• Art in the shop window, Nieuwegein, 1995.
• Hermetic Black, Nijmegen, 1994.
• BOEF Dynamics, Breda, 1994.
• Artist initiative Alarm, Beugen, 1993.
• Artist initiative "Inprincipioeratverbum", Steyl, 1992.
• Gallery Bank, Enschede, 1990.
• Hollandsche Spoorweg, Nijmegen, 1989.
• Yellow rider, Arnhem, 1984.
• Kruithuis, 's-Hertogenbosch: "Signalementen", 1984.
• Galerie'tLanghuis, Zwolle, 1983.
• Artis, 's Hertogenbosch, 1983.
• Galerie'tKerkje, Velp, 1980.

Group exhibitions

2008

• NBKS 25 prominent artists of Brabant, Breda.
• Alephe exhibition space in Drunen
• Colorfulchildren, Behind the Kan, Den Bosch

2007

• Brussels praiseIdeafactory,Slijk-Ewijkexhibits together with Jos van Doorn.
• CBK Den Bosch, Telling Tale.
• The old lock, Kunstpost Veldhoven.
• Art object fair, Rotterdam.
• GSA Hilversum, Textile Nu2
• Gallery The other side, Mailart Tonden.

2006

• King's Church.
• Galerie Bastiaans, jubilee exhibition.
• Monk work, De Refter, Ubbergen, GBK
• Gusto, Boxmeer.
• Feast of the Spirit.
• Protestant Church of Angels.
• Mail-artL'Helicon,Flostoy,Belgium.

2005

• Gallery The green gate: Purmerend.
• Textile exhibition, quilted patches, Germinahof: Sterksel.
• Mail art, K33Hasselt:Belgium.
• GalerieH.UZ, seats, Winterswijk.
• NederlandscheCacaofabriek, “Mega art show”: Helmond.
• Neues Kunstforum, Cologne: “Von NL Hausaus”.

2004

• GalerieH.UZ, Winterswijk: “Ceramic textiles, Textile ceramics”.

2003

• Graphic studio, 's-Hertogenbosch: “1+1=1”.
• CBKN, Nijmegen: “Big names, small prizes”.
• Artists' Initiative, Winter Garden, Nijmegen.
• KunstencentrumG.SA, Hilversum: “Textile now”.
• Guardianenhof, 's-Hertogenbosch: “Under construction”.
• T-Systems,MulheimanderRuhr,Deutschland: “KunstohneGrenze”.
• “'tHelbroek and ALARM presents:”, Beugen.
• NBKS, Breda: “Corporate identity”.

2002

• NBKS, Breda: “Dreamer”.
• Sculptors stay in Museum Henriette Polak,
• Zutphen.
• Gusto, Boxmeer.
• Traveling exhibition art books Weerdruk, Amsterdam.
• Rescued tools, Nijmegen.
• Kumulus West, Maastricht: “From cloth to three-dimensional textile”.

2001

• "Too good to be true", Dommel project, Sint-Michielsgestel.
• Half a century of Dutch textiles, the fourth Triennial of Tournai, Belgium.
• Beam, book exhibition.

2000

• Suitcase project, CBKN, Nijmegen.
• Statues of women, Lindenberg, Nijmegen.
• Gallery Germinahof, sculpture exhibition.

1999

• "A dowry for esquire van Sypesteyn.",
• Loosdrecht.
• Soap presentation, CBKN, Nijmegen.

1998

• ComeniusMuseum, Naarden: “Eye-lovebooks” Artists children's books.
• Kunstpaleis, Deventer.
• AA Art Foundation, Groningen.
• Visual art in the shop window, Nijmegen.
• CBKN, Nijmegen: “Multiples”.
• VES The Sower, Amsterdam: “Encounters”.

1997

• CBKN, Nijmegen: “Immaculate reception”.
• Crab dance, Eindhoven.
• Center for visual arts, Oosterbeek: “Switch”.
• Artoll, Bedburg-HauDeutschland: “Uber die Grenze”.
• Gelderselaan 3, Nijmegen.
• Brakke Grond, Amsterdam: artists' children's books.

1996

• Artists' initiative de Villa, Enschede: “Monsters”.

1995

• Artienindustriae, The Hague: "Poetic experience".
• Galerie Horst Dietrich, Berlin: "Summer of artist's books".

1994

• The factory, Eindhoven: "Clear & ready".
• NBKS, Breda: "Sculptures in ceramics".
• Vroenhof18, Houthem: "Multiples".
• JosinedeBruijnKops Fund: Amersfoort.

1993

• Jan Cunen Center: Oss.

1992

• NoordbrabantsMuseum, 's-Hertogenbosch: "Pierre de Touche - Touchstone".
• Museum Bommel van Dam, Venlo: "Who is afraid of red, yellow and blue".
• Kunstplaats Ocean, Arnhem: "One thing leads to another".
• KunstuitleenDoetichem, Zutphen and Nijmegen: "Good decoration".

1991

• Galerie Finisterre, Amsterdam.
• "Bodyrelated", traveling exhibition.

1990

• Foyergalerie, Nijmegen: "Woman in the leading role".
• Gallery Bank, Enschede: "the double city".
• "Bodyrelated", traveling exhibition,
• eg: Lisbon, Amsterdam, Bratislava.

1989

• TRN group, Rotterdam: "Touche".
• Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague: "Bucherdiekeinesind".
• KasteelDussen: "Form in paper".

1988

• Apollohuis, Eindhoven: "Artwork in book form".
• KUB, Tilburg: "Music in the visual arts".
• The four linden, Asperen: "Paper in the picture".
• Chancellery, Leeuwarden: "Paper in the picture".
• Gele Rijder, Arnhem: "Car exhibition".
• Pulchri Studio, The Hague: "Touche".
• Academic Hospital, Leiden: "Touche".

1987

• Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim, BRD, "VES Images".
• Handwerksform, Hanover, BRD, "VES Images".
• Singermuseum, Laren: "Landscape in ceramics".
• Hooghuis, Arnhem: "Complete Works".
• Ceramic center presentation, Belgium.

1986

• Singermuseum, Laren: "VES Images".
• Vishal, Haarlem: "VES Images".
• Goldschmiedehaus, Hanau, Germany: "VES Images".
• Foyergalerie, Nijmegen: "Art minus 30 %".

1984

• Gallery Pedjeshof, Grubbenvorst.

1983

• Manifestation "Spatial work": Arnhem.
• Museum de Grootesocieteit: Tiel.
• Stadsschouwburg: Cuijk.
• Manifestation "Demolishers & Builders": Arnhem.

1982

• Catholic University: Tilburg.

1981

• KerkjeVelp(bijGrave) solo while studying Art Academy in 's-Hertogenbosch.

Professional side activities

2007

• Photo children's art calendar, the Building Block, Beugen
• Organization of exhibition Hiding Goods, Alarm te Beugen.
• Teaching ABK Maastricht.

2006

• Drawing society Pictura Dordrecht, living room 3,
• Group exhibition, organized by Marian Teeuwen. (13 01200605 02 2006)
• Opening word photo exhibition,
• Jacques Verschuren, Weyer, Boxmeer.
• Orientation course teacher, CK Roermond. From 2002.
• Lecture, Art Academy Maastricht, propaedeutic class.
• Cycle of 6 lectures on contemporary artists, CK Roermond. (Alarm).

2005

• Traveling exhibition of Bisk, art in schools.
• Interview with Alex de Vries, museum De Pont, Tilburg.
• Opening words at Galerie de Natris: Nijmegen.
• Opening word at Koningskerkje: Vierlingsbeek.
• Design sketchKoku's 'Artificial eating bags' The Valkhof Museum: Nijmegen.
• Collection of illustrations and short stories, author Miep Spee.
• Photo exhibition, Bergen, NL by Jacques Verschuren. 50 encounters.

2004

• Cycle of 6 lectures on contemporary artists,
• CK Roermond. (Alarm)

2003

• Monumental assignment, HockeySteppingDances, MOP, Hockeyclub Vught.
• Power Point presentation, work, Perk Foundation,
• Education interior design, Eindhoven.
• Organization exhibition "'tHelbroek and ALARM presents:", Beugen.
• Assignment promotional gift corporate identity,
• Provincial House Den Bosch for N.BKS Breda

2002

• Government Commissioner, Art Academy Maastricht, department of free textiles.
• Art project Primary school, Ogelijn, Boxmeer.
• Presentation own work Koningskerkje, Vierlingsbeek.
• Private photography assignment.
• Internship supervisor Art Academy Maastricht, textile department.
• Screen printing in collaboration with Kurtface in 's-Hertogenbosch.
• Member of the Documenting advisory group, NBKS, Breda.

• Lecture Galerie de Natris, Nijmegen, 2000.
• Lecture Art Academy 's-Hertogenbosch, Studium generale, 2000.
• Illustrations for the story “For love: click on F”
• by author Renate Dorrestein, 1999.
• Costume design for “De Keizer” by the GeldersTheater, Wageningen, 1998.
• Cultural festival Armada, Nijmegen: “Peepshow”, 1998.
• GBK, Arnhem: “Soap molecules around fat particles”, soap design, 1998.
• Guest lecturer city academy Maastricht, 1998.
• Design playground “Krioelje”, Beugen, 1996.
• Guest lesson primary school G. Venbrux.
• Member art advisory group municipality of Boxmeer, 1995 - present.
• Member Advisory Committee, St. Hubert, Haps, Oeffelt, 1995.
• Guest lecturer City Academy, Maastricht, 1995.
• "Art project", Primary school "de Bouwsteen", Beugen, 1994.
• "North Brabant in prose + poetry and print.", Het Noord BrabantsGenootschap, 's-Hertogenbosch, 1995.
• Guidance for art academy students, Alarm St.Joost Breda.1998
• Artistic leader of artists' initiative "Alarm", 1993 – 2000
• It happened in those days, Beugen, Alarm.1994
• Government Commissioner AKI, Enschede, 1993.
• Work period in "laMaisonJaune"(Kröller-Müllermuseum),Murs, South of France, 1992.
• Government Commissioner AKI, Enschede, 1990.
• Guest lecturer Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, 1988.
• Guest lecturer teacher training, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, 1987.
• Guest lecturer Rietveld Academy, department of jewelry, Amsterdam, 1986.
• "Just a little different", 's-Hertogenbosch, 1985.
• "Buildings", school community Deurne, 1984.
• "Olfaction touch book" SKV 's-Hertogenbosch, 1984.
• "Field Furnace Project", Beugen, 1984.
• "The Golden Room", Well, 1983.

Publications

2008

• Tempting lights with text from
• Rob Smolders self-released.

2007

• Cut up tins with text by Alex de Vries self-published.

2006

• Ans verdijk, Feast of the Spirit
• Small treasures, big secret, Kunstgebouw, Bisk, Kunstmenu, art and culture foundation South Holland.
• Ans verdijk, fifth-dimension works, Light and landscape.
• Ans verdijk 2003-2005Three-dimensional works.

2005

• Photo book, 50 artists, Jacques Verschuren, Catalogue, HUZ Seat surfaces, Winterswijk.
• Catalogue, Everything of value must go, Nederlandschecacaofabriek, Helmond. Catalogue, edition (20 pieces) Neue Kunstforum, Cologne.
• BrochureN.BKS, Museum de Pont, Tilburg.
• KIZ, NBKS, Breda, 2003.
• Under Construction, 's Hertogenbosch, 2003.
• Corporate Identity, NBKS,Breda, 2003.
• Transparency, Boterhal, support center West Friesland, 2002.
• Sculptors stay in Museum Henriette Polak, Zutphen, 2002.
• Catalog Too good to be true, Sint-Michielsgestel, 2001.
• Catalog the fourth Triennale of Tournai, Belgium, 2001.
• Images in and around the Germinahof, Sterksel, 2001.
• Quality of life, Bureau for Emancipation Affairs, Nbr., 2001.
• Studium Generale's-Hertogenbosch, 2000.
• Art acquisitions municipality of Nijmegen 1997/1999
• Thesis by Estherv.d. Pas, Secondary School, Ysselsteyn.1999, JoosjeMartens, 2005.
• A dowry for esquire van Sypesteyn
• Sculpture exhibition in the garden of the castle-museum Sypestein in Loosdrecht Circle of sculptors July/September, 1999.
• Manifestation, AA Church, Groningen, 1998.
• Eye love books, Weerdruk, Amsterdam, 1997.
• PUR, Stichting Vormgevers Overleg Eindhoven, Workshop presentation, 1997.
• 10 years Bank, de Bank, Enschede, 1995.
• "North Brabant in prose + poetry and print.", Het Noord BrabantsGenootschap, 's-Hertogenbosch, 1995.
• Inprincipioeratverbum, printer Steyl, 1993.
• Catalog Pierre de Touche - Touchstone, NoordbrabantsMuseum, 's-Hertogenbosch, 1992.
• Finisterre, an artists' initiative 1988 - 1992, Image dialogues, 1992.
• One thing leads to another, Kunstplaats Ocean, August 1992.
• News from the Netherlands1990, Dutch FoundationAmsterdam, 1990.
• dedouble city, Stichting de bank, Enschede, 1990.
• Catalog Professional Expense Allowances 1989, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture, 1989.
• Image and sound, 21 May 1988, "Art at the KUB", 1988.
• CatalogBilderfürAfrica, 1988.
• Catalog Touche, 16 Sept 1988.
• Catalog Boxmeerkunst, 30 Sept 1988.
• Video film Touche, The Hague, 1988.
• Brochure Keramisch Centrum, Twelve hours in that day, 1987.
• Catalog VES images, 1987.
• Ceramics '86InterbooInternational BV Schiedam, 1986.
• Art minus 30% SSN Nijmegen, 1986.
• Catalog Reports, Visual Arts Department, 's-Hertogenbosch, 1984.
• Spatial work, Arnhem Press Academy, Arnhem, 1983.
• Ceramic Center Documentation Sheet, "SymposiumPompeo", 1983.

Grants

• Province of Brabant, exhibition Hiding Goods, Artist Initiative Alarm, Beugen, 2007
• Brabant fund, Von Hausaus,Cologne.2006
• Basic stipendW.VC 2003, 1999, 1995.
• AA Kunst, Provident Fund for Visual Artists, 1998.
• Project subsidy for Art in the Shop Window, municipality of Nijmegen, 1998.
• Armada festival, Nijmegen, 1998.
• Exhibition “Über die Grenze”, Foundation for Artist Supply Fund, 1997.
• Exhibition project for Artist Initiative Alarm, Noord-Brabant Art Foundation, 1996.
• Basic StipendiumW.VC, 1995.
• Documentation fee, Foundation Fund for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture, 1994.
• Professional allowance 1st semester 1994, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Professional allowance 1st semester 1993, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Professional allowance 2nd semester 1993, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Professional allowance 2nd semester 1992, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Reimbursement of equipment costs, Stichting Noord Brabants Fonds for visual artists, 1991.
• Professional allowance 1st semester 1989,
• Professional allowance 2nd semester 1989, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Subsidy catalog Form in paper, Kunstenbond FNV, 1989.
• Professional allowance 1st semester 1988,
• Professional allowance 2nd semester 1988, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.
• Material prize Touche, The Hague, 1988.
• Artist's book Artwork in book form, Apollohuis, Eindhoven, 1988.
• Professional allowance 2nd semester 1987, Foundation Fund for visual arts, design and architecture.