Academy of Creative and Performing Arts ACPA - Leiden University

About Academy of Creative and Performing Arts ACPA - Leiden University

The Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) is a research institute within the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University and embodies the collaboration between Leiden University and the University of the Arts The Hague (the Royal Conservatoire and the Royal Academy of Art).

ACPA offers composers, performing artists, visual artists and (graphic) designers the opportunity to perform research in and through artistic practice.

ACPA also offers education in the arts for Leiden University students, and provides academic electives for students of the University of the Arts The Hague.

Furthermore, the institute organizes cultural events where art and academia meet.

*Credits cover image: Title: New Unions - Athens, Study Year: 2016 Artist: Jonas Staal Produced by: State of Concept Athens

Address

• Headquarters

  Nonnensteeg 1-3LeidenZuid-Holland, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 8 public job profiles as of 4 August 2026.

• Education / Training3
• Operations2
• Administrative / Office1
• Marketing1
• Research / R&D1