Story

Eva De Rycke

26 Feb 2026 | 13:45 - 15:00
M Leuven (Foyer), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven
Eva De Rycke

Eva De Rycke is Coordinator of Art at the Ensor Institute and teaches Manual Studio in the Decor, Window Display & Advertising programme.

As an art teacher, she is passionate about sharing her talent while creating an open, safe environment where young people’s personal expression comes first.

The Ensor Institute is a warm, welcoming school where students can truly be themselves and where every effort is made to offer maximum opportunities for growth.

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Griet Dobbelaere
Story

Griet Dobbelaere

Griet Dobbelaere is a community builder at De Grote Post in Ostend and works at the intersection of art, participation, and education. She co-creates VUURWERK, a winter festival centered on light, darkness, encounter, and collective imagination.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
M Leuven (Foyer), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven
An Pauwels
An Pauwels
Story

An Pauwels

An Pauwels is a community builder at De Grote Post and curator for FAAR. She co-creates VUURWERK, focusing on participatory work with young people and local communities, grounded in care, trust, and inclusive collaboration.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
M Leuven (Foyer), Leopold Vanderkelenstraat 28, 3000 Leuven
Kenneth Michiels 
Story

Kenneth Michiels 

Kenneth Michiels is a filmmaker and creative producer at Moose & Tash. Working across documentary, participatory, and artistic film, he collaborates with youth on stories of identity and imagination. A Film graduate of KASK Gent, he received the VAF Wildcard for his graduation film.

26 Feb 2026 - 13:45
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Eva will present the 3rd story in the theme: 'VUURWERK' on Thursday afternoon.