Myrthe Niens

Myrthe Niens serves as a theatre teacher and project leader at the Academy of Theatre and Dance (ATD), part of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK), where she leads the Ondernemen (AHK) and Fair Practice (ATD) initiatives focused on artistic entrepreneurship and professional working conditions.

Her academic credentials include:

• Theatre Teacher degree from HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (2009)
• Master's degree in Arts Education from Amsterdam University of the Arts (2016)

Her research and practice center on accessibility solutions for diverse theatre audiences, particularly through her 5D Foundation-funded study developing creative access methods for visually impaired patrons. She extends this work through customized arts programs for special education settings and professional development workshops for primary school arts educators, emphasizing inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

Ms. Niens has secured external funding from the 5D Foundation for accessibility research while leading institutional projects including Ondernemen (AHK) on artistic entrepreneurship and Fair Practice (ATD) advocating for equitable artist compensation. Her project portfolio encompasses tailored arts education initiatives for special needs institutions and nationwide teacher training programs.