Maria van Heijningen Heidemann

Maria van Heijningen Heidemann has extensive experience in the arts, currently serving as Eerste Hoedenmaker & plastisch vormgever at Nationale Opera & Ballet since November 2013. Previous roles include Set Dresser at Artpact, Art Director/Set Designer/Set Dresser/Prop Maker at Silver Cat, and Translator for Silver Cat Amsterdam. Educational background includes a degree in Organizational Leadership from de Baak, studies in Apparel and Textiles from Detex, and degrees in Cultural Analysis and Literary Studies from the University of Amsterdam. Maria’s diverse skill set encompasses set design, prop making, translation, and leadership in creative environments.