During CODA Paper Art, visitors are invited to collaborate in the CODA Atelier on the creation of a spectacular waterfall of leporellos (accordion-folded books). As the exhibition progresses, this paper waterfall will grow steadily, becoming an ever more impressive installation.

Following three successful editions of CODA’s creative activity books (Sloopschrift, Proefschrift, and Speelschrift), the brand-new Aktieschrift will be available in 2025, offering inspiration and activities for creative exploration at home or on holiday.

Every Sunday during the school holidays, CODA hosts a special Museum Family Day with creative hands-on activities. Monthly workshops are also offered, focusing on diverse materials and techniques – from Arabic folding patterns such as tessellations and Ebru paper marbling to traditional Japanese paper-cutting. Visitors can also try papermaking at De Middelste Molen Paper Factory and on CODA’s rooftop garden. Young people are invited to take part in a dedicated Paper Art programme at CODA Studio, the museum’s multimedia workshop space. Weekly creative afternoons are organised at the CODA Central Library and CODA ExperienceLab, with additional activities at CODA’s branch libraries. Paper Art events will also take place at holiday parks and festivals such as Maaiveld Festival, PULP festival, the Pim & Pom Festival at the Zwitsal site, and Urban APD.

CODA Talks is a series of live talk shows exploring the intersection of art, science, technology, and society. During Paper Art, various artists will be invited to share insights into their practice, key themes, and sources of inspiration. Performances, guided tours, and artist talks are also integral to the public programme.

Across the exhibition and online, a variety of media content enhances accessibility and engagement. Visitors can explore the exhibition through videos, audio tours, and short documentaries. A special tour with audio description and a guided tour in sign language are available, and exhibition texts are offered in multiple formats for both children and adults. Braille panels and a digital tour in several languages are also part of the offering. In addition, there are low-stimulus visiting hours and dedicated sessions for people with dementia and their caregivers. In collaboration with artists such as the Zerrou Brothers, Lee Eun Young and Eva Blaak, CODA offers creative outreach activities in care homes, employing paper miniatures and tactile objects designed especially for those with visual impairments.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors can explore the creative potential of paper and cardboard in the CODA ExperienceLab. Working with social designers and artists, the lab hosts brainstorming sessions to investigate the possibilities and limitations of paper as a material. For art and design students, a jewellery design competition is taking place, while the CODA Origami community holds monthly meet-ups in the lab.

In collaboration with GIGANT, stop-motion animation workshops using paper are also on offer. At ACEC, Lee Eun Young and Eva Blaak will present additional work as part of their contribution to CODA Paper Art.