Surrounded by centuries-old trees and buildings, in the historic courtyard garden of the Coulonhuis in Leeuwarden, the Fryske Akademy celebrated the end of its 85th anniversary year on Friday 13 September 2024. Guests included King's Commissioner Arno Brok, Mayor of Leeuwarden Sybrand Buma and poet of Fryslân Arjen Hut. with the appointment of members Eppie Dam and Ammerins Moss-de Boer, with the presentation of the thesis prize to Sannah Debreczeni (and an honourable mention for Herman van Vliet), with a lecture by Henk Wolf, and with music by Hot & Toasty, we can look back on a successful event.

The photos were taken by Marieke Balk.