Photo:ISI BALI students during the announcement of the PEKSIMINAS XVIII winners at the University of Jember, Thursday (10 September).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) once again achieved notable accomplishments at the 18th National Student Arts Week (PEKSIMINAS XVIII) 2026, held at the University of Jember, East Java, from 7–10 September 2026. Among the competition categories in which ISI BALI students participated as members of the Bali Provincial Contingent, four categories contributed achievements for Bali at the national level.
The highest achievement was secured by Sri Agung Wulandewi Putri Laksana, a student of the Music Study Program, who won First Place in the Women’s Keroncong Singing Competition. This accomplishment represents one of the outstanding achievements of the Bali Provincial Contingent and demonstrates the capacity of ISI BALI students to compete at the national level in a prestigious student arts competition.
Another achievement was earned by Insan Kamis, a student of the Photography Study Program at ISI BALI, who won Second Place in the Documentary Photojournalism Competition. Meanwhile, Ni Luh Made Bindi Hita from the Animation Study Program received Second Honorable Mention in the Strip Comic Competition.
In the Dance Competition, ISI BALI also strengthened the Bali Provincial Contingent through a work entitled “Ngetug Bumi,” performed by seven students from the Dance Study Program: I Putu Gede Pradipta Utama, Ni Kadek Dhya Sumitha Apsari, Made Githa Sanjiwani, I Made Wahyu Danurtha, Ida Ayu Adi Tri Wiranti, Ni Nengah Diah Tantri, and G. Ngr Bagus Andika Prasetya. The work received First Honorable Mention.
Previously, ISI BALI students representing the Bali Provincial Contingent had undergone a selection and intensive training process after achieving outstanding results at PEKSIMIDA Bali. In addition to the four competition categories above, ISI BALI also sent Zahid Zahendra from the Performing Arts Education Study Program to compete in the Men’s Dangdut Singing Competition, as well as I Kadek Ariandi Triana Putra Widi Nugraha from the Visual Communication Design Study Program in the Men’s Poetry Reading Competition.
Photo:Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI BALI and Chairperson of the Bali Provincial Executive Board of the Indonesian Student Arts Development Board (BPSMI), Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, S.Sn., M.Hum., receiving the PEKSIMINAS XVIII Top 7 Award at the University of Jember, Thursday (10 September).
The participation of ISI BALI students in PEKSIMINAS XVIII forms part of the university’s commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop their competencies, creativity, and experience in national-level competitions. The achievements attained also reflect the results of a rigorous preparation and mentoring process undertaken collaboratively with faculty advisors prior to the national competition.
Overall, the Bali Provincial Contingent secured nine achievements at PEKSIMINAS XVIII, comprising First Place in Women’s Keroncong Singing, Second Place in Painting, Second Place in Documentary Photojournalism, First Honorable Mention in Poster Design, Second Honorable Mention in Strip Comics, First Honorable Mention in Women’s Poetry Reading, Second Honorable Mention in Monologue, Third Honorable Mention in Vocal Group, and First Honorable Mention in Dance.
The Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI BALI and Chairperson of the Bali Provincial Executive Board of the Indonesian Student Arts Development Board (BPSMI), Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, S.Sn., M.Hum., expressed his appreciation and pride in the efforts of all students representing the Bali Provincial Contingent at PEKSIMINAS XVIII.
“Congratulations to all the students who achieved outstanding results in various competition categories. We appreciate and take great pride in your dedication and commitment. For those who were not yet successful, do not be discouraged, as the competition was highly competitive. Use this experience as motivation to improve and further develop yourselves in the future. Equally important, let us continue to maintain solidarity, because nurturing friendship and fraternity is just as important as achieving victory,” said Prof. Komang.
These achievements placed the Bali Provincial Contingent among the top-performing contingents, ranking seventh among all provincial contingents in Indonesia. This result represents a significant accomplishment for Bali while demonstrating the contribution of ISI BALI students in bringing distinction to the province through achievements in the arts at the national level.
Photo: AOTS Coordinator Kazuki Takahashi during his visit to ISI BALI on Friday (4 September 2026).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) received a visit from Kazuki Takahashi, Coordinator of The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable (AOTS), on Friday (4 September 2026). Held at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Room (Teleconference), Design Hub, ISI BALI, the visit formed part of the follow-up to the implementation of the International Certified Creative Internship Program, a collaborative initiative between ISI BALI, the Hasami Ceramic Industry Cooperative Association, and BESTie Co., Ltd., Japan.
During the visit, Kazuki Takahashi held discussions with Nengah Sudika Negara, M.Erg., Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at ISI BALI, together with the Vice Dean and the organizing committee of the International Certified Creative Internship Program. The meeting discussed ISI BALI’s expectations regarding the implementation of the international internship program, as well as efforts to strengthen the collaboration to ensure that the program provides optimal benefits for students and can be continuously developed in a sustainable manner.
The intensive training for the International Certified Creative Internship Program is attended by 25 seventh-semester students from the Craft Arts, Fine Arts, and Product Design Study Programs. The participants were selected through a selection process conducted by ISI BALI in collaboration with its Japanese ceramic industry partners.
The 25 participating students are I Gusti Ayu Wijayanti P., Ida Made Gaodya Rendraswara, I Dewa Bagus Wahyu, I Wayan Aria Santosa, Rayna Najla K., I Wayan Aria Sisya N., Martha, I Made Sofyan, Zefanya Awan B., Ni Wayan Arianti Dewi, Arwen Jennifer P., Ni Luh Dewi Kusuma W., I Komang Aryawan, Cokorda Gede Raka Wisma W., Ni Luh Putu Karina Praba D., I Putu Ranu Weda W., I Kadek Agus Adi W., I Kadek Sudana, Ni Kadek Karini A., Adi Purnama Yoga, I Wayan Adi Wiryatama, I Kadek Fajar N., Alfridus Moensaku, I Kadek Calvin Y., and I Gst. Ngurah Putu Diva.
The intensive training at ISI BALI covers Japanese language instruction, Hasami ceramic techniques, ceramic production technology, 3D product design, and various other supporting subjects. The training is designed not only to enhance students’ technical competencies but also to develop their communication skills, cultural adaptability, discipline, and readiness to work in an industrial environment governed by professional and international standards.
Upon completion of the training and following an evaluation process, eight of the highest-performing participants will be selected to undertake an international internship program in Hasami City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Hasami is recognized as one of Japan’s important ceramic production centers. The internship experience is expected to broaden students’ understanding of production processes, design innovation, workplace culture, and developments in Japan’s ceramic industry.
Meanwhile, the remaining 17 participants will undertake internships with reputable domestic craft arts industry partners. Through this scheme, all participating students will have the opportunity to apply their academic competencies in professional practice, whether through industrial experience in Japan or Indonesia. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo:Farewell Ceremony for Bali Province’s Arts Delegation to PEKSIMINAS XVIII 2026 at the Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI, Friday (4/9).
The Indonesian Student Arts Development Board (Badan Pembina Seni Mahasiswa Indonesia/BPSMI) of the Bali Provincial Executive Board held a farewell ceremony for Bali Province’s arts delegation to the 18th National Student Arts Week (PEKSIMINAS XVIII) 2026, which will take place at the University of Jember, East Java, from September 7–10, 2026. The farewell ceremony was held on Friday (4/9) at the Natya Mandala Building of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI).
The ceremony was attended by the Secretary of the Bali Provincial Office of Education, Youth, and Sports (Disdikpora), currently held by Drs. I Made Arbawa, M.Si., representing the Governor of Bali; Vice Rector for Planning, General Affairs, and Finance of ISI BALI, Dr. Made Jodog; Vice Rector for Planning and Cooperation of ISI BALI and Chairman of the Bali Provincial Executive Board of BPSMI, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, S.Sn., M.Hum.; Head of LLDIKTI Region VIII, Ir. I Gusti Lanang Bagus Eratodi, S.T., M.T., IPU., ASEAN.Eng.; members of the Bali Provincial Executive Board of BPSMI; and the entire Bali Province PEKSIMINAS contingent.
PEKSIMINAS XVIII is a national-level student arts competition that brings together outstanding students from higher education institutions across Indonesia. The Bali contingent will participate in several competition categories, featuring the province’s top-performing students who had previously achieved outstanding results at PEKSIMIDA Bali.
From ISI BALI, several students have been entrusted to become members of the Bali Province delegation. In the Dance Competition category, ISI BALI will present a work entitled “Ngetug Bumi”, performed by seven students: I Putu Gede Pradipta Utama, Ni Kadek Dhya Sumitha Apsari, Made Githa Sanjiwani, I Made Wahyu Danurtha, Ida Ayu Adi Tri Wiranti, Ni Nengah Diah Tantri, and G. Ngr. Bagus Andika Prasetya.
Meanwhile, ISI BALI is also represented by Zahid Zahendra in the Men’s Dangdut Singing category, Sri Agung Wulandewi Putri Laksana in the Women’s Keroncong Singing category, and I Kadek Ariandi Triana Putra Widi Nugraha in the Men’s Poetry Reading category.
In addition, Ni Luh Made Bindi Hita will represent Bali in the Comic Strip category. A similar achievement was attained by Insan Kamis from the Study Program of Photography, who will compete in the Documentary Photojournalism Photography category.
During the farewell ceremony, the participants also presented performances that they will showcase in the PEKSIMINAS XVIII competition. These performances demonstrated their level of preparation while providing an opportunity for the arts delegates to present their best abilities before departing for East Java.
Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga expressed his support and appreciation for all the students who had worked diligently to earn the opportunity to represent Bali. According to him, participation in PEKSIMINAS provides an important opportunity for students to develop their artistic experience, establish professional and artistic networks, and bring recognition to Bali through achievements at the national level.
“We hope that all participants will perform with confidence, uphold sportsmanship, and give their very best. Participation is not solely about winning, but also about representing Bali with pride and demonstrating the quality of Balinese student arts at the national level,” he said.
Support was also expressed by the Head of LLDIKTI Region VIII, Ir. I Gusti Lanang Bagus Eratodi. The participation of LLDIKTI Region VIII in the farewell ceremony reflects its support for the development of student achievement and creativity within higher education institutions in Bali. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo:Rehearsal for the Dance Competition at Peksiminas XVIII at the Natya Mandala Hall, ISI BALI, Wednesday (3/9).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) is intensifying preparations for 12 students who will represent Bali Province at the 18th National Student Arts Week (Peksiminas XVIII) 2026. The national-level student arts competition will be held from September 8–12, 2026, at the University of Jember (UNEJ), East Java.
The 12 students previously achieved first place at the Bali Provincial Student Arts Week (Peksimida Bali). Based on this achievement, they were selected to represent Bali Province at the national-level Peksiminas XVIII competition.
Ahead of their departure, the ISI BALI contingent has continued to undertake intensive preparations through training sessions and the refinement of competition materials in their respective categories. The preparations were also complemented by a rehearsal held at the Natya Mandala Hall, ISI BALI, on Wednesday (3/9), as part of the evaluation and final preparation before the students compete at the national level.
Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, stated that the ISI BALI contingent has been preparing seriously for Peksiminas XVIII. The preparations have been conducted collaboratively by students, supervising lecturers, and accompanying lecturers to ensure that participants are fully prepared, both technically and mentally, to face a national-level competition.
“The ISI BALI contingent has been preparing seriously. After achieving first place at Peksimida Bali, the students have continued to refine their preparation through training sessions with supervising and accompanying lecturers. We hope that this preparation will provide them with optimal support so that they can perform with confidence and deliver their best at Peksiminas,” said Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga.
He further emphasized that participation in Peksiminas is not solely an opportunity to achieve competitive success, but also provides students with valuable experience in competition, opportunities to develop their creativity, and a platform to strengthen their confidence and artistic capacities at the national level.
The 12 ISI BALI students will compete in six competition categories. They include Zahid Zahendra from the Study Program of Performing Arts Education in the Dangdut Singing category; Sri Agung Wulandewi Putri Laksana from the Study Program of Music in the Women’s Keroncong Singing category; and I Kadek Ariandi Triana Putra Widi Nugraha from the Study Program of Visual Communication Design in the Poetry Reading category.
In the Dance category, ISI BALI is represented by a team consisting of Ida Ayu Adi Tri Wiranti, Ni Kadek Dhya Sumitha Apsari, Ni Nengah Diah Tantri, Made Githa Sanjiwani, I Made Wahyu Danutirtha, I Putu Gede Pradipta Utama, and G. Ngr. Bagus Andika Prasetya. The team won first place at Peksimida Bali and will subsequently represent Bali Province at Peksiminas XVIII.
Meanwhile, Ni Luh Made Bindi Hita from the Study Program of Animation won first place in the Comic Strip category. A similar achievement was attained by Insan Kamis from the Study Program of Photography, who won first place in the Documentary Photojournalism category.
With intensive preparations underway, the ISI BALI contingent is expected to perform at its best at Peksiminas XVIII. Beyond the aspiration to achieve outstanding results, the students are also expected to demonstrate the creativity and artistic excellence of Bali’s students while bringing honor to Bali Province and ISI BALI at the national level. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo:Inauguration of the Internationally Certified Creative Internship Program JANA-WIDYA-JNANA at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI, Tuesday (1/9).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) officially launched the JANA-WIDYA-JNANA Internationally Certified Creative Internship Program (Noble Global Talent) through an inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI. The ceremony was attended by Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, together with the entire leadership of ISI BALI; Chairman of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Cooperative Association, Mr. Ota Kazuhiko; Deputy Director of the Ceramic Research Center of Nagasaki, Mr. Hideki Yoshida; representative of BESTie CO., Ltd., Ms. Misako Masuzumi; staff member of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Cooperative Association, Mr. Hirotoshi Yamada; as well as members of the ISI BALI Advisory Board, AA Gde Rai and Warih Wisatsana.
A total of 25 seventh-semester students from the Study Programs of Craft Arts, Fine Arts, and Product Design were selected to participate in the program following a selection process conducted by ISI BALI in collaboration with Japanese ceramic industry partners. The selected participants are I Gusti Ayu Wijayanti P., Ida Made Gaodya Rendraswara, I Dewa Bagus Wahyu, I Wayan Aria Santosa, Rayna Najla K., I Wayan Aria Sisya N., Martha, I Made Sofyan, Zefanya Awan B., Ni Wayan Arianti Dewi, Arwen Jennifer P., Ni Luh Dewi Kusuma W., I Komang Aryawan, Cokorda Gede Raka Wisma W., Ni Luh Putu Karina Praba D., I Putu Ranu Weda W., I Kadek Agus Adi W., I Kadek Sudana, Ni Kadek Karini A., Adi Purnama Yoga, I Wayan Adi Wiryatama, I Kadek Fajar N., Alfridus Moensaku, I Kadek Calvin Y., and I Gst. Ngurah Putu Diva.
Through this program, participants will undertake intensive training at ISI BALI as a preparatory stage before entering the professional industrial environment. The training includes Japanese language instruction, Hasami ceramic techniques, ceramic production technology, 3D product design, and other relevant competencies. The training is expected not only to enhance students’ technical skills but also to strengthen their communication abilities, cultural adaptability, discipline, and readiness to work within professional and internationally oriented industrial environments.
Upon completion of the training program and evaluation process, eight outstanding participants will be selected to undertake an international internship in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Hasami is recognized as one of Japan’s important ceramic production centers. Accordingly, internship experience in the region is expected to broaden students’ understanding of production processes, design innovation, workplace culture, and developments within the Japanese ceramic industry.
Meanwhile, the remaining 17 participants will undertake internships with reputable domestic craft-art industry partners in Indonesia. Through this scheme, all participating students will have the opportunity to apply their academic competencies in professional contexts, whether through industrial experience in Japan or Indonesia.
Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, emphasized the importance of providing learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Through internship programs directly connected with industry, students are encouraged to understand professional work standards, develop their creative capacities, and establish professional networks that can support their career development after completing their studies.
Chairman of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Cooperative Association, Mr. Ota Kazuhiko, expressed his congratulations to the 25 students selected to participate in the JANA-WIDYA-JNANA Internationally Certified Creative Internship Program. He explained that participants would receive various forms of training and preparation prior to entering the industrial environment, including Japanese language instruction, 3D CAD, as well as knowledge and skills in design product development. According to him, language proficiency is an important component of students’ preparation before undertaking internship experiences, particularly for those who will have the opportunity to participate in the program in Japan. “I hope the students will learn Japanese well,” he said.
Through a comprehensive process encompassing training, selection, and internship implementation, the program is expected to cultivate talented individuals in the fields of art and design who possess not only strong creative competencies but also the capacity to adapt to industry requirements, a global perspective, and the ability to bring Indonesian artistic and design competencies into the international professional arena.
Photo:ISI BALI at The Pasar Indonesia in the Netherlands
The achievements of ISI BALI students continue to receive appreciation not only at home but also on international stages. In 2026, ISI BALI’s international artistic engagements included an invitation from the organizers of The Pasar Indonesia, participation in the Misato Bali Festival, and an official invitation to perform at a diplomatic reception hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The Pasar Indonesia was held at De Broodfabriek: Expo and Event Center, Rijswijk, the Netherlands, from 13 to 18 May 2026. The ISI BALI delegation consisted of Komang Prayoga Putra, a Master’s student in Arts; Dewa Ayu Made Adinda Ratna Devi, an undergraduate Dance student; and Ni Komang Trisna Devi, an Applied Bachelor’s student in Fashion Design.
The three selected students presented classical and contemporary Balinese artistic works, as well as a mask-making arts workshop. The event was officially opened by Laurentius Amrih Jinankung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with Jeldert de Boer, Director of De Broodfabriek. The event attracted thousands of international visitors, including members of the Indonesian diaspora.
At the Misato Bali Festival 2026, which receives substantial financial support from the City of Misato, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, ISI BALI will present classical Balinese arts and collaborative works developed with local artists.
The delegation will be led by Ni Wayan Suartini, M.Sn., Coordinator of the Vocational Education in Cosmetology Study Program, accompanied by two undergraduate Dance students, Ni Luh Komang Sekar Kumala Dewi and Ni Putu Nilam Cahyani. The Misato Bali Festival will be held from 8 to 12 October 2026 under the theme of Cultural Exchange and Workshop.
In addition to participating in these two international events, ISI BALI has also received an official invitation from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Hanoi, Vietnam, to participate in a series of diplomatic reception events from 6 to 9 October 2026.
Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan Adnyana, expressed his appreciation to ISI BALI’s international strategic partners for their invitations and trust in providing opportunities for the university’s academic community to present Indonesian classical works, contemporary innovations, and diverse forms of artistic collaboration.
“This appreciation is aligned with ISI BALI’s efforts to establish itself as the Global-Bali Arts Creativity Center Hub, generating broad and universal impact.”
Through these national recognitions, international collaborations, and global artistic engagements, ISI BALI continues to strengthen its position as an institution of higher arts education that connects knowledge, creativity, cultural heritage, innovation, and international collaboration.
