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: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.
Photo:Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD)
An eagerly anticipated event within the Asia-Pacific arts and design innovation ecosystem is the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD). Following two successful editions that received strong appreciation from higher education institutions specializing in arts and design across the Asia-Pacific region, ISI BALI will host B-GAAD III with optimism and a spirit of cross-cultural solidarity.
Under the theme “Roh-Rong-Reh: Soul–Space–Sincerity,” or “Jiwa–Jagat–Junjung,” B-GAAD III will serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas, networking, and strategic communication among higher education institutions specializing in arts and design throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
The event will take place from 27 to 30 October 2026 at the Meraya Citta Campus of ISI BALI, Neka Art Museum, Komaneka Art Gallery, and several cultural venues across Bali.
The 2025 edition, B-GAAD II, involved 11 higher education institutions from various countries, including Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Japan, the United States, Bangladesh, and the Republic of Korea.
The event featured several flagship programs, including the Bali–Global Arts and Design Symposium (B-GADS) with 26 international speakers; the Bali–Global Art Map Exhibition (B-GAME), involving 60 influential visual artists; and the Bali–Global Innovative Design Map Exhibition (B-GIDME), featuring 108 designers from Indonesia and other countries.
For its third edition, B-GAAD will expand its collaborative scope through eight flagship programs: B-GAAD’s Leader Summit; Bali–Global Arts and Design Symposium (B-GADS); Bali–Global Performing Arts Map (B-GPAM); Bali–Global Art Map Exhibition (B-GAME); Bali–Global Innovative Design Map Exhibition (B-GIDME); Bali–Global Encounter Figure (B-GEF); Bali–Global Authentic Trip (B-GAT); and Bali–Global Expo and Job Fair (B-GEJF).
The Chair of the B-GAAD III Organizing Committee, Dr. Kadek Dwiyani, stated that several international universities and institutions had confirmed their participation, including Dongduck Women’s University and Sungkyunkwan University from the Republic of Korea; Brigham Young University from the United States; University of Canterbury from New Zealand; the Graduate Institute of Musicology, National Taiwan University from Taiwan; LASALLE College of the Arts from Singapore; as well as Universiti Malaysia Kelantan and the Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) from Malaysia.
Photo:Bali-Bhuwana Nata Kerthi Nugraha International Award
In recognition of outstanding dedication, achievement, and reputation, the Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) annually presents national and international awards to distinguished figures who have demonstrated significant contributions to the advancement of arts and culture.
In 2026, under the dynamic spirit symbolized by the “Year of the Fire Horse,” ISI BALI conferred the Bali-Dwipantara Nata Kerthi Nugraha VI National Award and the Bali-Bhuwana Nata Kerthi Nugraha VI International Award.
The national awards were presented as part of the 40th Graduation Ceremony for Bachelor’s, Applied Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programs for the Even Semester, held on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Previously, the international awards were presented as part of the 23rd Dies Natalis celebrations on Friday, 27 February 2026.
The Bali-Dwipantara Nata Kerthi Nugraha National Award was presented this year to five distinguished figures recognized for their dedication, appreciation, and commitment to advancing Balinese arts and culture. The recipients were Jero Gede Duhuran Batur, a prominent figure and patron of Balinese arts and culture; ABG Satria Naradha, a national media figure and advocate of arts and culture; Luh Made Asmariani Budhi, an entrepreneur and art enthusiast; I Nyoman Sudiana, S.Skar., M.Si., a prominent figure in the development of Balinese karawitan; and Wahyu Indira, S.Sn., M.Sn., a lecturer and visual communication design practitioner recognized as a driving force in the field of design.
Previously, during the 23rd Dies Natalis, held in conjunction with the opening of the 6th Bali Padma Bhuwana International Festival on 27 February 2026, ISI BALI presented the Bali-Bhuwana Nata Kerthi Nugraha International Award to five distinguished figures in the arts and culture who were recognized for their substantial contributions to preserving, developing, and promoting Balinese arts and culture on the global stage.
The five recipients were Dr. Mochammad Fadjroel Rachman, S.E., M.H., writer and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Kazakhstan, concurrently accredited to Tajikistan; Jeon Dongsu, artist and Chairman of the Committee of Artists for World Peace, Republic of Korea; Mohd Asri Bin Abdul Ghafar, performing arts patron from Malaysia; Prof. Dr. Ni Made Arshiniwati, SST., M.Si., Indonesian academic and dance artist; and Drs. I Made Bendi Yudha, M.Sn., Indonesian academic and visual artist.
Both prestigious ISI BALI awards are regulated under Rector Regulation of ISI Denpasar No. 2 of 2022, as amended, most recently through Rector Regulation of ISI Denpasar No. 1 of 2024, concerning the Third Amendment to Rector Regulation of ISI Denpasar No. 2 of 2022 on Awards of the Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar.
Photo: ISI Bali’s New Student Inauguration Ceremony at the Nretya Mandala Open Stage, ISI Bali, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
The Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali) officially inaugurated 1,121 new students for the 2026/2027 Academic Year in a ceremonial event entitled “Carma–Jnana–Cita (The Charisma of Noble Aspirations)”, held at the Nretya Mandala Open Stage, ISI Bali, on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. The inauguration was symbolically marked by the presentation of the university blazer (jas almamater) to representatives of students from 19 undergraduate and applied undergraduate study programs by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana.
In his welcoming address, Rector Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana extended his congratulations and warm welcome to all incoming students. He emphasized that entering higher education represents a significant milestone in life, as students begin a more mature stage characterized by greater personal and social responsibilities.
He explained that ISI Bali serves as a space for nurturing talent and developing students’ competencies, enabling them to grow into well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to society. Therefore, students are encouraged not only to pursue academic excellence but also to cultivate strong character, discipline, and responsibility throughout their educational journey.
“ISI Bali is a place where talents are nurtured and skills are cultivated toward maturity. Becoming part of ISI Bali is part of a lifelong journey. As we grow more mature, our responsibility to society also becomes greater,” he stated.
According to Prof. Adnyana, the decision to pursue higher education at ISI Bali constitutes a meaningful stage in each student’s personal journey. He encouraged the new students to regard this opportunity as a platform for creativity, innovation, and healthy competition in advancing the fields of arts, design, and digital innovation.
“Choosing ISI Bali is a path entrusted by the universe. Let us strive together to advance the arts, design, and digital innovation. Our meeting at ISI Bali is the result of our shared positive karma,” he remarked.
Photo: ISI Bali’s New Student Inauguration Ceremony at the Nretya Mandala Open Stage, ISI Bali, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
The 2026/2027 Academic Year also marks an important milestone for ISI Bali with the admission of students into two newly established study programs for the first time. These programs are the English Language and Culture Study Program, enrolling 28 students, and the Vocational Education in Cosmetology Study Program, enrolling eight students.
The establishment of these new academic programs reflects ISI Bali’s continued commitment to expanding its educational landscape beyond the traditional arts, while responding to the evolving demands of interdisciplinary scholarship and the increasingly diverse creative industries.
ISI Bali also recorded an increase in new student enrollment compared with the previous academic year. In 2025, the university admitted 1,043 new students, while in 2026 the number increased to 1,121 students, representing an increase of 78 students, or approximately 7.5 percent.
This growth demonstrates the increasing public interest in the educational opportunities offered by ISI Bali. The diversity of the incoming student body further enriches the university’s academic environment and strengthens its creative ecosystem in the fields of arts, culture, design, and innovation.
Photo: ISI Bali’s New Student Inauguration Ceremony at the Nretya Mandala Open Stage, ISI Bali, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
The inauguration ceremony formed part of ISI Bali’s Orientation Program for New Students (Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru/PKKMB), conducted from 11–12 August 2026. The welcoming activities will continue with Student Day, scheduled for 13 August 2026.
Throughout the orientation program, new students are introduced to the university environment, academic regulations, campus facilities, and the range of institutional support services available at ISI Bali. They also participate in a series of educational sessions delivered by distinguished speakers covering topics such as student ethics, civic responsibility, ISI Bali’s integrated information systems, and other subjects related to academic life and personal development.
The orientation program marks the beginning of the academic journey for the university’s 1,121 newly admitted students. Guided by the spirit of Carma–Jnana–Cita, they are expected to develop not only academic and professional competencies but also integrity, perseverance, social responsibility, and noble aspirations that will enable them to make meaningful contributions to society through their artistic and creative endeavors.
