Photo: The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, and the Chair of the ISI Bali Senate, Prof. Dr. Ketut Muka, together with four newly inaugurated Professors of ISI Bali, during the Open Senate Session for the Inauguration and Public Address of Professors entitled “Karma–Citta–Waskita,” held on Tuesday (30 December) at the ISI Bali campus.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (Institut Seni Indonesia Bali/ISI Bali) closed the end of 2025 with a significant strategic achievement through the inauguration of four newly appointed Professors during an Open Senate Session for the Inauguration and Public Address of Professors entitled “Karma–Citta–Waskita,” held on Tuesday (30 December). This milestone underscores ISI Bali’s consistent commitment to strengthening academic excellence and enhancing its global competitiveness in the fields of art and design.
The four Professors inaugurated were Prof. Dr. Drs. Anak Agung Gede Rai Remawa, M.Sn. (Interior Design and Architecture), Prof. Dr. I Ketut Suteja, SST., M.Sn. (Art Creation), Prof. Dr. I Wayan Setem, S.Sn., M.Sn. (Fine Art Creation), and Prof. Dr. Drs. I Wayan Suardana, M.Sn. (Craft Art Creation). They represent the first generation of Professors at ISI Bali appointed through the Art Creation pathway.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that this inauguration completed a series of major institutional achievements throughout 2025, following the transformation of the institution from ISI Denpasar into ISI Bali, as well as the attainment of “Excellent” institutional accreditation and similar distinctions for several study programs. According to him, the inauguration of Professors at the close of the year reflects the success of ISI Bali’s sustained academic quality management.
“The end of 2025 marks a highly meaningful moment for ISI Bali. The inauguration of these four Professors affirms the maturity of our institution and our readiness to compete at the global level,” the Rector remarked.
With the addition of these four Professors, ISI Bali in 2025 achieved a professoriate ratio of 10 percent—23 Professors out of 231 permanent lecturers—the highest among all arts higher education institutions in Indonesia. This achievement has contributed to increased public trust and growing interest from prospective students, particularly at the postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Beyond strengthening academic human resources, throughout 2025 ISI Bali also received the Diktisaintek Award 2025, earning distinctions as Gold Winner for Industry Collaboration, Silver Winner for Integrated Service Units, and Bronze Winner for International Collaboration. At the global level, ISI Bali initiated the Bali–Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) II, which resulted in the declaration establishing The Asia Pacific’s Axis of Arts and Design Higher Education Network.
The end-of-year inauguration ceremony was attended by the Vice Regent of Gianyar, Anak Agung Gde Mayun, S.H., members of the ISI Bali Board of Trustees, the Chair and Members of the ISI Bali Senate, institutional leaders, lecturers, administrative staff, the Chair and members of the ISI Bali Dharma Wanita Persatuan, artists, cultural figures, community leaders, and the families of the newly inaugurated Professors. The event was also broadcast live through ISI Bali’s official social media channels.
During the ceremony, the Vice Regent of Gianyar, Anak Agung Gde Mayun, S.H., representing the Regent of Gianyar, delivered a welcoming address and expressed appreciation for ISI Bali’s achievements. He conveyed pride in the fact that the four newly inaugurated Professors maintain strong ties to Gianyar Regency. Two of them, Prof. Anak Agung Gede Rai Remawa and Prof. I Wayan Suardana, are native sons of Gianyar. Meanwhile, Prof. I Ketut Suteja is married to a woman from Gianyar, and Prof. I Wayan Setem has chosen to reside in Gianyar.
“On behalf of the Government of Gianyar Regency, we are proud that the Professors inaugurated today have strong cultural and emotional ties to Gianyar. This is a source of regional pride as well as an inspiration for the younger generation of Gianyar,” stated the Vice Regent in reading the Regent’s address.
Furthermore, the Gianyar Regency Government expressed its hope that the Professors would continue to contribute through critical thought, research, and artistic works that support cultural preservation, strengthen local identity, and promote culture-based development. Synergy between ISI Bali and the local government is expected to grow stronger in advancing the arts, culture, and Bali’s creative economy.
During the Open Senate Session, each Professor delivered an inaugural scholarly address reflecting their respective areas of expertise and academic contributions. Prof. Rai Remawa discussed the aesthetic orientation of Balinese traditional interior design and architecture in Poland; Prof. Suteja explored the concept of Tattwa Jnana in the creation of performing arts; Prof. Setem presented ecological art as a medium for sustainable environmental advocacy; and Prof. Suardana introduced an innovative method of craft art creation based on the Tri Prakara Sapta Krama framework.
Photo: Signing of the MoU between ISI Bali and the University of Canterbury (UC), Friday (19 December) at the UC campus, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) established a strategic partnership with the University of Canterbury (UC), Christchurch, New Zealand, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday (19 December) at the UC campus.
The MoU was signed by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, accompanied by the Vice Rector for Cooperation and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, together with the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury, Prof. Dr. Kevin Watson. The signing ceremony was also witnessed by representatives of UC’s International Cooperation Office, Monique van Veen and Sakinah Tuan Besar.
Photo: Signing of the MoU between ISI Bali and the University of Canterbury (UC), Friday (19 December) at the UC campus, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The agreed cooperation encompasses the development of music and gamelan studies, as well as areas of digital design, including digital screening, sound system technologies, and animation. In addition, the MoU opens opportunities for the expansion of lecturer and student exchange programs between the two institutions.
As part of the series of activities, ISI Bali and the University of Canterbury conducted a Gong Kebyar gamelan workshop, benchmarking activities for digital screening laboratories, and a review of cinema facilities within the UC campus.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, emphasized that the signing of this MoU serves as a gateway to strengthening strategic partnerships among art and design higher education institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes reinforcing the Bali-Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD) as a global innovation melting pot for universities within the Asia-Pacific Axis of Arts and Design Higher Education, an initiative launched by ISI Bali in 2024.
As a follow-up to the collaboration, a music professor from the University of Canterbury, Prof. Justin DeHart, also conducted a workshop for students of the ISI Bali Music Study Program on Tuesday (23 December) at the Candrametu Building, ISI Bali Campus. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Presentation of the Diktisaintek Awards, Friday (19 December) in Jakarta.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) successfully received three awards at the 2025 Diktisaintek Awards. The honors included a Gold Winner for the Diktisaintek Collaboration Award in the category of State Universities under the Work Unit Scheme (PTN Satker), subcategory Best Industry Collaboration; a Bronze Winner in the subcategory Best International Collaboration; and a Silver Winner for the Diktisaintek Public Relations Award in the PTN Satker category, subcategory Integrated Service Unit.
The awards were received by the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs of ISI Bali, Dr. Made Jodong, accompanied by the Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Planning, and Cooperation, Dr. Komang Arba Wirawan, on Friday (19 December) in Jakarta.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the entire collaboration and integrated service teams for their hard work and dedication. He encouraged all members of the academic community to continue enhancing performance in a careful and sustainable manner, in line with the increasingly competitive landscape among higher education institutions striving for excellence.
As is widely known, the 2025 Diktiristek Awards are an annual award program organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. The awards encompass various categories, including National Priority Awards, Cooperation Partners, Collaboration, Public Relations, Higher Education Database, Learning and Student Affairs, Resources, Institutional Development, Research, Technology, and Community Service, as well as Journalism and Media.
The awards are conferred upon stakeholders from higher education institutions, LLDIKTI, journalists, media organizations, and partners (ministries, institutions, as well as business and industrial sectors) who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and contributed to supporting the implementation of educational transformation initiatives such as MBKM, Key Performance Indicators (IKU), and the Matching Fund program. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Building Collaboration in Balinese-Style Interior Design through a Student Design Competition
Photo: The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, and the Mayor of Misato City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Takashi Kado, following the signing of the MoU, Friday (12 December) at Canoe Park Misato.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) has strengthened its global engagement through a comprehensive collaboration with the Government of Misato City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. This initiative represents ISI Bali’s first international cooperation with a governmental institution.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, and the Mayor of Misato City, Mr. Takashi Kado. The signing was witnessed by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Osaka, Jhon Tjahjanto Boestami, and the Consul General of Japan in Bali, Mr. Katsutoshi Miyakawa, on Friday (12 December) at Canoe Park Misato.
The areas of cooperation include the design of Balinese-style interior concepts for a shopping center through a student design competition involving ISI Bali students, the strengthening of the Misato Bali Festival, and the organization of an alumni gathering for ISI Bali graduates residing in Japan.
Prior to the signing ceremony, an official audience was held with the Governor of Shimane Prefecture, Mr. Tatsuya Maruyama, on Thursday (11 December) at the Governor’s Office in Matsue City, followed by a visit to the Izumo Taisha Shinto Shrine in Izumo City. The delegation also visited the Shimane Art Museum, which houses masterpieces by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, which was hosting an exhibition of works by Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890).
The MoU signing ceremony between ISI Bali and the Government of Misato City received extensive coverage from Japanese media outlets. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Handover of cash assistance to ISI Bali students affected by the Sumatra disaster, Tuesday (9 December) at the ISI Bali Campus.
Lecturers and administrative staff of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) mobilized solidarity efforts by raising funds to support communities affected by the Sumatra flooding disaster, particularly members of the academic community—both ISI Bali students and those from other universities located in the affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
The fundraising, conducted from 5 to 8 December 2025, successfully collected a total of IDR 122,455,000 (one hundred twenty-two million four hundred fifty-five thousand rupiah). The funds were distributed through three channels:
Direct assistance to 36 ISI Bali students originating from the affected regions, amounting to IDR 18,000,000 (eighteen million rupiah), with each student receiving IDR 500,000 in cash;
A transfer of IDR 75,000,000 (seventy-five million rupiah) to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Peduli account; and
A donation of IDR 29,455,000 (twenty-nine million four hundred fifty-five thousand rupiah) to the Infaq Sedekah account of ISI Padang Panjang, West Sumatra.
Photo: Handover of cash assistance to ISI Bali students affected by the Sumatra disaster, Tuesday (9 December) at the ISI Bali Campus.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, personally handed over cash assistance to 36 ISI Bali students from the affected regions on Tuesday (9 December) at the campus. “This donation represents an act of solidarity and an expression of empathy from ISI Bali’s lecturers and administrative staff toward our fellow citizens affected by the Sumatra flooding disaster. We hope the situation will soon recover and that the community can rise again to continue their work with renewed hope and happiness. On this occasion, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all ISI Bali lecturers and staff who have voluntarily contributed,” he stated.
The handover was conducted together with the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs, Dr. Made Jodog; the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Prof. Komang Sudirga; the Head of the Internal Supervisory Unit, Dr. Made Bayu Pramana; as well as the coordinators of academic programs.
Prof. Kun Adnyana also conveyed his deepest condolences to all victims who lost their lives and expressed sympathy to the families affected by the disaster, offering prayers for the departed to rest peacefully by the grace of God Almighty. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Now Home to 23 Professors out of 231 Permanent Faculty Members
Photo: Inauguration and Public Address of the Newly Appointed Professors “Karma-Citta-Waskita,” Tuesday (2/12) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) officially conferred the titles of Professor upon two newly appointed faculty members during the “Karma-Citta-Waskita” Inauguration and Public Address, held on Tuesday (2/12) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali. The two new Professors are Prof. Dr. I Gede Yudarta and Prof. Dr. Ni Made Arshiniwati.
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that Prof. Dr. I Gede Yudarta, specializing in Art Studies, received his professorship based on the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia Number 43320/M/KPT.KP/2025 dated 12 October 2025. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Ni Made Arshiniwati, specializing in Art and Cultural Studies, received her professorship based on Ministerial Decree Number 43317/M/KPT.KP/2025, also dated 12 October 2025. Four Associate Professors who have passed the professorial competency assessment are currently awaiting the issuance of their respective Ministerial Decrees. With the inauguration of the two new Professors, ISI Bali now has 23 Professors among its 231 permanent faculty members. This achievement—amounting to 10% Professorship—is the highest among all arts-focused higher education institutions in Indonesia.
Photo: Inauguration and Public Address of the Newly Appointed Professors “Karma-Citta-Waskita,” Tuesday (2/12) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI Bali.
Prof. Kun Adnyana further emphasized that the dedication and perseverance of the newly appointed Professors should serve as an inspiration for all Associate Professors at ISI Bali. Both scholars have worked diligently to meet reputable journal publication requirements, demonstrate sustained academic achievements, and provide supporting documentation aligned with their respective fields for the advancement of ISI Bali.
“Angayubagia, today, Tuesday (Anggara Pon–Langkir), 2 December 2025, we inaugurate and introduce to the public two distinguished new Professors of ISI Bali, Prof. Yudarta and Prof. Arshiniwati. These Professors have dedicated more than 30 years of service as guardians of ISI Bali’s academic excellence,” he stated.
The Deputy Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, S.E., M.M., who attended and delivered remarks at the inauguration, expressed his appreciation for the contributions of Prof. Yudarta and Prof. Arshiniwati in preserving and developing Balinese arts and culture.
“We at the Denpasar City Government are very proud and remain committed to strengthening our collaboration with all educational institutions, particularly ISI Bali, in realizing Denpasar as a cultural, creative, and globally competitive city. We hope that the Professors inaugurated today will serve as beacons of knowledge that illuminate students’ academic journeys, and as thought leaders who guide the development of Bali’s arts, culture, and scholarship,” he stated.
During the Open Senate Session for the Inauguration and Public Address of the Newly Appointed Professors, the two Professors delivered their inaugural lectures. Prof. Yudarta presented an oration titled “Cultural Capital and Symbolic Co-optation in Nyongkolan Music Contests in Lombok: An Arts Studies Perspective,” while Prof. Arshiniwati delivered an oration titled “Kirana Rasmi Dance: Cultural Expression in the Arts.” (ISI Bali/Public Relations)
