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)
Photo: Opening of the National Visual Arts and Design Exhibition (Waskita Rupa) at Sangkring Art Space, Saturday (8/11). The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) organized the National Visual Arts and Design Exhibition (Waskita Rupa): Warma Bhuwana Wangsa – The Human Offering to the World. This exhibition forms part of the Bali Nata Bhuwana IV series, serving as a national platform for the actualization of academic and creative learning outcomes.
This prestigious event took place at Sangkring Art Space from 8 to 18 November 2025. The opening ceremony, held on Saturday (8/11), was officiated by Gusti Pangeran Haryo Indrokusumo, representing the Adipati of Pakualaman, Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aryo (KGPAA) Paku Alam X. The event was attended by the Rector of ISI Yogyakarta and colleagues, delegates from the Indonesia Institute of Art and Culture (ISBI) Bandung, academics, and distinguished artists from various regions across Indonesia.
Photo: National Visual Arts and Design Exhibition (Waskita Rupa) at Sangkring Art Space, Saturday (8/11). Curated by Prof. Dr. I Wayan Karja, MFA and Dr. A.A. Gede Rai Remawa, the exhibition presented works by artists and designers from nine higher education institutions in Indonesia: ISI Bali, ISI Yogyakarta, ISI Surakarta, ISBI Bandung, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, STKW Surabaya, Institut Kesenian Jakarta, Telkom University, and Universitas Bumigora. More than 60 artists and designers participated, including A.A. Anom Mayun Kt., Agung Cahyana, Aries Burdani, Bayu Segara Putra, Cokorda Alit Artawan, Danang Priyanto, Djul Djati Parmuhadi, and many others representing a wide diversity of styles, media, and artistic perspectives.
Representing the Adipati Pakualaman, Gusti Pangeran Haryo Indrokusumo expressed appreciation for the exhibition initiated by ISI Bali. “We welcome the overarching theme Warma–Bhuwana–Wangsa, interpreted as The Human Offering to the World. This philosophy resonates strongly with the cultural ethos of the Nusantara, where art is not merely a form of self-expression but also an offering and a contribution to humanity and the universe.”
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, explained that the exhibition—intended to disseminate research and artistic creations by ISI Bali lecturers and students—constitutes a tangible manifestation of the “offering” of knowledge and aesthetics. It is a noble endeavor to embrace and enlighten the public through visionary and meaningful artistic works.
Prof. Kun Adnyana further added that the selection of the Special Region of Yogyakarta as the venue, particularly Sangkring Art Space for the Waskita Rupa Exhibition, signifies the enduring cultural ties between Bali and Java, especially Yogyakarta. (ISI Bali/Public Relations)
Photo: National Art Performance (Kalang Kalangon), Sunday (9/11) at Bangsal Kepatihan, Pakualaman, Yogyakarta. As part of the Bali Nata Bhuwana IV 2025 series, the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) organized the national art performance Kalang Kalangon, themed “Warma–Bhuwana–Wangsa: Human Virtue for the World”, on Sunday (9/11) at Bangsal Kepatihan, Pakualaman, Yogyakarta. This event served as a dissemination platform for the outcomes of the Research, Creation, and Dissemination of Art and Design (P2DSD) program conducted by ISI Bali lecturers, showcasing research outputs, artistic creations, and innovative works in a public performance format.
The Kalang Kalangon performance was officially opened by Gusti Pangeran Haryo Indrokusumo, representing Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aryo (KGPA) Paku Alam X, Adipati of the Pakualaman Duchy. In his opening remarks, he expressed his appreciation for ISI Bali’s contribution to enriching the national arts ecosystem and strengthening cultural relations between Yogyakarta and Bali.
Photo: The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, presents a souvenir to Gusti Pangeran Haryo Indrokusumo and the Chair of the Senate Commission of ISI Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dana, S.S.T., M.Hum., on Sunday (9/11) at Bangsal Kepatihan, Pakualaman, Yogyakarta. In his remarks, the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan Adnyana, stated that the Kalang Kalangon performance reflects ISI Bali’s commitment to affirming the arts as a space where values, knowledge, and humanity converge. “Through the theme Warma–Bhuwana–Wangsa, we aim to underscore that art is a form of derma—a creative offering of humanity to the world. This performance serves as a medium for building cultural networks, strengthening interregional collaboration, and presenting works emerging from research, teaching, and artistic practice within the academic environment,” he remarked.
Photo:Warma–Bhuwana–Wangsa Dance Performance (The Human Offering to the World), Sunday (9/11) at Bangsal Kepatihan, Pakualaman, Yogyakarta. This performance presented a curated selection of artworks as a form of “offering” of knowledge, creativity, and aesthetics to the public. The works showcased included Tari Golek Nangun Asmara by AKN Yogyakarta, Ladrang Asmaradana Laras Pelog Pathet Nem Concert by AKN Yogyakarta, and Tari None Nyentrik by Sanggar Ayodya Pala Jakarta. The award-winning P2DSD impactful works from ISI Bali featured in the event were Tari Prasnaya Prami, Kebyar Citta Utsawa Concert, and the main presentation, Tari Warma–Bhuwana–Wangsa (The Human Offering to the World).
Through this performance, ISI Bali not only presented artistic showcases but also disseminated research and creative outputs from its lecturers and students, demonstrating a concrete academic and artistic contribution to the development of Indonesian arts and culture. The event served as an important platform for strengthening creative dialogue among artists, scholars, and the public, while underscoring the role of art as a path of human devotion to the world. (ISI Bali/Public Relations)
