Photo: Day Three of the Undergraduate, Applied Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony, Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026, at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali, Friday (27/2).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) inaugurated 607 graduates at the XXXVII Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Commencement, the XXXVII Master’s Commencement, and the XXXIX Doctoral Commencement for the Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026. The ceremony was held over three days, Wednesday–Friday, 25–27 February 2026, at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, ISI BALI.
The three-day format reflected the institution’s commitment to creating an inclusive and warm commencement atmosphere, providing space for parents and families to share in a collective celebration. Amid common graduation practices that limit family attendance inside the venue, ISI BALI deliberately opened the ceremonial space as a shared stage of gratitude for the graduates’ academic achievements.
Photo: Undergraduate, Applied Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony, Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026, at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, ISI BALI.
Under the theme “Satya–Jnana–Sukha” (Loyalty–Knowledge–Happiness), the ceremony proclaimed a pledge to pursue the authenticity of knowledge in the service of holistic well-being. Knowledge, in this context, is understood not merely as intellectual attainment, but as an embodied truth manifested in art and design, grounded in contemporary digital innovation, and crowned with the noble values of the past.
In his address, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, announced that 607 graduates completed their studies this semester, comprising 558 graduates from the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate programs, 30 Master’s graduates, and 19 Doctoral graduates. The commencement moment was dedicated as an altar of recognition for students’ responsible completion of their academic journeys. For Master’s and Doctoral graduates, the conferment of degrees represented a culminating forum affirming their expertise in art, design, and culture, as well as their steadfast commitment to upholding the essential values of life.
This semester’s academic achievements were also inscribed within an expanding network of institutional partnerships. A total of 479 reputable partners, integrated within the ISI BALI Berdampak ecosystem—ranging from industry and business sectors to professional artist–designer studios and globally networked institutions—have collaborated in advancing the university. In recognition of their commitment to authentic knowledge-sharing and shared advancement, ISI BALI conferred the Sewaka Kerthi Mahawidya Nugraha Award during the Pasamuan Widya Mahardika on Friday, 20 February 2026.
Photo: Undergraduate, Applied Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral Commencement Ceremony, Odd Semester of Academic Year 2025/2026, at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, ISI BALI.
To reinforce relevance, quality assurance, and competitiveness in contributing to the nation’s social, cultural, and economic transformation, ISI BALI established the ISI BALI Berdampak Curriculum. This curriculum was enacted through Rector Regulation No. 3 of 2026 for Undergraduate Programs and Rector Regulation No. 4 of 2026 for Applied Undergraduate Programs, under the auspices of Ministerial Regulation of Higher Education, Science, and Technology No. 39 of 2025 on Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The curriculum serves as a strategic compass for students to emerge as artists, designers, entrepreneurs, researcher–critics, and art educators imbued with the spirit of Pancasila—creative, innovative, critically minded, and committed to humanity, environmental stewardship, and Indonesia’s noble wisdom.
Alongside academic and collaborative achievements, the ISI BALI academic community introduced renewed institutional spaces and symbols through the construction of new icons, including Tugu Batu, Gerbang Bancingah, Panggung Candi, and Jineng Keluhuran. As part of the Commencement and the university’s 23rd Anniversary celebration, ISI BALI also presented the book Artistika Rupa Paraga as a scholarly contribution to the wider public.
Institutional accomplishments further strengthened this trajectory. At the close of 2025, ISI BALI was awarded Gold Winner of the Diktisaintek Cooperation Award in the Best Industrial Partnership category, Silver Winner of the Diktisaintek Public Relations Award, Bronze Winner in the Best International Cooperation category, and third nationally in the 2025 Budget Performance Score among Public Service Agency Higher Education Institutions.
Concluding his remarks, Prof. Kun Adnyana extended congratulations to all graduates and their parents for successfully completing their studies. “With pride, we release you as Brilliant Academics of the World. May your intellectual capacity bring enduring honor, now and in the years to come. From the moment the tassel is moved to the right, you officially become part of ISI BALI’s distinguished alumni family—ready to serve, to create, and to ennoble life through art, design, and culture,” he affirmed. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud, Monday (23/2).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) once again reaffirmed its role as a nodal point for global dialogue in fine arts and design through the organization of Bali-Bhuwana Rupa (Global–Bali Art and Design Exhibition) under the theme “Adhi-Jnana-Astam” (Mastery–Mind–Marvel). The exhibition constitutes one of the prestigious art and design programs within the Bali Padma Bhuwana VI series initiated by ISI BALI, serving as a platform for the exchange of ideas, creativity, and cross-national knowledge.
The exhibition is collaboratively hosted at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Ubud, and Nata-Cita Art Space (N-CAS) ISI BALI, running from 23 February to 8 March. The official opening took place on Monday (23/2) at ARMA, Ubud, in a solemn yet enthusiastic atmosphere attended by artists, academics, students, and art practitioners.
Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at ARMA, Ubud, Monday (23/2).
This international exhibition showcases the works of 180 prominent artists and designers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Australia, and the United States. The diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds generates a rich visual spectrum, ranging from fine arts and visual design to interdisciplinary explorations that reflect the dynamics of contemporary global art and design practices.
Conceptually, the theme “Adhi-Jnana-Astam” signifies artistic mastery (adhi) grounded in depth of knowledge (jnana), culminating in a compelling creative force (astam). The curatorial direction was entrusted to Jeon Dongsu (South Korea), Arif Bagus Prasetyo, and Warih Wisatsana (Indonesia), who constructed a curatorial narrative emphasizing the integration of technical proficiency, intellectual acuity, and exploratory boldness in contemporary art and design practices.
Photo: Opening of the International Bali-Bhuwana Rupa Exhibition at ARMA, Ubud, Monday (23/2).
The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Malaysian art patron Mohd. Asri Bin Abdul Ghafar, who underscored the importance of regional and international collaboration in strengthening artistic networks and fostering cross-cultural solidarity. The presence of representatives from multiple countries affirmed that art and design function as bridges of dialogue transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences.
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that Bali-Bhuwana Rupa serves as a space for intellectual encounter and reflection on global artistic developments from a Balinese perspective. He reiterated ISI BALI’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive and progressive artistic ecosystem rooted in local wisdom while remaining adaptive to contemporary transformations. Through this exhibition, ISI BALI seeks to bring the world to Bali and Bali to the world within a meaningful and sustainable celebration of creativity. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Panegteg Dies Natalis entitled “Kita Jiwa Kata” during the Evening of Poetics and Artistic Expression at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, Citta Kelangen Building, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali, Wednesday (25/2) evening.
In commemorating its 23rd Anniversary in 2026, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) आयोजित a Panegteg Dies Natalis titled “Kita Jiwa Kata” as part of an Evening of Poetics and Artistic Expression at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, Citta Kelangen Building, on Wednesday (25/2) evening. The event served as a reflective space to celebrate the word as the animating spirit of artistic creation and scholarly inquiry.
One of the main agendas was a book discussion of Artistika Rupa Paraga, featuring art curator Arif B. Prasetyo, academic Prof. Dr. Gede Yudarta, and Prof. Dr. Anak Agung Gede Rai Remawa as speakers, with Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga serving as moderator. The discussion explored how works of art are not merely visual forms but also articulated ideas that can be narrated, critically examined, and academically accounted for.
Photo: Book discussion of Artistika Rupa Paraga during the Evening of Poetics and Artistic Expression at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (25/2).
On this occasion, copies of the book were symbolically presented to representatives of the Advisory Council, the Head of the Academic Support Unit for the Library, and recipients of the Bali Bhuwana Nata Kerthi Nugraha award, as a form of knowledge dissemination and the strengthening of academic literacy within the university community.
The evening grew increasingly solemn with poetry readings by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Kazakhstan, Mochammad Fadjroel Rachman; literary figure Warih Wisatsana; and filmmaker Riri Riza. Their presence underscored that the word possesses a vitality that transcends disciplinary and professional boundaries.
Photo: Poetry reading by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Kazakhstan, Mochammad Fadjroel Rachman, during the Evening of Poetics and Artistic Expression at the Auditorium Kirtya Sabha Mahottama, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (25/2).
The Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, conveyed that the anniversary reception was conceived as an endeavor to celebrate the word as a manifestation of the soul. “The word is our medium for prayer. Together with 24 doctoral faculty members in artistic creation and research, we formulated how the uniqueness of a work can be articulated through language and subsequently framed within Artistika Rupa Paraga. Rupa signifies what is visible, while paraga denotes what can be embodied—flowing as movement and manifesting as performance,” he stated. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Presentation of the Sewaka Kerthi Mahawidya Nugraha Award 2026 to ISI BALI Impact Partners, Friday (20/2) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI BALI.
The Indonesia Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) conferred the Sewaka Kerthi Mahawidya Nugraha Award 2026 upon 479 ISI BALI Impact Partners during the Pasamuan Widya Mahardika event entitled Kerthi–Jnana–Kwya (Illuminating the Scholarly Spirit), held on Friday (20/2) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI BALI. This conferment represents a formal recognition of the partners’ tangible contributions in strengthening academic excellence, expanding professional networks, and enhancing student capacity development.
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, emphasized that the Sewaka Kerthi Mahawidya Nugraha Award is fully dedicated to impactful partners who have generously shared their knowledge, professional experience, networks, and enthusiasm with the academic community. He underscored that the synergy established between the university and its external partners constitutes a vital source of institutional energy, reinforcing ISI BALI’s confidence as an adaptive and relevant arts institution.
The 479 award recipients represent diverse fields and sectors that have actively collaborated with ISI BALI across academic programs, professional practice, research initiatives, and community engagement activities. Their involvement has significantly enriched the ecosystem of practice-based and collaborative learning.
Photo:Pasamuan Widya Mahardika entitled Kerthi–Jnana–Kwya (Illuminating the Scholarly Spirit), Friday (20/2) at the Kirtya Sabha Mahottama Auditorium, ISI BALI.
On the same occasion, two partner representatives delivered testimonials. Defria Amelia Kirana, a partner of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, stated that collaboration with ISI BALI has fostered a mutually reinforcing creative dialogue between the professional sphere and academia. Meanwhile, I Gusti Bagus Matra, a partner of the Faculty of Performing Arts, expressed his pride in contributing to mentorship processes and sharing professional experience with students as the next generation of artists.
During the event, ISI BALI also presented the Sewaka Nata Kerthi Nugraha Award—an honor bestowed upon distinguished arts practitioners—to Made Subrata, also known as Petruk, a traditional theatre artist, and Sukanta Wahyu, a sculptor recognized for his consistent artistic practice and contributions to the development of fine arts.
In addition, the Sewaka Mahabakti Nugraha Award was granted to six retiring staff members in recognition of their outstanding dedication and service throughout their tenure at ISI BALI.
Photo: The leadership of Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) together with assessors from Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT) and the accreditation team of the Master’s Program in Arts Management, Friday (20/2) at the Design Hub Building, ISI BALI.
The Master’s Program in Arts Management, Graduate School of Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI), underwent an On-Site Accreditation Assessment conducted by Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi (BAN-PT) on Friday (20/2) at the ISI BALI Design Hub Building. This activity constituted a crucial stage in the accreditation process aimed at ensuring that the implementation of the academic program meets the National Standards for Higher Education.
The assessor team present during the site visit comprised Prof. Dr. phil. Yudi Sukmayadi, M.Pd., and Dr. Agung Eko Budiwaspada, M.Sn., accompanied by BAN-PT staff member Dwi Sakti Nugroho. The assessors were formally welcomed by the university leadership of ISI BALI, including the Rector, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana; the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Information Systems, Prof. Dr. AA. Gde Bagus Udayana; the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs, Dr. Made Jodog; and the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga. Also in attendance were the Head of the Bureau of General Affairs and Finance, Dr. Gusti Ngurah Sudibya, and the Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Planning, and Cooperation, Dr. Komang Arba Wirawan.
Photo: On-Site Accreditation Assessment by BAN-PT, Friday (20/2) at the ISI BALI Design Hub Building.
The assessment was organized by the Program Management Unit (UPPS) of the ISI BALI Graduate School in collaboration with the accreditation team, led by the Director of the Graduate School, Nyoman Dewi Pebryani, Ph.D., accompanied by the Vice Director, Dr. Wayan Ardini, M.Si., the Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Arts Management, Dr. Wayan Agus Eka Cahyadi, and the Head of the Institute for Educational Quality Assurance and Learning Development (LPMPP), Prof. Dr. Wayan Setem.
In his opening remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, expressed his appreciation and extended a warm welcome to the BAN-PT assessor team. He emphasized that accreditation represents the institution’s commitment to safeguarding the quality and standards of the Master’s Program in Arts Management to ensure continuous compliance with the criteria established by BAN-PT.
According to Prof. Kun Adnyana, all documents and data required for the assessment process had been optimally prepared by the Arts Management Program in collaboration with the UPPS. The Professor of Art History expressed his hope that the assessment would proceed smoothly and yield the best possible outcome for the study program.
Photo: On-Site Accreditation Assessment by BAN-PT, Friday (20/2) at the ISI BALI Design Hub Building.
The primary objective of the On-Site Assessment is to comprehensively evaluate the feasibility and quality of the study program’s implementation, encompassing aspects of governance, human resources, curriculum, research, community service, as well as learning outcomes and graduate achievements. Through this process, the program receives constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and the strengthening of its internal quality assurance system.
In addition to sessions with the UPPS, the assessor team conducted meetings with internal quality assurance implementers, alumni and graduate employers, students, faculty members, and administrative staff. These sessions were intended to obtain a comprehensive overview of governance, learning processes, outputs, and the program’s contribution to labor market demands and societal needs.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. phil. Yudi Sukmayadi, M.Pd., stated that the Master’s Program in Arts Management holds a unique and significant position in Bali. Its distinctiveness lies in its role in bridging artistic practice, management, and the preservation of local culture, which constitutes a strong identity of the island. The program is supported by the richness of artistic traditions, a vibrant cultural ecosystem, and active engagement from communities and art practitioners, thereby functioning as a living laboratory for the development of arts management grounded in local wisdom.
Furthermore, the program is supported by highly qualified faculty members, the majority of whom are full professors and experienced scholars in the fields of arts and cultural management. Excellent facilities and infrastructure also serve as key supporting factors for learning, research, and community service activities.
Photo: On-Site Accreditation Assessment by BAN-PT, Friday (20/2) at the ISI BALI Design Hub Building.
Dr. Agung Eko Budiwaspada, M.Sn., noted that based on interview sessions with students, alumni, and stakeholders, the Master’s Program in Arts Management was assessed as highly outstanding. Respondents indicated that the curriculum is relevant to professional demands, the quality of instruction is high, and graduates demonstrate adaptability and meaningful contributions to arts and cultural management across various sectors.
The benefits of the On-Site Assessment extend beyond the institution itself to students, faculty members, and stakeholders. The assessment results serve as a foundation for enhancing academic standards, strengthening institutional reputation, and ensuring that graduates possess competencies aligned with societal needs and the creative industry sector. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, together with the Mayor of Hasami, Japan, Mr. Yoshinori Maekawa, and the Chair of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Association, Japan, Mr. Kazuhiko Ota, on Wednesday (18/2) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, ISI Bali.
The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, received an official visit from the Mayor of Hasami, Japan, Mr. Yoshinori Maekawa, accompanied by the Chair of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Association, Mr. Kazuhiko Ota, on Wednesday (18/2) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, ISI Bali. The delegation was also welcomed by members of the university’s leadership board.
Hasami, widely recognized as one of Japan’s leading ceramic industry cities, explored opportunities for strategic collaboration with ISI Bali. The visit aimed to initiate a project serving as a bridge between “human resources” and “technology” in Japan and Indonesia. The proposed collaboration would provide outstanding ISI Bali students with opportunities to study Japan’s traditional ceramic industry, while simultaneously strengthening higher education curricula and supporting students’ professional development.
Photo: The visit of the Mayor of Hasami, Japan, Mr. Yoshinori Maekawa, accompanied by the Chair of the Hasami Ceramic Industry Association, Mr. Kazuhiko Ota, on Wednesday (18/2) at the Sabha Citta Mahottama Hall, ISI Bali.
The Hasami delegation expressed its interest in offering career opportunities for talented students in the field of ceramics to pursue professional careers in Hasami, Japan. This initiative is expected to provide students with valuable international practical experience, while broadening their understanding of both traditional and contemporary ceramic industries in Japan.
The Rector of ISI Bali warmly welcomed the initiative, noting that the Craft Study Program at ISI Bali demonstrates a high level of academic and practical excellence. Many students are actively engaged in producing both artistic ceramics and functional ceramic products. Therefore, this prospective collaboration is considered highly strategic in enhancing students’ competencies and preparing them to enter the international workforce. (ISI Bali/Public Relations)
