Photo: Delegation of Institut Seni Indonesia Bali together with Indonesian art groups at The Pasar Indonesia in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, Thursday (15/5).
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) once again strengthened Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy on the international stage through its participation in The Pasar Indonesia, held at De Broodfabriek: Expo and Event Center, Rijswijk, the Netherlands, from 13–18 May 2026. The presence of the ISI BALI delegation formed part of the institution’s ongoing efforts to introduce Balinese arts, design, and culture to the global community.
The event was attended by a number of distinguished figures and invited guests, including Laurentius Amrih Jinangkung, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as Jeldert de Boer, Director of De Broodfabriek. Also present were delegates, participating art groups, invited guests, and visitors of The Pasar Indonesia from various backgrounds.
Photo: ISI BALI student Komang Prayoga Putra (far right) conducting a Balinese Mask Dance workshop during The Pasar Indonesia in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, Friday (15/5).
In his remarks, Rector of ISI BALI, I Wayan Adnyana, expressed appreciation to the organizers for inviting ISI BALI to participate in the international event. He emphasized that ISI BALI’s involvement constituted part of the institution’s mission of art, design, and cultural diplomacy, which has been consistently implemented since 2022. This mission is grounded in the vision of Meraya Citta Samasta and promotes ISI BALI as a Global-Bali Arts Creativity Center Hub.
“ISI BALI’s participation in The Pasar Indonesia is part of our mission of art, design, and cultural diplomacy, which we have carried out consistently and regeneratively since 2022,” stated Prof. Kun Adnyana.
ISI BALI sent three student delegates: Komang Prayoga Putra from the Master’s Program in Arts Creation and Studies, Dewa Ayu Made Adinda Ratna Devi from the Dance Study Program, and Ni Komang Trisna Devi from the Fashion Design Study Program. The delegation presented classical Balinese dance performances, including Tari Topeng Manca and Tari Kekebyaran, as well as the contemporary dance performance Deeng Nusantara. In addition, they conducted Balinese dance workshops for visitors.
Photo: Rector of ISI BALI I Wayan Adnyana (left) together with Laurentius Amrih Jinangkung during The Pasar Indonesia in Rijswijk, the Netherlands, Friday (15/5).
The activity also formed part of the continuation of the international programs Bali Nata Bhuwana and Bali Citta Bhuwana, developed by ISI BALI as platforms for learning and community engagement collaboration based on global culture. Through these programs, ISI BALI has established its presence in several countries, including Malaysia, France, Kazakhstan, China, and Thailand.
Prof. Kun Adnyana also reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to expanding international networks through various academic and creative platforms. “We welcome people from the Netherlands and Europe who wish to participate in ISI BALI’s international platforms. We hope that more members of the global community will come to Bali and become more closely acquainted with ISI BALI,” said the professor of art history.
In addition, ISI BALI introduced several international programs, including B-IPADS (Bali-International Program for Arts and Design Studies), G-BACAM (Global-Bali Arts and Culture Advanced Management), and G-BAS (Global-Bali Arts Short Course) as platforms for global collaboration in the fields of arts and culture.
The Rector of ISI BALI further noted that The Pasar Indonesia embodies a spirit aligned with efforts to preserve and strengthen Indonesian cultural memory abroad, while also serving as a warm cultural meeting space for the diaspora and the international community.
Photo: Students of Institut Seni Indonesia Bali rehearsing for the opening ceremony of the 48th Bali Arts Festival (PKB XLVIII), Wednesday (13/5) at the ISI Bali campus.
Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI BALI) has once again been entrusted with playing a significant role in the opening ceremony of the 48th Bali Arts Festival (PKB XLVIII) 2026, which is officially scheduled to commence on 13 June 2026. As in previous years, ISI BALI will serve as the opening performer in the Peed Aya procession, one of the festival’s principal and most highly anticipated attractions.
The opening series of PKB XLVIII will begin with the Peed Aya cultural parade during the daytime, followed by a sendratari (Balinese dance drama) performance in the evening. This year, ISI BALI will present a Peed Aya production entitled Mahamredangga Kalpa, while the evening sendratari performance will stage the story of Lubdaka.
Photo: Students of Institut Seni Indonesia Bali rehearsing for the opening ceremony of PKB XLVIII, Wednesday (13/5) at the ISI Bali campus.
At present, ISI BALI is intensively preparing all aspects of the performances, including artistic concepts, choreography, musical composition, and the readiness of the performers involved. The active participation of the academic community reflects ISI BALI’s commitment to preserving, developing, and advancing Balinese arts and culture through monumental creative platforms such as PKB.
Approximately 300 students, lecturers, and educational staff members will be directly involved in both the Peed Aya parade and the sendratari performance. This large-scale collaboration serves not only as an artistic presentation, but also as a medium for experiential learning, the strengthening of artistic character, and the implementation of the communal spirit of gotong royong within the creative process. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
DENPASAR – In an effort to broaden students’ creative horizons and introduce global cinematic aesthetic standards, the Animation Study Program of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali successfully organized the “Road to Europe on Screen 2026” event. Combining a selected animated film screening with an in-depth discussion session, the event was held on Thursday, 7 May 2026, at the Vicon Hall, 2nd Floor of the Citta Kelangen Building, ISI Bali.
This special collaboration featured the European animated film TITINA (Norway, 2022, directed by Kajsa Næss, 91 minutes), renowned for its distinctive narrative and compelling visual techniques. The film recounts a flashback story set in the 1920s, when Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen invited Italian airship engineer Umberto Nobile on an expedition to the North Pole, during which Nobile brought along his dog, Titina.
The event, which commenced at 2:00 PM Central Indonesia Time (WITA), was enthusiastically attended by more than 130 participants, including students from various study programs, members of the public, French artists, and lecturers within the ISI Bali community. The Vicon Hall at Citta Kelangen bore witness to the enthusiasm of Bali’s emerging filmmakers in critically engaging with international works, while also demonstrating that local talents are prepared to compete on the global stage. The presence of this program at ISI Bali aimed to create a platform for dialogue between local creators and developments within the international film industry.
Following the screening, a talk show session was conducted featuring Ms. Menina Putri, Co-Director of Europe on Screen 2026. The interactive discussion proceeded smoothly and engagingly, covering topics such as production techniques, opportunities for distribution through national and international film festivals, and future challenges within the film and animation industries.
“This collaboration is not merely about watching films together, but also represents our effort to spark students’ inspiration. By observing how European animators execute their ideas, we hope to encourage ISI Bali Animation students to become more courageous in experimenting with local cultural identities within global standards,” stated I Putu Arya Janottama, Coordinator of the Animation Study Program at ISI Bali.
Photo: The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISI BALI and Udayana University at the Postgraduate Building of Unud, Monday (11/5).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Udayana University (Unud) on Monday (11/5) at the Postgraduate Building of Unud. The renewal of this collaboration was carried out in line with the institutional nomenclature change from ISI Denpasar to ISI BALI.
The MoU was signed by the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, together with the Rector of Unud, Prof. Ir. I Ketut Sudarsana. In addition to the signing of the MoU, a Cooperation Agreement was also signed between the Director of Postgraduate Studies of ISI BALI, Nyoman Dewi Pebryani, and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities of Unud, Prof. I Nyoman Aryawibawa.
Photo: The signing of the MoU between the Postgraduate Program of ISI BALI and the Faculty of Humanities of Unud at the Postgraduate Building of Unud, Monday (11/5).
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chair of the Senate of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Drs. Ketut Muka; the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga; the Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Planning, and Cooperation of ISI BALI, Dr. Komang Arba Wirawan; as well as representatives from the leadership of Udayana University. Also in attendance were the Vice Rector for Planning, Cooperation, and Information of Unud, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ir. Made Sucipta; the Acting Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Cooperation, and Public Relations of Unud, Prof. Ir. I Nengah Sujaya; the Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Cultural Studies, Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Darma Putra; and the Coordinator of UPIKS of the Faculty of Humanities, Dr. I Gusti Agung Istri Aryani.
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, stated that ISI BALI and Unud share a long historical relationship in the development of arts education in Bali. He explained that the Fine Arts and Design Study Program (PSRD) of Unud had once played a significant role in the establishment of ISI Denpasar, which has now transformed into ISI BALI.
According to him, the relationship between the two institutions extends beyond historical ties and has been manifested through various forms of collaboration in education, research, community service, and human resource development. He expressed hope that the renewal of this cooperation would further strengthen the synergy between the two universities in addressing future challenges in higher education.
“ISI BALI and Unud share historical closeness and the same spirit in advancing higher education in Bali. Through this collaboration, we hope that the partnership that has been established will continue to expand and provide tangible benefits for institutional development as well as for society,” he stated.
Photo: The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISI BALI and Udayana University at the Postgraduate Building of Unud, Monday (11/5).
Meanwhile, the Rector of Unud, Prof. I Ketut Sudarsana, welcomed the signing of the cooperation documents. He emphasized that Unud shares the same vision as ISI BALI in developing outstanding human resources in Bali and Indonesia.
He expressed hope that this renewed partnership would encourage the enhancement of various academic activities and institutional development initiatives that directly impact the quality of graduates. According to him, collaboration among higher education institutions is an important step in creating graduates who are competitive and capable of responding to the demands of the times.
“This collaboration is expected to enhance various productive and innovative activities, thereby producing graduates who are competitive and able to contribute to the development of Bali and Indonesia,” he remarked. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Signing of the Performance Agreement between the Rector and heads of work units within ISI BALI at the General Lecture Room, Design HUB Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (6/5).
The Rector of Bali Institute of the Arts (ISI BALI), Wayan Kun Adnyana, signed the 2026 Fiscal Year Performance Agreement (Perjanjian Kinerja/PK) with heads of work units within ISI BALI on Wednesday (6/5) at the General Lecture Room of the Design HUB Building, ISI BALI. The signing formed part of the preparation of the 2026 Fiscal Year Cascading Performance Agreement as an effort to strengthen governance, accountability, and the achievement of institutional performance targets in a measurable and sustainable manner.
A total of 17 heads of work units signed the Performance Agreement with the Rector of ISI BALI. They consisted of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Information Systems, the Vice Rector for Planning, Finance, and General Affairs, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, the Head of the Bureau of General Affairs and Finance, the Head of the Bureau of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Planning, and Cooperation, the Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service, the Head of the Institute for Quality Assurance and Educational Development, the Chair of the Internal Supervisory Unit, the Director of Postgraduate Studies, the Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts, the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, the Head of the Library Technical Implementation Unit (UPA), the Head of the Technology, Information, and Communication UPA, the Head of the Documentation and Art Collection UPA, the Acting Head of the Performance and Exhibition UPA, the Acting Head of the Language UPA, as well as the Head of the Career Development and Entrepreneurship UPA.
Photo: Signing of the Performance Agreement between the Rector and heads of work units within ISI BALI at the General Lecture Room, Design HUB Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (6/5).
In his remarks, the Rector of ISI BALI, Wayan Kun Adnyana, stated that the Performance Agreement is not merely an administrative document, but rather a collective commitment of all work units to realizing the institutional targets and development directions that have been formulated for 2026. According to him, the preparation of cascading performance agreements is essential to ensure that every program and activity within each unit is directly aligned with the institution’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
He further emphasized that, through the signing of the Performance Agreement, all heads of work units are expected to strengthen synergy and coordination in implementing work programs in an effective, measurable, and accountable manner. In addition, the Performance Agreement serves as an evaluation instrument for assessing the performance achievements of each unit in supporting the improvement of educational services, research, community service, and higher education governance. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Denpasar, April 2026 — The Bali Institute of the Arts (Institut Seni Indonesia/ISI Bali) has once again demonstrated a commendable achievement through the outstanding performance of its Civil Servant Candidates (Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil/CPNS) in the 2026 Basic Training Program (Pelatihan Dasar/Latsar) for Grade II and III, Cohort IX. The program was attended by 43 participants from Udayana University and ISI Bali. In this program, organized by the Bali Provincial Human Resources Development and Personnel Agency (BKPSDM), three participants from ISI Bali successfully secured the top three ranks.
Source: Archives of BKPSDM Bali Province
The implementation of the CPNS Basic Training Program was based on the Decree of the Head of BKPSDM Bali Province Number B.30.800.2.4/110/UPTD.PKSDM/BKPSDM dated January 19, 2026, as well as the Assignment Letter of the Head of the Bureau of General Affairs and Finance of ISI Bali Number 5175/IT5/KP.01.05/2026 dated April 17, 2026. The program was conducted from Tuesday to Wednesday, April 21–29, 2026, at UPTD PKSDM BKPSDM Bali Province, located on Jalan Hayam Wuruk No. 152, Denpasar.
The training program encompassed a series of activities, including the reinforcement of learning materials from Agenda 1, 2, and 3 delivered by certified instructors (Widyaiswara), seminars on actualization reports attended by examiners, mentors, and instructors, as well as the official closing ceremony led by the Head of BKPSDM Bali Province, Drs. I Wayan Budiasa, M.Si.
In this program, ISI Bali participants demonstrated exceptional competence through innovative and applicable actualization projects within the context of arts education institutions. The awardees are as follows:
1st Place A.A. Gede Bayu Paramarta Krisna Prabu, S.Sn., M.Sn (Assistant Professor, Fine Arts Study Program, ISI Bali) Actualization Project Title:“Bimural: Digital-Based Mural Art Teaching Materials in the Fine Arts Study Program at ISI Bali”
2nd Place Ni Putu Dyah Pradnya Candriasih, S.Tr.Ds., M.Sn (Assistant Professor, Fashion Design Study Program, ISI Bali) Actualization Project Title:PANDAWA: A Digital Pattern-Making Guide Based on Indonesian Traditional Textiles (Wastra Nusantara)
3rd Place Gusnanda Andriansyah, S.Ds (Educational Laboratory Administrator – First Expert Level, Interior Design Study Program, ISI Bali) Actualization Project Title:“Digitalization of a Room Usage Information System Based on Google Workspace and QR Codes in the Interior Design Study Program at ISI Bali”
Source: Archives of BKPSDM Bali Province
This achievement reflects ISI Bali’s strong commitment to developing high-quality human resources who are not only academically and professionally competent but also adaptive to technological advancements and institutional needs. It is hoped that this accomplishment will inspire the entire academic community to continue innovating and contributing to the strengthening of governance in higher education in the arts sector in Indonesia.
