The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali Establishes Collaboration with Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University, United States
Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar-Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vice President of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA, Renata Forste (7/2).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar-Bali (ISI Denpasar) remains steadfast in expanding its international network of academic, artistic, and cultural cooperation. Most recently, the Rector of ISI Denpasar-Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vice President of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA, Renata Forste, at the local campus on February 7, 2024. The agreed collaboration encompasses joint research in the field of arts, organization of seminars, exchange of faculty and students, as well as other relevant collaborative activities for both parties.
In addition to signing the MoU with Brigham Young University, the Rector of ISI Denpasar also discussed potential collaboration with the President of Utah Valley University, United States, Astrid S. Tumines.
Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar-Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, presenting a souvenir to the President of Utah Valley University, United States, Astrid S. Tumines (7/2).
The meeting between the Rector of ISI Denpasar and the leadership of these two prominent higher education institutions in Utah, United States, was made possible through the facilitation of renowned Balinese composer Nyoman Windha, Ibu Agung Warsiki, and Professor Jeremy Grimshaw.
The Rector of ISI Denpasar, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, stated that this international cooperation aims to further promote Balinese-Indonesian arts and culture. The collaboration is becoming more intensive and extensive with global universities that have a profound appreciation for Indonesian arts and culture. With the same spirit, this collaboration is undertaken by ISI Denpasar (Bali) with the hope of establishing ISI Denpasar (Bali) as the Global-Bali Arts and Creativity Centre Hub (@proG-BACCHISIBali).
Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar-Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, presenting the G-Bali Art Short Course to students of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA, Renata Forste (7/2).
Prof. Kun Adnyana added that collaboration with world universities that have a strong interest and commitment to Indonesian arts and culture is a strategic step in expanding the influence and presence of Balinese art on the international stage. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that a strong synergy will be formed between educational institutions and art practitioners, thus further enhancing the prominence of Balinese arts and culture on the world stage. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Photo: The Rector of ISI Denpasar-Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, with students of Brigham Young University, Utah, USA, Renata Forste (7/2).
