Three master’s students from the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, namely Febri Anugerah, Isradina Paricha, and Ryssa Putri Nabila, participated in the assessment research for Festival Lestari #6. This research took place from April 30 to May 10, 2026, in West Kalimantan Province. The activities unfolded across three regencies: Sintang, Kapuas Hulu, and Sanggau, in collaboration with Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL) and Banyan Art and Heritage as research partners. read more

The Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Study Program (PSPSR) at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada presented a dance drama performance entitled “Taru Atutur” in commemoration of its 35th anniversary. The performance was held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 19.00 WIB, in the first floor of the Grha Sabha Pramana Building at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta.

This 35th anniversary represents a substantial milestone in the trajectory of the PSPSR UGM. This study program has made a significant contribution to the development of arts and culture in Indonesia. Over the course of its 35-year history, PSPSR UGM has produced academics, artists, researchers, and artistic thinkers who have contributed to the development of performing arts, visual arts, and the study of Indonesian culture. read more

Yogyakarta, October 5, 2025 – Khairunnisa Sholikhah, a student from the Master of Performing and Visual Arts Studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSPSR UGM), participated as an artist in the Biennale Jogja 2025, themed “KAWRUH: The Land of Practice” (KAWRUH: Tanah Lelaku). The Biennale Jogja 2025 is held from October 5 to November 20, 2025, across 12 venues in Yogyakarta. Khairunnisa, who is collaborating with the Arungkala Collective, is one of the 60 participating artists.

Through the theme “KAWRUH: The Land of Practice” (KAWRUH: Tanah Lelaku),  Biennale Jogja 2025 aims to emphasize that knowledge can also emerge from experience, practice, and the social relations of village communities. This theme aligns with the residency project previously conducted by the Arungkala Collective in February at the Nyah Lasem Museum and Kendeng. The results of this residency are presented as two installation works at the Biennale Jogja 2025. read more

Yogyakarta, October 11–12, 2025 — Graduate students of the Master’s Program in Performing Art and Visual Arts Studies (PSPSR), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), conducted a field study at the Yogyakarta Cultural Festival (FKY) 2025, held at Logandeng Field, Playen, Gunungkidul. The activity served not only as an opportunity for observation but also as an experiential platform for students to actively engage in exploring the meanings of local participation, cultural practices, and ecological issues presented through the festival. read more