INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

As part of the activities of IartNET – an international platform for artistic research and cultural heritage at Italian higher arts education institutions – the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera announces the international seminar Towards a Doctoral Curriculum in Artistic Research, promoted by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara and curated by Gaetano Malandrino, which will take place both in person and online from March 19th to 20th, 2026. 

The seminar addresses the implementation of the third cycle (PhD level) in higher arts and music education from an organizational/functional perspective. It focuses on defining artistic research and its evaluation criteria, using data and practices to establish objective parameters for professionals in the artistic and creative research fields. The seminar’s objective is to investigate tangible opportunities among various European institutions, providing specific examples to identify common elements for a standardized evaluation framework. The program is structured into thematic sessions, networking opportunities, and workshop activities, maintaining a balance between formal presentations and collective discussions. 

IartNET Research Unit Lead Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara Carlo Sassetti

The international seminar is part of the PNRR project INTAFAM IartNET – an international platform for artistic research and cultural heritage at Italian higher arts education institutions funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, Mission 4, led by the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and coordinated by Nicoletta Leonardi. 

Participation is available both in person and online, in order to encourage the widest possible attendance.

Information:

segreteria@accademiacarrara.it