From the 9th - 13th of June, the Vilnius Academy of Arts will hold its highly anticipated International Staff Week, welcoming both academic and administrative partner institutions and members of the KUNO network.

By welcoming international partners from a vast number of countries, including the Baltic states, India, and Africa - the event will encourage collaboration and foster diverse dilogues. The International Staff Week will take place for five days, on which the international partners will have the opportunity to engage in activities with different VDA departments and network with other international members to share institutional practices and perspectives.

Additionally, the central feature of the Staff Week will be the attendance at the Annual Graduation Show, where international guests will get acquainted with the the final projects of VDA graduating students. It will provide a space for diverse coversations and a platform to get to know the achievements of VDA's rising artists and designers.

Furthermore, the event will include visits to the different faculties of the VDA in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, and Telšiai, along with special attention to experience an extraordinary tour at the VDA's off-campus facility - Panemunė Castle.  

Preliminary Agenda

This event, thoughtfully organized by the International Relations Office, provides the opportunity to deepen meaningful existing partnerships, share academic practices, and encourage exchange of ideas to inspire development, joint research, and international cooperation.