When the body becomes language and dance turns into research: Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen, RUFA students in the Painting Master’s Programme, took part in the BIP “Body, Dance, Choreography, and Interdisciplinary Research” in Lithuania—an artistic experience beyond borders. From 17 to 28 March 2025, RUFA students Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen,… Find out more
by Marta Jovanović RUFA Coordinator of the Department of Visual Arts. The RUFA Master’s programme in Performance Art is not merely an academic path, but a dynamic laboratory that looks to the future of the discipline, preparing students to become key players in an ever-evolving international cultural landscape. Our approach to teaching and research… Find out more
RUFA students at the heart of the “Mind The Gap” contest promoted by ANTEAS Nazionale. On April 8th, 2025, the exhibition of works by RUFA students from GD – Comics and Illustration took place as part of the “Mind The Gap” contest. Promoted by ANTEAS Nazionale, the project aims to tackle loneliness and social… Find out more
International Ceramic Design Competition Applications are now open for the thirteenth edition of the Rometti Prize, an initiative dedicated to discovering and celebrating excellence in the world of ceramic art and design through the vision of a new generation of creatives. Participation in the 2024 Rometti Prize is reserved for students of Art Academies… Find out more
RUFA is proud to announce that it has obtained the Gender Equality Certification, a recognition that attests to the Academy’s concrete commitment to promoting a fair, inclusive working environment focused on valuing people. For RUFA, gender equality represents a fundamental value, an integral part of its cultural and educational vision. We believe that talent can… Find out more
RUFA, in collaboration with TSH Talent Foundation, is launching an additional scholarship opportunity for students facing financial constraints: “The Changemaker Scholarship”. This initiative offers a new chance for talented students considering enrollment in an Academic Master’s programme at RUFA for the 2025–2026 academic year. As part of The Social Hub Foundation’s Changemaker Programme, selected… Find out more
RUFA, IIS “GAETANO DE SANCTIS” AND MUNICIPIO XV ROMA CAPITALE: together for the enhancement of the common good. “A protocol created to structure virtuous actions that equally involve art, education, environment, and territory.” Within this framework, an agreement was signed at the headquarters of the “Gaetano De Sanctis” High School in Rome. The agreement… Find out more
CONTEST DESCRIPTION The contest – conceived and organized by CNA Roma in official partnership with Daydream Studio, under the patronage of the Department for Major Events, Sports, Tourism and Fashion of the Municipality of Rome and with the support of the Rome Chamber of Commerce – aims to become a key reference point in the… Find out more
Last weekend, between Rome and Milan, the Hackathon of the Plena Group took place, a 48-hour creative marathon featuring students from RUFA, Ferrari Fashion School, and SPD – Scuola Politecnica di Design. An event that put their talent to the test, challenging their ability to work in teams and transform ideas into concrete communication… Find out more
An extraordinary achievement for three RUFA Alumni from the Photography program: Daniele Cimaglia, Giuseppe Odore, and Serena Radicioli have been selected among the winners of the prestigious Luigi Ghirri Prize. Thanks to this important recognition, they will have the opportunity to exhibit their projects within Fotografia Europea, one of the most relevant festivals in the… Find out more
RUFA officially announces the opening of the GTA Contest 2025, the international competition dedicated to students from all Institutions involved in the Grand Tour AFAM project. The Contest aims to celebrate art, creativity, and emerging talent in the field of Higher Artistic, Musical, and Choreutic Education. The theme: “Normal is Extraordinary” Every moment is… Find out more
Registrations are open for all Visual and Innovation Design RUFA students A unique opportunity for students of the Visual and Innovation Design master’s programme: registrations are officially open to participate in the experience of Tracks of Freedom 2025, which this year is titled “micro-Macro”. This initiative, organized annually by RUFA, represents an unmissable moment of… Find out more
Have you ever thought that a mistake could be the first step towards something extraordinary? RUFA, in collaboration with Scomodo, presents the “Sbagli di Successo” scholarship, aiming to reward the creativity and courage of those who know how to turn failures into new opportunities. RUFA and Scomodo invite you to explore the transformative power… Find out more
Return to Particle Lab: the cultural innovation lab that involves Roman museums, promoted by Particle and RUFA. RUFA students from the Master’s programmes in Art Curating and Management and Design Management took part in an innovative workshop promoted by Particle, an app dedicated to cultural engagement, in collaboration with the Pastificio Cerere Foundation of… Find out more
A Toast to Talent: The Best Project for the RUFA Limited Edition of UTE Beer Has Been Awarded. An exciting contest showcased the creativity of RUFA Graphic Design students, who were challenged to design a Limited Edition label for the historic UTE beer by Jungle Juice Brewing. The winning project, created by Catalina Prita, will… Find out more
RUFA is proud to announce a collaboration with Balletto di Roma, a historic company founded in 1960 and a key reference point for contemporary dance in Italy and worldwide. This synergy will offer RUFA students of Film Arts an extraordinary opportunity: to create a documentary that will follow the emerging Junior Company of the… Find out more
Design and Talent: The Winning Logo for Federalberghi’s National Assembly Bears the Signature of Alberto Canali. Once again this year, RUFA renews its collaboration with Federalberghi for an exclusive contest dedicated to designing the logo for the National Assembly, which in 2025 will be held in the picturesque setting of Merano. Second-year Graphic Design… Find out more
Are you ready to share your vision of the world and see it exhibited during Milan Design Week (April 7-13, 2025)? RUFA invites you to participate in the new edition of #CosmoIAM, a creative lab promoted by Cosmopolitan that engages students aged 19 to 25 from all over Italy in a visual and narrative… Find out more
From January 27 to 31, 2025, RUFA hosted an exclusive masterclass for students of the Computer Animation and Visual Effects course, led by Bibiana Petrera, an internationally renowned director and illustrator. Bibiana Petrera began her career in Italy as a story artist, character designer, illustrator, and layout artist. She worked for several years in… Find out more
KunstRaum Goethe, Rome Free admission RUFA is pleased to promote and support events organized by its cultural partners, such as the Goethe-Institut, with whom we share a commitment to the dissemination of art and culture. For this reason, we invite you to discover the exhibition inaugurated by our partner, the Goethe-Institut. Anke Feuchtenberger: Compagna cuculo… Find out more