6ARTISTA is back: the renowned residency programme for young artists promoted by Fondazione Pastificio Cerere Now in its sixth edition, the project was conceived by Marcello Smarrelli and is being carried out this year as a collaboration between Fondazione Pastificio Cerere and RUFA, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Culture and SIAE,… Find out more
Le Moscerine, an organisation that has long been committed to promoting children’s creativity, returns this year with a rich programme of events as part of the Moscerine Film Festival 2025. The association has always focused on developing the expressive potential of girls and boys through play-based educational activities that stimulate motor, cognitive, and emotional development…. Find out more
RUFA is pleased to share with its community an innovative initiative that brings together academic research, creative experimentation, and new technologies: it’s called Cort-IA, the first contest dedicated to short film scripts written with the support of artificial intelligence. Promoted by SophIA – Audiovisual Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence, the competition is part of a research… Find out more
Presentation of the “No Glass No Party” Contest in Collaboration with Marevivo. On April 2nd, in the Aula Magna of the RUFA Campus, the official presentation of “No Glass No Party” will take place. This contest is promoted by RUFA in collaboration with Marevivo, an environmental foundation active since 1985 in the protection of the… 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
From April 10 to April 14, 2025, the exhibition spaces of the Egyptian Academy of Fine Arts in Rome will host the show “ANTIBODIES – Selected works by RUFA’s Visual Arts students,” a selection of significant works created by students enrolled in the BA courses in Painting and Sculpture. The opening is scheduled for… 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
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
The exhibition by artist and RUFA professor Davide Dormino and Francesco Petrone opens: “Life, Death, Miracles”. In collaboration with Palazzo della Penna – Center for Contemporary Arts and Indigo Art Gallery, curated by Chiara Guidoni. Palazzo della Penna – Via Prospero Podiani 11. Open to the public until Sunday, April 13, 2025. The concept… 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
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
Professor Emanuele Cappelli, founder of Cappelli Identity Design and RUFA coordinator of the Visual and Innovation Design department, has won three awards at the German Design Awards 2025 and the World Brand Design Society Awards 24/25, establishing his agency among the top international brand design firms. Three accolades that highlight the approach based on… 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