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PhD in Visual Arts: Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory
Education opportunity. Deadline: 2027-09-01
- Type
- Education
- Organizer
- Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA)
- Deadline
- 1 September 2027
- Where
- United States
- Compensation
- Not stated
- Disciplines
- visual arts, philosophy, aesthetics, art theory
About this opportunity
The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA) offers a low-residency PhD in Visual Arts: Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory. This program caters to artists, curators, writers, and creative thinkers, combining online seminars with immersive global residencies in locations like Rome, Berlin, and New York City. Applications for Summer and Fall 2027 are currently open, allowing students to pursue doctoral study while continuing their careers.
Who can apply
- Qualified holders of a BA or BFA are invited to apply.
- Students entering the program with an MA in art, philosophy, or related disciplines or an MFA may be eligible to transfer up to 5 credits toward the PhD, determined on a case-by-case basis.
- International Applicants: IDSVA is based in the United States.
- Students outside of the US are encouraged to apply and complete their doctoral studies from their home country.
- IDSVA can issue F-1 visas to international students for a one-week residency in the US, but these visas do not grant full-time residence in the US.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.