ARTS Institute
The ARTS Institute (Arts, Research, Territories, Knowledge) is an original association between Jean Monnet University, Higher Schools in the field of culture in the Lyon Saint-Etienne area and cultural institutions.
Initiated by the University, its ambition is to develop a dynamic of research, training and creation around the arts and the societal, territorial, ethical and political issues they raise, with a historical and epistemological focus.
Spotlights
Unique training dedicated to students, artists and professionals in childhood and/or culture
We are pleased to announce the second application campaign of the University Diploma “Arts for young audiences; works, issues and perspectives” supported by the Graduate + ARTS. Offering theoretical lessons, immersion times and practical workshops, this new program allows you to question the connection between art and childhood, to approach the challenges of creation for young audiences and to understand the ecosystem. The areas covered are music, visual arts (animated cinema and illustration) and theater.
Tha applications are possible until 04 September 2026.
DOCTORAL CONTRACT OF THE GRADUATE+ ARTS 2026-2029
Opening of the call for applications for the next doctoral contract of Graduate+ ARTS (October 2026 – September 2029). The thesis project will aim to cross disciplines or approaches in the fields of arts, whatever they may be. It will fall within one or more scientific axes of the ARTS Institute.
ARTS Institute
ARTS (Arts, Research, Territories, Knowledge) was born from the desire of the Jean Monnet University of Saint-Étienne to develop a dynamic of research and training around the arts and the societal, territorial, ethical and political questions they raise, in their own way, illuminated by a historical and epistemological approach.
ANR Graduate+
The ARTS Institute is leading a graduate school project (Graduate+) which benefits from state aid managed by the National Research Agency under France 2030 (reference “ANR-21-SFRI-0001”) .
