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title: "Apply for May 2027 admission"
organization: "Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA)"
category: open_call
deadline: 2026-12-07
valid_through: 2026-12-07
countries: ["US"]
location: "Portland, Maine, USA"
entry_fee: "Free"
eligibility: "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 five credits toward the PhD."
source_url: "https://idsva.edu/"
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last_updated: 2026-09-10T04:11:33.00862
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# Apply for May 2027 admission

**Organization**: Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA)
**Category**: open_call
**Deadline**: 2026-12-07
**Location**: Portland, Maine, USA
**Country code(s)**: US
**Entry fee**: Free
**Eligibility**: 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 five credits toward the PhD.

## Description

The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (IDSVA) is accepting applications for its low-residency PhD in Visual Arts: Philosophy, Aesthetics, and Art Theory. This program is designed for artists, curators, writers, and creative thinkers, offering close mentorship and a globally engaged curriculum. The innovative model combines online seminars with immersive residencies in various international locations, allowing students to pursue doctoral study while continuing their careers. The program begins in summer 2027.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://idsva.edu/
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/apply-for-may-2027-admission-institute-for-doctoral-studies-in-the-visua-4284673d