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The Art Academy of Latvia was founded in 1919, at the same time when the Republic of Latvia was formed and has been the leading art university in Latvia for more than 100 years. Embodying the spirit of creativity and freedom, AAL has been able to stand for its independence and purposefully develop – it has become an important art institution on a regional and European scale, with the aim to provide high-quality competitive higher education and comprehensively develop art, design, and science, thus ensuring unity of creative and scientific research as well as the continuity of studies.

Along with ensuring high-quality education, artistic creativity and scientific research are carried out in the Art Academy of Latvia by the Academy’s structural units, teaching staff, leading researchers, and students.

The Art Academy of Latvia initiates and participates in the development of Latvian national art and design development strategies, creates creative incubators and cooperation platforms in the art and design businesses, and publishes a series of research and teaching materials.

The unity of artistic creativity and research is manifested in countless local and international projects initiated by the Academy or in which Academy successfully participates. Students and graduates of the Art Academy of Latvia gain international recognition and awards at worldwide art and design events, as well as at the most ambitious international industry shows and annual international competitions.

Thus, by creating a synergy of study programmes, artistic creativity, scientific research, and entrepreneurship, the Art Academy of Latvia ensures the development, sustainability, and research of Latvian art, design, and visual culture, both locally and internationally, from the first year of studies to graduation and further education.