The 2025 academic year at Villa Arson promises to be full of new developments. The school’s pre-orientation day will take place on Wednesday, September 24, highlighted by the arrival of Pauline Vermeren, the new Director of Studies and Research. New staff members have also joined the academic office to support students throughout their journey. The year also begins with new courses and international projects, detailed in the 2025–2026 academic handbook. In October, first-year students will take part in a welcome trip across the SUD region, featuring numerous visits: Fondation Carmignac, Marseille’s Museum of Contemporary Art, FRAC Sud, La Friche Belle de Mai, Château La Coste, Cairn contemporary art center, the “Art in the Mountains” collection, and the Musée Gassendi.