FORUM+ is a journal that highlights peer-reviewed artistic research from various fields in an Open Access format. It is available both online and in print, and it reflects the dynamic and diverse nature of artistic research, an area of growing importance within higher arts education worldwide. The journal’s central mission is to facilitate dialogue by bridging the world of artistic research with its broader academic and societal context. In addition to providing a platform for sharing research findings, FORUM+ also aims to stimulate critical reflection on methods, processes, and motives. The journal provides a stage for creative approaches and critical reflections on the continuously evolving landscape of research in the arts. While FORUM+ is primarily aimed at researchers, teachers, and students in higher arts education across artistic disciplines, it also endeavors to make current developments in artistic research more accessible to a wider audience of art enthusiasts. By ensuring accessibility in form and content, the journal positions itself between an academic and a cultural publication.