Call for Proposals

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Activate. Reimagine. Transform.

Deadline for Proposals: June 15, 2024
ARTs + Change Virtual Conference: January 23-26, 2025

This event brings together artists, educators, community members, and organizations to collaborate, share ideas, present research, and propose partnerships. Through workshops, discussions, presentations, and more, participants will engage in listening, sharing, and taking action.

  • How are artists of all disciplines creating an impact on diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
  • How are artists reimagining the world we occupy?
  • How does equity, justice and performance intersect?
  • How does creative placemaking impact our communities?
  • How are you crafting open, welcoming and diverse curriculums?
  • How are you engaging in art, action and/or changemaking?
  • How are you challenging systems of oppression through your work, your teaching, your practices?
  • What other questions have come up for you?

Presenter Deadlines

Applications for the 2025 ARTs + Change Virtual Conference are now closed, and all presenters have been selected. Thank you to everyone who applied! Keep an eye out for future proposal opportunities in upcoming conferences.

  • June 15, 2024 — Deadline for proposal submissions (free to apply!)
  • September 15, 2024 — Accepted presenters notified
  • September 30, 2024 — Presenter confirmation of participation/registration deadline

We welcome inclusive ideas and encourage presentations that engage participants from diverse backgrounds. Consider how your presentation will involve attendees with various identities. Designating affinity groups is allowed if relevant. Please carefully consider the potential impact of your presentation on marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Persons with Disabilities, etc.).


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To ensure accessibility, the conference is free of charge.
A suggested $10 donation to register for those who are able.