Call for Proposals
Activate. Reimagine. Transform.
Deadline for Proposals: December 6, 2025
ARTs + Change Virtual Conference: February 19-22, 2026
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?
Access an accessible version of the Call for Proposal’s poster (PDF).
Presenter Deadlines
Applications for the 2026 ARTs + Change Virtual Conference are now open.
- December 6, 2025 — Deadline for proposal submissions (free to apply!)
- January 7, 2026 — Accepted presenters notified
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.).
