Artivism Conference 2026 | TUTFADShowcase

1 – 3 October 2026

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Conference Themes

Climate justice and environmental awareness through creative practice

Pedagogical methods for artivism in higher education

AI, ethics, and creative resistance

Digital artivism: technology, resistance, and new audiences

Decolonial futures: Art, identity, and cultural reconquest

Gender justice and intersectional approaches in artivism

Healing, trauma, and reconciliation through art and design

Urban interventions and community empowerment

Other novel research and experimental approaches to artivism

Types of Contributions

ABSTRACTS

• Title of the presentation
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Email address(es) of presenter(s)
• Institutional affiliation of presenter(s) (A researcher not affiliated to an institution is designated as
“independent researcher”)
• Abstracts of no more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography (not more than 200 words)
• Paper must be in English
• Paper presentations: 20 minutes and 10 minutes Q & A session

Submissions

WORKSHOPS/DISCUSSION GROUPS/PANEL DISCUSSION

• Title of the workshop/discussion group/panel discussion
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Email address(es) of presenter(s)
• Institutional affiliation of presenter(s) (A researcher not affiliated to an institution is designated as
“independent researcher”)
• Abstracts of no more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography(ies) (not more than 200 words)
• Workshops/discussion groups/panel discussions must be in English
• Workshops: 30 or 60 minutes
• Discussion groups/panel discussions: 30-minute engagements

Submissions

VISUAL ART

• Title of the artwork
• Name(s) of artist(s)
• Email address(es) of artists(s)
• Institutional affiliation of artist(s) (A artist not affiliated to an institution is designated as “independent artist”)
• Artist statement not more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography(ies) (not more than 200 words)
• Detailed/technical description of the artwork.
• Photo of the artwork.

Submissions

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Title of the poster presentation
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Email address(es) of presenter(s)
• Institutional affiliation of presenter(s) (A researcher not affiliated to an institution is designated as
“independent researcher”)
• Abstracts of no more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography (not more than 200 words)
• Posters must be in English
• Maximum three A1-sized posters per person

Submissions

PERFORMANCES

• Title of the performance
• Name(s) of presenter(s)
• Email address(es) of presenter(s)
• Institutional affiliation of artist(s) (A artist not affiliated to an institution is designated as “independent”)
• Abstracts of no more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography (not more than 200 words)
• Performances up to 20 minutes long and 10 minutes Q & A.
• Include technical requirements and cast size.
• Short clip of performance 1 – 3 minutes to be submitted.

Submissions

FILMS

• Title of the film
• Name(s) of director(s)
• Email address(es) of director(s)
• Institutional affiliation of director(s) (A director not affiliated to an institution is designated as “independent
director”)
• Abstracts of no more than 300 words
• Keywords: 3 – 5
• Abbreviated biography (not more than 200 words)
• Films can either be one session (20 minutes and 10 minutes for Q & A) or run over two sessions (50 minutes
and 10 minutes for Q & A).
• Short trailer of 1 – 3 minutes of the film to be submitted.

Submissions

Calls for Participation

CALL FOR PEER-REVIEWERS

To ensure the success of Artivism 2026: Reimagining Futures International Conference, we call for peer reviewers with expertise that align with the 2026 conference theme, Art, Design & Activism in Global Transformations. Your involvement as a peer reviewer would be invaluable. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you complete the application form using the link below. Your positive participation will play a role in shaping the Artivism 2026: Reimagining Futures International Conference. We look forward to your participation.

Surname, Name, Title/Pronoun
Email address
Institutional affiliation
Area of specialisation
Curriculum Vitae

Submissions

CONFERENCE SESSION CHAIRS

To ensure the success of Artivism 2026: Reimagining Futures International Conference, we call for session chairs with expertise that align with the 2026 conference theme, Art, Design & Activism in Global Transformations. Your
involvement as a session chair would be invaluable. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that
you complete the application form using the link below. Your positive participation will play a role in presenting a successful Artivism 2026: Reimagining Futures International Conference. We look forward to your participation.

Basic Expectations of Session Chairs
• Familiarise yourself with the content of the papers and/or performances scheduled for your session.
• Introduce the presenters or performers.
• Prepare a few thoughtful questions to stimulate discussion.
• Facilitate the session, ensuring it runs smoothly and on time.
• Provide a brief written summary of the session highlights, which will be included in the day’s concluding
remarks.

Surname, Name, Title/Pronoun
Email address
Institutional affiliation
Area of specialisation
Abbreviated biography (not more than 200 words)

Submissions

IMPORTANT DATES OF THE CONFERENCE

31 March 2026

Submission Deadline

28 February 2026

Notification of Acceptance

30 June 2026

Final Submission of Materials for Publicity and Programme

21 September 2026

Presentation Submission

1 – 3 October 2026

Conference Dates

ARTICLE PUBLICATION

IMPORTANT: Those interested in publishing in the SAJAH special edition are to submit their completed articles (approximately 4 000 – 7 000 words) by 30 June 2026 to be peer reviewed.

31 July 2026

30 September 2026

30 October 2026

Submission of Articles

Notification of Acceptance of Article

Peer review of article & corrections

Completed article submission for publication

30 June 2026

Expected Publication

November/December 2026

REGISTRATION

R6 500.00