3rd International Research Conference on Visual and Performing Arts – 2026
Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Jaffna
Pedagogy : Healthy practices in Visual and Performing Arts
Conference Overview
This conference on Pedagogy: Healthy Practices in Visual and Performing Arts explores transformative and interdisciplinary approaches to visual and performing arts education. It focuses on advancing creative pedagogical practices, sharing sustainable methods, and fostering experimentation. As cultural and educational landscapes continue to evolve, teaching strategies must adapt to new modes of artistic creation, critical inquiry, and social engagement.
The conference highlights dynamic learning environments that bridge the gap between classroom experiences and societal realities through dialogue and innovation. By examining emerging practices that encourage meaningful collaboration, the forum underscores the need for pedagogy to evolve alongside the arts, ensuring inclusivity, relevance, and sustainability in both local and global contexts.
Sub-Themes
- 🎨 Interdisciplinary Methodologies in Visual and Performing Arts
- 🎭 Practice as Research: Experimentation and Creative Inquiry
- 🌍 The Decentralized Classroom: Community, Global, and Hybrid Learning Models
- 🌱 Healthy Practices and Sustainable Training in Visual and Performing Arts Pedagogy
- 📚 Decolonizing and Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
- 🤝 Ethical and Practical Integration in Visual and Performing Arts Education
Important Dates
Authors are kindly requested to adhere to the following deadlines.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Abstracts | 21 June 2026 |
| Abstract and Full Paper Submission Deadline | 21 July 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 05 August 2026 |
| Submission of Camera-Ready Abstracts | 15 August 2026 |
| Date of Registration | 18 August 2026 |