Call for proposals: ITAC4 New York

The ITAC4 conference will be held in New York from 13 to 15 September 2018.

The call is seeking proposals from artists working in developing countries who are inspired by research and projects. The deadlines for submissions is 16 February.

All accepted presenters will be notified in mid-April. If a participant is not selected as an ITAC4 delegate or is unable to travel to New York for the conference, they can watch a live online stream of the ITAC4 conference sessions.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Approved applicants will submit payment and complete their registration.

Click here for more information about payment. The payment deadline is 1 June.

Click here to apply.

Session themes

Conference sessions and presentations – of between 20 and 90 minutes – should encourage critical reflection and participatory, hands-on exploration in response to these three conference questions:

• What is the role of teaching artists as contributors to social justice?
• What is the responsibility of 21st Century artists as they engage in different communities?
• How can artists transform schools and institutions of learning in radical ways?

Session formats

• Practical workshops
• Roundtable discussions
• Ted-style talks
• Short films
• Performance/artist presentation
• Proposal evaluation criteria

The overall programme will be curated to encourage a diverse array of presenters and perspectives from a wide global geographical spread, including those with different levels of experience, a variety of art forms, a range of institutional/organisational types, as well as individual artists.

Proposals will be selected to ensure the conference offers a comprehensive, non-commercial, objective and diverse programme

The organisers of ITAC4 said they were not looking for proposals that simply represent past work, but rather those that spark conversations and encourage active participation.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of their ability to:

• Clearly state the purpose, objectives, and contribution to the conference themes.
• Instigate questions and exploration that continue beyond the conference.
• Present content and engage participants through a variety of approaches and learning styles.
• Explore issues and questions important to the international field of teaching artistry and participatory arts.

All presenters and co-presenters must register and pay for the conference. A small number of financial assistance packages are available for freelance/independent artists who meet the financial assistance criteria.

For more information about ITAC4 and conference details, visit their official website. If you have questions, send an email to info@itac-conference.com.