Activate. Reimagine. Transform.

We’re inviting artists, educators, community members, and organizations to lead workshops, discussions, presentations, or performances that explore the power of art to inspire action and activate change.

Join us for the ARTs + Change Virtual Conference, a dynamic gathering where creativity meets community. Participants will collaborate, share ideas, present research, and build partnerships centered on art’s role in equity, justice, and transformation.

Key Dates:

• Proposal deadline: December 6, 2025
• Accepted applicants notified by: January 7, 2026 (includes a small honorarium)
• Conference dates: February 19 – 22, 2026

Hosted by the University of Rochester Institute for the Performing Arts

Together, we’ll ask:

• How are you engaging in art, action, and changemaking?
• How are artists of all disciplines creating impact through diversity, inclusion, and accessibility?
• How does equity, justice, and performance intersect?
• How are artists reimagining the world we occupy?
• How does creative placemaking transform our communities?

Questions? Email [email protected]