Across arts and health, artistic research plays a vital role in exploring embodied knowledge, care practices, lived experience, and the social dimensions of wellbeing. For artists, researchers, and practitioners working at this intersection, international forums offer important spaces to share methodologies, test ideas, and build cross-disciplinary dialogue. The 2026 International Forum on Artistic Research presents a valuable opportunity to do exactly this.

The call for contributions is now open, and artists, researchers, and practitioner-scholars from across disciplines are warmly invited to take part.

Hosted in the Republic of Ireland, the Forum offers a vibrant international platform for sharing, testing, and expanding artistic research practices. A wide range of presentation formats is welcomed, including project presentations, poster sessions, performances, workshops, roundtable discussions, and experimental formats.

Full details and submission guidelines are available on the official Forum website:
https://sar2026.ie/call-contributions

How to Submit

Proposals must be submitted by 1 March 2026 via the online submission form:
https://sar2026.ie/form/submit-contribution

Applicants can save submissions as drafts and continue to revise or update proposals right up until the deadline.

The Forum programme will include a dedicated stream of artistic research project presentations responding to the central theme of the event. These project presentations will be peer-reviewed and must be accompanied by an unpublished exposition in the Research Catalogue.

Registration and Practical Information

Registration for the Forum will open soon and will include an early bird rate at a reduced fee. Participants will also have the option to book affordable on-campus accommodation.

Please note that the Republic of Ireland is not part of the Schengen zone. If you require a visa to enter Ireland and need support from the host institution, you are encouraged to get in touch with the organisers as early as possible.

Further Enquiries

For questions or additional information, please contact the organising committee at:
📧 creativity@universityofgalway.ie

The 2026 International Forum on Artistic Research promises to be a rich meeting point for artistic inquiry, experimentation, and exchange. Members of the arts and health community are encouraged to share this opportunity widely across their networks.

Feature image: Poster Image, Endangered conceptual worlds, International Forum on Artistic Research | 17th SAR Conference https://sar2026.ie/call-contributions

 

Written and posted by Elyssa Sykes-Smith.

  • Elyssa Sykes-Smith is a multidisciplinary artist, educator and researcher, and Media Officer at AHNNA.