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The NAEA Higher Education Division is inviting abstracts/proposals for three presentation opportunities taking place at the 2027 NAEA National Convention, in New York, NY, March 4–6.
Special Notes:
- You must be a current NAEA member through the end of March 2027 to be eligible to apply and present at the convention.
- Include a presentation title and a clear, coherent abstract or artist statement that explains the perspectives, methods, and/or findings relevant to the forum.
- Above your presentation title, include your name, affiliation, NAEA membership number, and the email address associated with your NAEA membership. This information will be removed before the blind peer-review process.
- Due to the fast-paced format and to ensure presentation quality, Forum 1 is limited to teams of two presenters, while Forum 2 is reserved for individual presenters.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Forum 1. arTED Micropresentations—Higher Education Research in Action
This forum invites art educators, researchers, and practitioners to present lightning 5-minute research micro-talks that reflect a wide range of approaches in art education inquiry. The session aims to expand the visibility of arts-based, practice-led, participatory, and interdisciplinary research that is often excluded from traditional publication venues.
Participants will illuminate emergent methodologies, critical perspectives, and experimental formats that push the boundaries of knowledge production in the field. Attendees will leave with exposure to diverse inquiry models and renewed inspiration to rethink their own research, teaching, and collaborative possibilities within and beyond higher education contexts.
Submission: Please submit a 300-word abstract for Forum 1 to Lynnette Gilbert at lgilbert3@atu.edu.
Forum 2. Higher Education Creates
This session seeks to redefine and celebrate the multifaceted responsibilities of art educators in higher education by highlighting the artists behind the educators. We invite Higher Education Division members who actively engage in painting, pottery, collage, sculpture, book arts, fiber art, printmaking, photography, digital media, and other creative practices to share how maintaining a studio practice enriches their teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and personal well-being. Together, we will celebrate creativity as a vital form of professional inquiry that strengthens our collective identity as artist–researcher–educators.
Submission: Please submit the following materials to Yichien Cooper at ycooper@wsu.edu:
- a 300-word artist statement and
- three pictures of your sample artworks
Forum 3. BOOKTALK: Higher Education Writes
For authors who have published or edited a book between 2025 and 2027.
Join higher education colleagues for roundtables featuring dynamic conversations and author book talks. Participate in meaningful dialogue, get to know new books, and exchange ideas that inform teaching, research, and practice. This welcoming session fosters collaboration, expands professional networks, and celebrates scholarly contributions. It provides space for collegial conversation, connection, and scholarly exchange.
Submission: Please submit the following materials to Yichien Cooper at ycooper@wsu.edu:
- Your book title and
- A link to the publisher’s web page where your book can be located