We invite participants to submit papers related to the arts (visual, music, theatre, writing) of Papua New Guinea, focusing on its dynamic transformation across three key areas:
| The Past: PNG arts before independence (1975), encompassing traditional practices, cultural expressions, and ancestral narratives through the creative arts. | The Present: PNG arts post-independence, reflecting modern influences, social change, and identity. | The Future: Forward-looking perspectives on how PNG arts can innovate, inspire, and influence globally. |
Themes
| Arts in Social, Politics & Development Movements | Art Histories, Identity and Resilience | Changing Pedagogues of Arts in Education | Creative Practice, New Media and Technology in Arts |
Sub-topics for paper
| Traditional Artistic Practices: Exploring indigenous crafts, ceremonial artifacts, dances, songs, traditional instruments, and their cultural meanings. | Arts and Independence: The role of art in PNG’s journey toward and after independence. | Contemporary PNG Arts Movements: Emerging artists, writers, mediums, and their socio-political themes. | Preservation and Revival of Traditional Art Forms: Addressing the challenges and opportunities of keeping traditions alive. |
| Art and Global Influence: The interplay between PNG arts and international exposure or collaborations. | Digital and Technological Innovation in PNG Arts: The integration of technology in art-making and cultural storytelling. | PNG Art and Sustainability: Eco-friendly practices, resource management, and the use of natural materials in artistic expressions. | Other topics related to the arts of Papua New Guinea. |
Participation and presentation modes
| PRESENTATION | PARTICIPATION |
|---|---|
| In person | Oral presentation |
| Virtual | Poster presentation |
| Workshop Creative | |
| Practice Showcase |