Where creative minds meet to shape the future of art education.
Driven by curiosity and built on collaboration, our symposium unites experts to explore innovative practices and creative solutions for a more sustainable and peaceful society.
Connecting Minds, Cultivating Futures
Our Symposiums offer a dynamic platform for art educators, researchers, and practitioners to come together, explore innovative teaching practices, and exchange ideas on the evolving role of art in education. The event fosters meaningful connections and inspires creative solutions to challenges in art education by featuring expert-led presentations, collaborative workshops, and engaging discussions. In addition, explorations will be beyond traditional art education spaces to foster creativity, empowerment and human well-being for all in society.
Furthermore, we aim to provide an open space for communication that bridges generations—from early-career to seasoned professionals—and facilitates the global sharing of diverse regional initiatives to cultivate a truly connected international community.
Keynote Guest Presenter
Art education in early childhood education – a Swedish perspective
Dr Hanna Ahrenby, Associate Professor, Umeå University
Dr Hanna Ahrenby is an Associate Professor in Educational Work at Umeå University. She teaches both art and preschool teacher students, bringing over 20 years of experience in art education from preschool to university. Her research focuses on visual arts education policy, teacher professionalism, AI-generated imagery and its implications for art education, cognitively informed art didactics, and citizenship education.
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International Symposium: Perspectives on Art Education in Primary and Early Childhood 2026
Saturday. 6 June 2026
17:00 pm - 21:00 pm (Japan Standard Time/ GMT+9) |
Online via Zoom
Overview
The International Symposium on Perspectives on Art Education in Primary and Early Childhood is a global forum focused on the transformative impact of art education on young learners’ creativity, critical thinking, and emotional development. It provides a collaborative space for educators, researchers, students, and practitioners to share innovative practices, research, and strategies that enhance teaching and learning in primary and early childhood contexts. We particularly also welcome contributions that are grounded in Art Education in Primary and Early Childhood but extend beyond conventional school-based frameworks, opening up discussions around community art, participatory practices, and contemporary approaches to making and learning through art.
Deadline
・Registration for Presenter: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 23:55 (GMT+9）
・Registration for Auditor: Thursday 5 Friday 2026, 23:55 (GMT+9）
・Submission of Abstract: Thursday 4 June 2026, 23:55 (GMT+9）
Registration Fee
【Member】
• Presenter (Professional Membership): 4000 JPY
• Presenter (Student Membership): 2500 JPY
【Non-Member】
• Presenter (Professional): 7000 JPY
• Presenter (Student): 4500 JPY
【Audience】
• Viewer: 2000 JPY
Membership
If you would like to become a member, please register through this link.