VISUAL IMPETUS 2025

Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Victoria

28th Annual Graduate Student Conference.

Art as Play:

Imagination

in Motion

January 31st: 4pm- 7pm

February 1st: 10am-5pm

 

FIA BUILDING ROOM 103 & ZOOM

VI 2025 Schedule

 

Call for papers

Art as Play: Imagination in Motion explores the dynamic intersections between creativity, experimentation, and playful expression in the art world. We turn our attention to art’s playful spirit, examining how fantasy, spontaneity and spectacle can reinvigorate artistic practice and invite new forms of engagement.

This conference invites presentations that investigate the endless dimensions of play within the artistic imagination. From reclaiming naivety to bold innovations in game art, animation, and participatory practice, we look at how artists challenge traditional boundaries and create spaces of joy, experimentation, and interaction. 

Deadline for Submissions: December 9th 2024