Call for Papers and Submissions

The School of Creative Arts, in partnership with the Centre for Research in Culture and Creative Arts (CeRCCA), invites you to the Creative Arts and Culture Research Conference 2025. This event serves as a dynamic platform for engaging discussions and innovative ideas across the realms of Visual Arts, Performing Arts (Music, Theatre Arts, Film Studies, etc.), Fashion and Textiles, Culture, and creativity. This conference seeks to connect academia, industry, and artistic practice, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and creative solutions to modern challenges in the fields of creative arts and culture.

We invite scholars, activists, cultural experts, industry leaders, artists, postgraduate students, and art enthusiasts to engage with this vibrant event by submitting papers, workshops, or artistic showcases. We also welcome submissions from individuals with diverse educational, personal, and cultural backgrounds who may view themselves as outside traditional academia. The Research conference provides an inviting and encouraging atmosphere for all individuals, whether they are newcomers or established presenters in a scholarly discussion forum.

Conference Sub-Themes

We invite submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following topics:

1. Preserving Indigenous Arts and Cultural Heritage
2. Creative Arts in Social Change
3. Innovations in Creative Industries
4. Cultural Policy and Creative Economy
5. Intersectionality in Arts and Culture
6. Creative Arts and Technology
7. Creative Arts Education and Policy Making Cultural production and entrepreneurship
8. Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural preservation
9. Arts, culture, and sustainable futures
10. Human Capital Development and growth of the culture and creative arts sector
11. Tangible and intangible cultural heritage, museum, and art Gallery issues
12. Art history & visual material culture
13. Music, sound, and culture
14. Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) issues
15. Film Narratives in a Digital Era
16. Cinematic Identities and Cultural Representation
17. 21st Century Communication and digital landscape in cultural contexts.
18. Language, Cultural Preservation, and Transformation

Submission Guidelines

We accept a variety of contributions, including:

• Research Papers: Academic papers grounded in theory and/or practice.
• Artistic Demonstrations and Performances: Live or virtual showcases of creative works.
• Workshops: Interactive sessions fostering practical engagement.
• Panel Proposals: Group presentations addressing specific sub-themes.

Abstract Requirements:

• Length: 200–250 words
• Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), and five keywords.
• Format: MS Word document.

Submission Deadline: 18th February 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Before or on 21st February 2025

Accepted abstracts will be published in the Book of Abstracts

Who Should Attend?

This conference welcomes participants from diverse fields and backgrounds, including:

• Academics and researchers in arts and culture.
• Artists and creative practitioners.
• Activists and community leaders.
• Cultural policy experts and industry professionals.
• Postgraduate students.
• Art enthusiasts and cultural stakeholders.
• Language experts

Why Attend?

• Engage in thought-provoking discussions on arts and culture.
• Showcase your work to a global audience.
• Network with leading scholars, industry professionals and artists.
• Explore innovative ideas for advancing creative industries.

Conference Registration Fees

• General fee: 700GHC
• Students: 400GHC
• International participants: 100USD

Enquiries on Hotel Accommodation

For enquires regarding booking accommodation, kindly contact the following hotels:

• Gloriaka Travelers Inn: Contact us via WhatsApp +233 20 820 8120
• Windy Lodge: Contact us on +233244685879

Registration and Contact Information

For more details on registration, submission guidelines, and the conference programme, visit https://uew.edu.gh/cercca or contact us at cercca@uew.edu.gh

Join us at the Creative Arts and Culture Research Conference 2025 as we explore the transformative power of creative arts and culture in shaping our world.