Expanding international academic dialogue by bringing different perspectives on visual arts education and contemporary visual culture.
The Instituto Superior Manuel Teixeira Gomes (ISMAT) in Portimão will host the I National and International Colloquium on Visual Arts Education on June 27, 2026. This hybrid event (in-person and online) focuses on teacher training, new pedagogical dynamics, and contemporary visual culture. Organized by the Department of Architecture, Arts, and Design, the initiative aims to serve as a meeting point for researchers and professionals to discuss the challenges of artistic education in primary and secondary schools.
The colloquium stands out for its strong international presence, featuring a scientific committee and speakers from prestigious universities in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, and France. Confirmed specialists include academics such as Angelina Accetta Rojas, Paola Zordan, and Oksana Tymoshchuk, who will share perspectives on current image production and interpretation. The program bridges keynote conferences with research presentations and practical experience reports, aiming to strengthen transcontinental academic cooperation and critical reflection on arts education.
To add value and continuity to the discussions, all papers presented and approved by the scientific committee will be included in a digital publication (eBook) with an ISBN, ensuring the dissemination and scientific recognition of the shared work.
Participation requires free but mandatory registration by June 15, 2026.
Important Dates:
- Abstract submission: Until May 31, 2026
- Announcement of results: June 7, 2026
- Submission of final text: June 14, 2026
- Free mandatory registration: Until June 15, 2026
- Colloquium date: June 27, 2026
For more information, visit the event website: https://sites.google.com/ismat.pt/coloquioartesismat2026/página-inicial
