2027 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

7 – 9 April 2027

University of Exeter

We are delighted that the Association for Art History’s 53rd Annual Conference will be hosted in partnership with the History of Art department at the University of Exeter.

The conference will take place at the University of Exeter, 7-9 April 2027.

Last year’s Annual Conference attracted almost 1000 attendees. It is popular with academics, curators, practitioners, PhD students, early-career researchers, and anyone engaged in art history research. Members of the Association get reduced conference rates, but non-members are welcome to attend and propose sessions and papers. Convenors are limited to convening one session.

The Association for Art History’s Annual Conference brings together international research and critical debate about art history and visual culture.

A key annual event, the conference is an opportunity to keep up to date with new research, hear leading keynotes, broaden networks and exchange ideas. If you would like to submit a proposal, please see below.

 

Call for Sessions

We are now accepting session proposals . The deadline for submissions is 1 July 2026.

See full details and submit your proposal. 

 

Key Dates

Session proposals deadline — 1 July 2026

Sessions confirmed — 10–22 August. Sessions confirmed and convenors notified

Call for Papers announced — 14–18 September

Call for Papers deadline — 26 October

Paper selection period — 26 October–30 November. Session convenors select papers and contact speakers

Abstracts submitted to AAH — 30 November

Programme announcement — 7–11 December. Full details of sessions and papers announced. Tickets on sale

AAH Annual Conference — 7-9 April 2027

 

Please keep an eye on our website for further updates on the conference.

Any questions, please contact: conference2027@forarthistory.org.uk

 

 

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