Events & Conferences
Upcoming Events
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Annual Conference 2025
Theme: Contemporary Perspectives on Aesthetic Experience
Our flagship annual conference brings together scholars from across Canada to present papers, engage in discussions, and advance the field of aesthetics.
Upcoming Schedule
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Annual Conference 2025 - Day 1
Opening keynote and morning paper sessions covering philosophy of art and aesthetic experience.
Annual Conference 2025 - Day 2
Author-meets-critic session, afternoon papers, and closing discussions.
Spring Seminar: Art & Philosophy
An afternoon exploring the intersection of contemporary art and philosophical inquiry.
Summer Workshop: Environmental Aesthetics
A virtual workshop exploring the aesthetics of nature and environmental appreciation.
Fall Lecture Series Begins
Our fall lecture series featuring guest speakers on topics in contemporary aesthetics.
Past Events
Highlights from our previous conferences and seminars
Conference History
Notable themes from our past conferences
Rationality and Aesthetics
Fifteenth annual meeting held in Ottawa, exploring the relationship between reason and aesthetic judgment.
William Morris & Aesthetic Practice
Examining Morris's challenges to aesthetic practice and understanding in art and design.
The Anthropogenic Sublime
Exploring aesthetic responses to human-made environmental transformation.
Call for Papers
We invite scholars to submit proposals for our upcoming conference. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Philosophy of art and aesthetic experience
- Environmental and everyday aesthetics
- Cross-cultural perspectives on beauty
- Digital arts and new media
- Music, dance, and performance aesthetics
- Architecture and spatial aesthetics
Submission Deadline: Contact us for current deadlines
Submit a Proposal
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