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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.

March 15-16, 2025 Montreal, Quebec
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Upcoming Schedule

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15 MAR

Annual Conference 2025 - Day 1

Montreal, Quebec 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Opening keynote and morning paper sessions covering philosophy of art and aesthetic experience.

16 MAR

Annual Conference 2025 - Day 2

Montreal, Quebec 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Author-meets-critic session, afternoon papers, and closing discussions.

22 APR

Spring Seminar: Art & Philosophy

Westmount, Quebec 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

An afternoon exploring the intersection of contemporary art and philosophical inquiry.

10 JUN

Summer Workshop: Environmental Aesthetics

Online Event 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A virtual workshop exploring the aesthetics of nature and environmental appreciation.

15 SEP

Fall Lecture Series Begins

Various Locations Weekly

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

1998

Rationality and Aesthetics

Fifteenth annual meeting held in Ottawa, exploring the relationship between reason and aesthetic judgment.

2010

William Morris & Aesthetic Practice

Examining Morris's challenges to aesthetic practice and understanding in art and design.

Recent

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

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