17th Conference of the Society for Artistic Research (SAR 2026)

Welcome to SAR 2026

Endangered Conceptual Worlds

The 2026 International Forum on Artistic Research takes place from 23 to 26 June 2026. Hosted by the University of Galway on the Atlantic coast of Ireland, the Forum addresses the challenges of Endangered Conceptual Worlds. As the 17th annual conference of the Society for Artistic Research it is the largest conference on practice-based research within and through the arts, bringing together more than 300 international participants: leading practitioners, scholars and policymakers from the entire range of arts-based disciplines.

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Forum Programme

Explore the complete interactive timetable schedule of more than 120 programme contributions. Filter slots by days, formats, or session locations instantly.

Contributors A–Z

Browse the directory of all 161 international presenters. Access custom speaker biographies and session profiles.
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Registration

Registration for the 2026 Forum on Artistic Research remains open until 11 June 2026. Make sure you buy your conference ticket online before they all sell out!

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Networking Dinner

On the second day participants, contributors and organisers gather for a barbecue on the Galway Bay Hotel's terrace in Salthill. Buy your dinner ticket online before 11 June!

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Accommodation

For any delegates requiring accommodation in Galway, an allocation of bedrooms has been held on campus in Dunlin Village. Prices are starting from €89.00 per person per night.