ELIA and host partner the University of Évora, School of the Arts are delighted to announce that REGISTRATIONS for ELIA Academy 2023 are now open! Join us in the beautiful city of Évora in the Alentejo region of Portugal for: ELIA Academy 2023 Exploring Situatedness 10 – 12 May 2023 Évora, Portugal We invite all arts educators, students, practitioners and professionals to situate yourself in this inspiring and historic city. Contemplate your place in time and space surrounded by the wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Take part in over 50 sessions exploring session tracks such as Beyond Borders, More than Human, Pedagogy, Slowness, Careers in the Arts, Connectivity, Heritage at Heart and Seen & Heard. Take this opportunity to embrace slow living, discover new pedagogies, and investigate the evolution of the arts and creativity. Through hands-on workshops, exploratory walks, mindfulness sessions and illuminating presentations, connect with your international peers in more meaningful ways. Consider the situatedness of this culture, heritage and place and reflect on how art is created now and how we, as a community of arts educators, are defining its value for the future. |
ELIA member institutions have the option to purchase our Institution Package. This enables two members from your institution to join in-person in Évora, and 10 colleagues and students to join online. Purchase your package here> Also available are EARLY BIRD Individual Passes to both ELIA members and non-members. Get access to all sessions, event materials, social activities (mobile visits, tours), informal gatherings, and networking dinners and lunches. Student passes are also available. Register here> EARLY BIRD Deadline: 31 March 2023 |
Not an ELIA member yet? Learn how you can join our vibrant international arts education community, and participate in the ELIA Academy 2023 at a discounted price. |
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This is an exciting time for Évora which has been announced as the European Capital of Culture 2027. Together with the team at University of Évora, School of the Arts, we look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to the ELIA Academy 2023. Only 1,5 hours by bus or train from Lisbon! Please note: We advise you to book your accommodation as soon as possible. This is due to the high demand for accommodation during this time of year and the limited availability. A list of hotel options and booking info is provided here. |
Please don’t hesitate to contact Conference Manager, Janja Škerget should you have any questions at janja.skerget@elia-artschools.org. We look forward to meeting you then! Kind regards, The ELIA Team |