A CALL FOR PAPERS is now open for Poiema Visual Arts' 2027 Biennial Art Conference - Vessels: How Our Stories Shape Our Service!!!

Whether you consider yourself an academic or a practitioner, we invite you to submit a written abstract for consideration by emailing it to hello@poiemavisualarts.org from now until March 15, 2027.

Topic areas that will be considered include:

• Art Making/ Techniques

• Art Education

• Art Business

• Art Ministry/ Theology

• Art History

• Art Therapy

• Special topics dealing with pottery, outside-the-box vessels, & artist perspectives will also be considered.

Each session will be 45 mins in length. To be considered, please submit your abstract, professional bio, a headshot and/or any questions you may have by emailing hello@poiemavisualarts.org. Sessions will be presented at our conference on July 29-31, 2027, at a TBA location (we are working hard to find the perfect fit!) in Cumberland County, PA. If chosen, in exchange for your service, you will receive admission to the conference free-of-charge. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the conversation and become part of a larger community of Christian visual artists!