# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: May 16-17, 2026. Venue: University of Oxford and onlineAbout this EventSacred Arts 2026:Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and RitualUniversity of Oxfordand onlineMay 16-17, 2026Registration fees** (for both attendees and presenters):In-person participation: £180Virtual participation: £100Prices exclude eventbrite feesNon-presenters are also welcome to attend the conference.Call for PapersEver since the dawn of time, there has been an art-based approach to spirituality. People have created and developed ritualistic relationships with artefacts in order to help them understand, express, and communicate with the divine. From jewellery to iconography, music, garments, sculptures, architecture, incense, and more, these objects of art have encapsulated and preserved religious symbols and traditions over many generations.This conference aims to bring together researchers, postgraduate students, and creatives interested in the role that religious artefacts and rituals can play in our perception of the sacred. In this transdisciplinary forum, we will be sharing ideas relating to all aspects of art and the divine, especially regarding matter, materials, and materiality in religious cultures throughout the ages. Art is associated with religious traditions around the world, and sacred objects/artefacts (such as icons, sculptures, jewellery, garments, architecture, etc.) have the capacity to depict and describe archetypal, spiritual concepts and religious content through matter. We would like to explore topics revolving around the connection between religions and material culture, especially in observing the relationships between people and sacred artefacts, whether these relationships are of spiritual, informative, creative, scientific or ekphrastic nature.We would like to explore the following questions: How can religious artefacts shape our understanding of the divine? What type of ekphrastic responses may be generated between different mediums of religious art? What factors come into play in the making and development of iconography and other art of religious significance? How can archaeological findings tell us more about the history of the sacred in our psyche?We welcome 15-minute presentations of either academic or creative form.Central topics include, but are not limited to:Iconography: process, meaning, making, and usingCalligraphyEkphrastic responses to sacred art (such as icons)Art-based rituals in spiritual practiceCross-cultural interactions and influencesArchaeological discoveries through these artefactsModes of interaction between different cultures/faiths in the creation and use of artefacts with religious significanceSpiritual architectureSpecial processes and techniques in iconographyRenovation of artefactsSacred musicFood in religious practiceReligious sculptureClassicism and neo-classicist approaches to religion through artThe RenaissanceReligious symbols in art of ancient civilizationsThe contemporary use of ancient religious symbols in art, fashion, and ritualsComparative religionReligious manuscriptsInterdisciplinary conversationsConsciousness and the imaginal realmArchetypal expressionsSpiritual symbolismMythology as methodologyAlchemical symbolismHeld at the University of Oxford (as well as online), this two-day hybrid conference will take place on 16-17 May, 2026.Presenters may either share academic papers and/or creative work (poetry, prose, photography, music, painting, etc.), as we highly encourage arts-based research, as well as research which stimulates reflection on creativity, image, symbol and archetype. Please fill out our proposal form on https://forms.gle/Go8CULxEBW15iUbd7 by February 16, 2026. We will be announcing our plenary speakers and the full programme of the conference will be ready after the presenters are selected.We look forward to receiving your abstracts! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f57e3920-dbe1-11f0-98cc-77e631188975-rimg-w523-h740-dcf0e9dc-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/sacred-arts-2026-exploring-the-spiritual-dimensions-of-artistic-expression/100001977605815229 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, business, conferences, literary-art, nonprofit, virtual, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 109.05, max: 195.72, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Anne's College - **lat**: 51.7621852 - **long**: -1.2625217 - **full address**: St Anne's College, 56 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a5a2a56c2c8417f6facd9c98050858243514bd03e5d58bb0702e1e909633a8e2-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcf0eadc-gmir.jpg?v=1766042404 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression being held? - **A:** Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at St Anne's College, 56 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression? - **A:** Ticket prices for Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression range from GBP 109 to GBP 196 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIn personGBP 196 + GBP 16 feeAvailableOnlineGBP 109 + GBP 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression? - **A:** Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression is organized by London Arts-Based Research Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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