# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Storytelling: Archetypes in Focus - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Oxford & Online, May 30–31, 2026.About this EventThe Art of Storytelling: Archetypes in Focus A Transdisciplinary ConferenceMay 30-31, 2026Where:Oxford University (and Online)Fees**:£180 (In person participation)£100 (Online participation)Proposal deadline:April 6, 2026Note: Participants interested in attending the conference without presenting a paper are also welcome.Call for PapersCall for Papers:“The power of stories lies in their ability to access the deep layers of the psyche, providing a mirror to our inner world.” – Marie-Louise Von FranzAs aptly stated by Jimmy Neil Smith, “We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.” What distinguishes humans is not merely our consciousness, but our innate capacity to craft narratives—myths being the earliest manifestations of this unique trait, as noted by Margaret Atwood, “built in the human plan. We come with it.”This conference aims to convene screenwriters, performance storytellers, digital storytellers, authors, educators, practitioners, journalists, scholars, researchers, psychologists, visual artists, and other creatives to explore the diverse types, functions, and significance of storytelling. In addition to delving into the fundamental question, “what truly constitutes a story?”, we seek to delve into why storytelling remains vital, how it continues to resonate in contemporary society, and the profound impact narratives have on shaping our perceptions and identities. With a comparative lens, we will examine various narrative forms, tracing their roots in mythology to the latest innovations in storytelling.We invite 15-minute presentations on topics including (but not limited to) the following:Common archetypes in storiesSandplay and its narrative implications in therapyStorytelling as a therapeutic toolMurals and visual storytellingThe intersection of storytelling and technologyStorytelling in media and journalismDigital storytelling: Innovations and challengesExploring cross-genre storytelling through the prose poemEkphrastic storytelling: The dialogue between image and textPerformance storytelling: Oral traditions in modern contextsThe role of research in storytelling practicesFairytales, fables, and their enduring relevanceContemporary renditions of mythologyEvolution of archetypal themes in children’s filmsChildren’s pop storytelling culture: Trends and impactsThe function of storytelling in pedagogyStorytelling in dramaAnalysing shifts in archetypal reflections in children’s storiesUnderstanding the psychology underpinning storytelling processesSurrealism and magical realism: Expanding narrative boundariesThe art of visual storytelling: From illustration to graphic novels to sequential artFor creatives: Sharing and discussing your own creative storytelling workThe full conference programme will be announced following the proposal deadline, once all presenters have been selected.Note: Participants interested in attending the conference without presenting a paper are also welcome.Submission Guidelines: Abstracts should be submitted through https://forms.gle/RNGZfmDqQymGKLHA9 by April 6, 2026.Conference Fee (for in-person participation) includes:Tea/coffee breaks and lunch on the first dayAccess to the fully online conference format on all daysConference booklet, raffle gift, and invaluable networking opportunitiesContact Information: For inquiries or clarifications, please email us at conferences@labrc.co.uk https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/73c64e50-1330-11f1-81c1-bf347b615305-rimg-w523-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/the-art-of-storytelling-archetypes-in-focus/100001983832693991 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Theatre, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-art-of-storytelling-archetypes-in-focus-tickets-1983832693991 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 195.72, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Anne's College - **lat**: 51.80217 - **long**: -1.2943379 - **full address**: St Anne's College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: London Arts-Based Research Centre (https://allevents.in/org/london-arts-based-research-centre/20943432) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f68c2ff7233bc211c48bdf25c330ef9406a1e72523d7ee1c905979b731e1ac6f-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1772123507 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/315028d2ed53e8acc47b326e93f99790e866342470f86e7757d5a6a150f1278d-rimg-w400-h400-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg?v=1772123506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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