2020 and 2021 have challenged the status quo in more ways than one. The spread of a global pandemic, the economic crisis, social and civil unrest, and an attack on the Capitol. All of this and more have challenged us to reckon with the truth and its consequences. These crises have highlighted the fragility of our systems, the inequity in our safety nets, the pitfalls of capitalism, the dangers of misinformation, and the power of our collective voice.

Where do we go from here? Did we learn anything? How can artists help direct a shift? As Nina Simone said, “An Artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” This year, SPE is seeking presentations by artists, scholars, and researchers whose work confronts our ever-changing reality and explores where we go from here. We are seeking proposals that investigate our relationship to the truth in our current landscape, and the consequences of a tumultuous period of reckoning.

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2022 Graduate Student Presentations
We seek a short presentation of your own artistic work and a brief introduction to your graduate program. You must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of submission. Membership Requirements: SPE membership is required for all participants of accepted proposals. All presenters and co-presenters will have 10 days to join SPE or renew their membership once acceptance notifications are sent out. Conference Registration Requirements and Discount: All participants (presenters, co-presenters, panelists, moderators) must register for the conference in some capacity in order to participate in a session. Accepted presenters are eligible to receive a discounted rate on conference registration. (Co-presenters/panelists for graduate, dialogic, imagemaker, lecture, and teaching & learning presentations are NOT eligible for discounted rates). Panel discussion format presentations are eligible for up to four discounted registrations (one moderator and up to three panelists).