Kent Arts Conference 2025 | The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Cultural Experiences
The 12th annual Kent Arts Conference is scheduled for July 16-18, 2025.
Art to Be
What does the future hold for the arts? In a rapidly evolving world shaped by technological innovation, societal shifts, and global challenges, artists, creatives, and cultural leaders must gaze into the “futurescape” and envision new modes of artistic expression, audience engagement, and creative impact.
The conference theme invites participants to explore the possibilities and potential of the arts in shaping the world to come, and vice versa. Spanning diverse disciplines – including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, new media, and interdisciplinary practices – this conference provides a platform to share pioneering ideas, unveil groundbreaking works, and collectively reimagine the future of creative expression.
Potential areas of focus may include (but are not limited to):
Envisioning new artistic forms, mediums, and genres enabled by emerging technologies
Exploring how the arts moving forward might address pressing social, environmental, and
humanitarian issues
Developing innovative audience engagement strategies and immersive experiences
Cultivating the creative workforce of tomorrow through dynamic arts education
Investigating the intersection of art, science, and technology to generate novel solutions
Looking at how AI will be applied to creating art moving forward and how that might
redefine ‘art’ as we know it
Empowering marginalized communities through equitable and inclusive artistic practices
Rethinking art, cultural institutions, arts funding, and distribution models for the future
Imagining how the arts can inspire hope, and shape a better world
We welcome proposals that challenge conventional thinking, showcase visionary projects, and spark lively discussions about the transformative potential of the arts. Whether you are an established artist, a rising creative, an arts administrator, an educator, or a passionate advocate, we invite you to join us in charting the “futurescape” of artistic expression.
Featuring:
Talks and presentations
Workshops and hands-on sessions
Discussions, debates and industry panels
Short Film Festival
Come along and join us.
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Visit
https://www.kartscon.com/getting-to-chatham/
Note that the car park charges £3.50 for parking per day.
IMPORTANT: How do I access KArtsCon?
Details will be provided closer to the dates.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email
info@kartscon.com
or call 01227 762 107 for more information.
What's the refund policy?
Refunds will not be made if you cancel with less than 7 days' notice.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, you can. This is important because all participants can choose to receive a certificate of participation. The name that we have on the registration is important.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes. If you can't make it, you can nominate someone else to go in your place. Just let us know.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Only if you inform us beforehand.
Information Source: The Warnborough Foundation | eventbrite