Symposium Call for Proposals: Place, People, and Purpose

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Place. People. Purpose. brings together artists, educators, scholars, and community leaders for a two-day gathering exploring art's power to activate place, deepen identity, and strengthen community. Held at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art—itself a living artifact of American cultural history—the symposium pairs rigorous conversation with hands-on practice, celebrating Indiana's creative legacy as a lens for understanding who we are and where we are going.

We invite you to submit a proposal to be a presenter.

Email *

Place. People. Purpose. Venus Rising by Tuck Langland frames the historic Haan Museum of Indiana Art mansion.

Presenter Name *

Institutional affiliation: *

Primary Theme(s) Addressed *

Place: How does geography—Indiana's landscapes, cities, and communities—shape artistic vision? What does it mean to make art about and from a specific place?

People: Who are the makers, teachers, and storytellers who carry Indiana's creative traditions forward? How do we document, celebrate, and learn from living artists?

Purpose: Why does art matter to communities and institutions? How do cultural organizations sustain themselves and remain relevant? What is the artist's responsibility, if any, to the public?

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Session Title *

Session Description (250 words or fewer) *

Format *

Hands-on Workshop

Lecture

Art Demonstration

Lightning Talk

Poster

Panel

Other:

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Presenter(s) Biography (150 words or fewer) *

Technical, Space, or Material Needs *

Thank you for submitting your proposal. Individuals will be notified of proposal acceptance by August 12.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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