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SPE 62nd Annual Conference

Adaptation

Society for Photographic Education   /   Deadline: 06/01/24

SPE 2025 Call for Proposals SPE'S 62nd Annual Conference: Adaptation
*Share your ideas, images, strategies, and visions. Be bold. Be creative. Be generous. We are seeking a diverse array of approaches. If the categories feel too constraining, submit to the closest fit, and we can discuss your presentation format upon acceptance. *

*Categories *

*Pedagogy: a 40-minute presentation on teaching and/ or educational strategies. Emphasis for 2025: How do we adapt our teaching to rapidly changing academic structures and technological opportunities? *

*Imagemaker: a 40-minute presentation by the artist about their own work. *

*History / Theory: a 40-minute presentation on a historical topic, theoretical concern, or another artist's work. *

*Panel: a 90-minute presentation by up to three panelists and a moderator. *

*Workshop: a 90-120 minute session for hands-on technical or pedagogical workshops. Examples might include AI or VR software/hardware, or alternative processes. *

*Professional Development / Career Mentorship: a 40–90 minute session to assist members with career advancement or creative practice expansion. Examples might include preparing a teaching dossier, approaching galleries, etc. *

*Immersive Experiences: a 90-120 minute open session to demonstrate creative uses of interactive or immersive media. *

*Snapshots: Great ideas in 20 minutes (think Ted Talk). Give us a big picture in a concise format or a compelling peak into a new project. *

*Student Presentations: a 20-minute presentation on the student-artist's work, with a brief introduction to their educational program. Open to currently enrolled students. *

Location

Peppermill Resort Reno Nevada

Fees

$10.00

Eligibility

Eligibility

*SPE members and nonmembers are eligible to submit one (1) proposal for consideration. If you presented in both 2023 and 2024 (Denver and St. Louis), you are not eligible for this submission cycle. Current SPE membership is required for all presenters of accepted proposals. All presenters, co-presenters, panelists, and moderators will have 10 days to join SPE or renew their membership once they are notified of acceptance. *

Submissions occur through Slideroom

Requirements

Membership Requirements: SPE membership is required for all participants who have accepted proposals. All presenters and co-presenters will have 10 DAYS to join SPE or renew their membership once acceptance notifications are sent. All participants (presenters, co-presenters, panelists, and moderators) must register for the conference in some capacity to participate in a session BY DECEMBER 31, 2024.

Awards

SPE Imagemaker Award

Recognition of excellence for the highest ranked annual conference proposal in the Imagemaker category, the SPE Imagemaker Award recipient receives a cash prize, plus a one-year membership to SPE and an annual conference pass.


Proposals accepted: April 15 - June 1
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SPE High School Educator Award

Recognition of excellence for the highest ranked annual conference proposal of a High School Educator, the SPE High School Educator Award recipient receives a cash prize, plus a one-year membership to SPE and an annual conference pass.


Proposals accepted: April 15 - June 1

Evaluation Criteria

All submissions are reviewed by a peer review panel recruited from SPE Caucuses and Chapters on a rotating basis, as well as at-large members, in a manner meant to ensure representation of all the major disciplines and demographics of SPE. The 2025 Conference Proposal Call for Entry will be open from April 15 to June 1, 2024. Submission Deadline: June 1, 2024, 11:59 PM EDT .

Contact Information

T Roberts
PO Box 6653
Cleveland, OH 44101

P: 2166222733
W: https://spenational.slideroom.com/#/Login
E: reno2025@spenational.org