56th AMSTERDAM International Conference on Arts and Performing Arts (ICAPA-26) scheduled on July 6-8, 2026 Amsterdam (Netherlands) is for the researchers, social-scientists, scholars, engineers and practitioners from all around the world to present and share ongoing research activities. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. Presentation Options: Oral Presentation at Conference Venue (in Physical Presence) Poster Presentation at Conference Venue (in Physical Presence) ONLINE (video presentation with WhatsApp/viber/Skype) OFFLINE (creating PowerPoint presentation without/with recorded voice for conference participants) All registered papers will be online at ISBN DOI Indexed Conference Proceedings OR in the ISSN journals. SCOPUS / World of Science-ESCI Indexed Journals (OPTIONAL): All registered papers can be published online in the SCOPUS or World of Science-ESCI Indexed Journal with additional charges.

Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Visual Arts

Visual arts focus on creating works that are primarily visual in nature.

• Fine Arts

  • Drawing (Charcoal, pencil, ink, pastel)

  • Painting (Oil, acrylic, watercolor, fresco)

  • Sculpture (Carving, modeling, casting, 3D printing)

  • Printmaking (Lithography, etching, screen printing)

• Contemporary & New Media

  • Installation Art

  • Video Art

  • Digital Art and NFT creation

  • Conceptual Art

• Decorative Arts & Crafts

  • Ceramics and Pottery

  • Textiles and Fiber Art (Weaving, embroidery)

  • Glassblowing

  • Jewelry Design

2. Performing Arts

Performing arts involve the use of the artist’s own body, face, and presence as a medium.

• Music

  • Composition and Theory

  • Vocal Performance (Opera, Jazz, Pop, Choral)

  • Instrumental Performance (Classical, Contemporary)

  • Ethnomusicology (Study of music in cultural contexts)

• Dance

  • Classical Ballet

  • Modern and Contemporary Dance

  • Social/Ballroom Dance

  • Cultural/Folk Dance (Flamenco, Kathak, Hula)

  • Choreography

• Theatre and Drama

  • Acting (Method, Meisner, Improvisation)

  • Directing

  • Musical Theatre

  • Puppetry and Mime

  • Dramaturgy (Theory and composition of drama)

3. Design and Applied Arts

These topics bridge the gap between aesthetic beauty and functional utility.

• Spatial Design

  • Architecture

  • Interior Design

  • Landscape Architecture

• Communication Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Typography

  • User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design

• Fashion and Industrial Design

  • Apparel and Garment Construction

  • Product Design (Furniture, electronics)

  • Automotive Design

4. Literary Arts

While often categorized separately, literature is a foundational pillar of the arts.

• Creative Writing

  • Poetry and Spoken Word

  • Fiction (Novels, short stories)

  • Creative Non-fiction

• Scriptwriting

  • Screenwriting (Film and TV)

  • Playwriting (Stage)

5. Media Arts

Arts that rely on technology and capture time.

• Photography

  • Fine Art Photography

  • Photojournalism

  • Portraiture

• Film and Animation

  • Cinematography

  • Film Editing

  • 2D and 3D Animation

  • Sound Design

6. Art Theory and History

The academic study of how art is made, perceived, and preserved.

• Art History (From Prehistoric to Post-Modern)

• Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art

• Art Criticism

• Museum Studies & Curatorial Practice

• Art Therapy