Arts Council of African Studies Association (ACASA) call for Webinar proposals

 The Arts Council of the African Studies Association (ACASA) invites proposals from ACASA members for its upcoming (Spring / Fall) webinar series. This initiative aims to foster timely, engaging, and innovative conversations in the field of African art history and related disciplines.

We welcome proposals that address emerging topics, revisit critical questions, or bring new perspectives to ongoing scholarly, curatorial, and artistic conversations. Webinars may take the form of panels, roundtables, interviews, or other creative formats. Faculty members may also sponsor graduate student panels through their ACASA membership and serve as mentors throughout the proposal and presentation process.

Proposal Guidelines

Applicants are invited to submit the following materials:

• A brief proposal (500 words) outlining the theme, central questions, and relevance of the webinar
• A proposed title
• A list of (no more than 4) participants (including organizers, speakers, moderators, or respondents) with brief bios
• A description of the format (e.g., panel, roundtable, conversation)
• Preferred timing within the season (if applicable)

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance to current conversations in the field
• Clarity and strength of the central theme
• Feasibility of the proposed format
• Submitter must be an active ACASA Member (panelists are encoraged to join ACASA, but it is not required) 

What ACASA Provides

Selected proposals will receive:

• Logistical and technical support for hosting the webinar
• Promotion through ACASA’s communication channels
• An honorarium for the organizer and each participant (no more than 4 recipients total)

Timeline

• Proposal Deadline: September 1st, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: September 15th, 2026
• Webinar Window: October 15th - December 15th, 2026

Selected applications will also be required to submit project updates to ACASA at key stages leading up to the webinar to ensure continued engagement, accountability, and the overall quality of the program. 

Submission Instructions

Please submit proposals, no later than September 1, as a single PDF to bastian@acasaonline.org with the subject line: ACASA Webinar Proposal – Fall 2026. 

 

For any questions or issues, please email Caroline Bastian at bastian@acasaonline.org