Subject: Extension of deadline for submission of abstract to the 8th DLSU Arts Congress, February 2015
The 8th DLSU Arts Congress Committee will be accepting abstracts for paper and poster presentation until October 31, 2014. The deadline for artwork proposals, however, is still on October 31, 2014.
Theme: BUGKOS KULTURA: Sining para sa Pagkalinga at Kapayapaan
Call for Abstracts
Now on its 8th year, the DLSU Arts Congress has become a venue for educators, students, artists, and scholars in various disciplines to share their ideas and works on Philippine arts and culture. Consistent with its inclusive theme, “BUGKOS KULTURA,” the 8th DLSU Arts Congress will accept papers on the more specific topics of:
- The use of art for the promotion of a culture of peace
- The work of artist-peace promoters
- The use of art to fight conflict and violence
- Art and meaningful existence
- Art as critical thinking towards peace
- Art as healing
- Other similar topics
Abstract Submission:
- Submission of an abstract is required for paper and poster presentations. Use the format given below.
- All abstracts must be written in English or Filipino and submitted electronically to [email protected], bearing the subject: “Paper/Poster presentation, 6th DAC”. Files must bear the sender’s Surname in uppercase letters, followed by his or her given names in lower case letters, and a shortened form of the paper/poster’s title, eg., SANTIAGOjoseArtcounterPeace. Faxed submissions will not be accepted.
- Abstract must be prepared as an MS Word document (.doc file format) consisting of 300-500 words using Arial 11-point font typed in letter-sized page, with one-inch margins on all sides. The abstract MUST BE in TEXT ONLY without graphs, pictures or tables, and should contain a title, name/s of author/s (underline the name of the presenting author), department/s and address/es.
- Abstracts for paper and poster presentations must contain a brief introductory statement of the research and continue with the summary of the results obtained, followed by a conclusion(s). It is not acceptable to say “the results will be discussed.” The abstract must also include a list of key bibliographic sources.
- Standard abbreviations should be used throughout the text. Any special or unusual abbreviation should be spelled out in full at first mention, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. Please use a minimal number of abbreviations.
- Symbols (i.e. Greek) can be used as well as boldfaced, underlined and italicized characters.
- Include acknowledgements of the source(s) of research support (if any) on the bottom line of the abstract.
- Check the abstract carefully for grammatical or typographical errors.
- Upon submission, you will receive an email confirmation with an abstract reference number. Please use this number in all future correspondence with respect to your abstract.
- If the abstract of the paper is accepted, the author has until December 15, 2014 to submit the final manuscript, which will be published in the conference proceedings. If the paper is not submitted by the said date, only the accepted abstract will be included in the proceedings.
- Presentations on the days of the conference must not exceed 20 minutes each.
October 31, 2014 | Deadline of Abstract Submission |
November 15, 2014 | Notification of Acceptance |
December 15, 2014 | Submission of Final Manuscript |
February 6-7, 2014 | Presentation of Posters/Papers |
Call for Artworks
(Open to Educators and Staff of the DLSP)
The 8th DLSU Arts Congress will include a term-long exhibit of artworks in coordination with The Museum at De La Salle University.
Artwork Proposal Submission:
- Those interested in participating in the 8th DLSU Arts Congress Museum Exhibit must attend the workshop scheduled on September 26, 2014. Intention to participate must be sent through an email to the Director of The Museum, Ms. Lalyn Buncab at [email protected], stating the party’s name, address, cellular phone number, email address and De La Salle affiliation, not later than September 23, 2014. Details about the workshop will be sent through email.
- Submission of original artworks in the genres of drawings, prints, paintings (acrylic and/or oil on canvas paper or board), printed digital art, and sculptures are welcome. Submission of a high resolution photograph of each of the proposed artwork is required. On the form provided (See below for the Artwork Proposal Submission Form), please indicate the genre of the artwork. The deadline for the submission of proposals is October 31, 2014.
- Only artwork proposals containing a portfolio of a maximum of three artworks with a maximum size of 90cm x 90cm (including the frame) will be accepted. No installation art will be accepted.
- All artwork proposals, together with their respective photographs, must be submitted electronically to [email protected], bearing the subject: “Artwork Proposal, 8th DAC”. Files must bear the sender’s surname in uppercase letters, followed by his or her given names in lower case letters, and a shortened form of the work’s genre and title (eg., SANTIAGOjosepaintOcean).
- Faxed submissions will not be accepted.
- Upon submission, the artist will receive an email confirmation with an artwork proposal reference number. The reference number will be used in all future correspondence in connection with the exhibit.
- If the artwork proposal is accepted, the artist will turn over the artworks to the DLSU College of Liberal Arts on or before December 4, 2014. He/She must fill up and sign the Loan Agreement. If the artworks are not turned over on the said date, or Loan Agreement is not accomplished, the artist forfeits his/her chance of participating in the exhibit.
- The artist must retrieve his/her artwork/s from the DLSU College of Liberal Arts at the end of the third term of the Academic Year 2012-2013.
September 26, 2014 | workshop with artist-participants |
October 31, 2014 | Deadline of submission of artwork proposal |
November 6, 2014 | Notification of acceptance |
Nov. 16 – December 4, 2014 | Submission of artworks at DLSU College of Liberal Arts |
February 3, 2015 | Formal opening of the exhibit in conjunction with the Arts Congress and Arts Month Celebration |
January to May, 2015 | Exhibit |
May 18, 2015 | Retrieval of artworks from DLSU College of Liberal Arts |
Downloads
- Paper/Poster Abstract Submission Form (pdf/282kb)
- Artwork Proposal Submission Form (pdf/19kb)