The 16th International Conference “Creativity & Culture” (November 16-22, 2025)

Date: November 20-21, 2025 (please note that the plenary session and thematic sessions are scheduled specifically for the indicated dates)
Venue: Vilnius University Kaunas Faculty, Vilnius Academy of Arts Kaunas Faculty, Online
Participation: Onsite and online options available

Deadlines:

  • Early Bird Abstract Submission, Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Final Abstract Submission, Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025
  • Publishing of Abstract Book: Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • Final Paper Submission: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  • Publishing of Conference Proceedings: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Workshop Details:

This masterclass offers a collaborative space for artistic innovation, allowing participants to deepen their practice, engage in meaningful discussions, and present their work in a professional exhibition.

Date: November 16-21, 2025 (please note that workshops are scheduled specifically for the indicated dates)
Venue: Vilnius Academy of Arts, Kaunas Faculty
Language: English
Selection process: To ensure a dedicated and engaged group, participants will be selected based on their portfolio/CV and a brief proposal

  • Early Bird Portfolio/CV Submission, Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Final Portfolio/CV Submission, Registration and Payment Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025

Conference Topics

The 16th International Conference "Creativity & Culture" explores the evolving landscape of cultural and creative industries.

This year’s topics* include:

  • Current Issues of Cultural and Creative Industries Management
  • Contemporary Challenges to Cultural and Creative Organizations
  • Innovations in Creative Work Organizing
  • New Marketing Solutions for Cultural and Creative Products
  • Creative Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management
  • Transformations in Supply and Value Chains of Creative Industries
  • Changes of Political, Economic, and Legal Environment of Creative Industries
  • Gender Issues in Cultural and Creative Industries
  • Digital Art Management
  • Creative Projects: Today's Challenges - Tomorrow's Opportunities

* Beyond the listed topics, submissions on related subjects are also welcome.

Workshops

Each workshop is an opportunity to deeply engage with creativity, cultural narratives, and self-expression, offering participants a platform to craft meaningful art in collaboration with World-Class Mentors.

Themes include:

  • Drawing and Identity: Exploring the Self through Drawing
  • Identity: Textile Narratives
  • Embodied Identity: Painterly Gestures and Visual Thinking

Format

The workshops will follow a masterclass format, offering intensive, hands-on learning with expert mentors, including practical exploration, individual guidance, and collaborative discussions.

Engagement & Networking

This workshop offers participants the chance to exchange ideas, engage in discussions, and collaborate with scholars, professionals, and artists in a dynamic creative setting.

Materials & Personal Kit

Basic materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their creative kit to enhance their creative process and fully engage in artistic experimentation.

Final Exhibition & Publication

Instead of individual presentations, participants will contribute to a collective exhibition in Kaunas, showcasing works created during the workshop. A catalog and virtual gallery will be produced, ensuring lasting visibility for participants' contributions.

Gala Event

Celebrate artistic collaboration, cultural heritage, and creative achievements as we conclude the conference on an inspiring note.

The Gala Event offers a unique blend of art, history, and culture. The evening features:

  • A guided excursion through the historic Panemunė Castle.
  • The official opening of the conference exhibition.
  • A festive dinner in the grand hall.
  • A special Baroque music concert featuring the early music ensemble Šviesotamsa (Chiaroscuro, Light and Shadow) - Musical Poetry of Sarbievijus: At the Crossroads of Roman and Vilnius Cultures. This program will bring to life the poetry of Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski intertwined with 17th-century Italian Baroque music.