Social Theory,
Politics
& The Arts
Social Theory, Politics, & the Arts
STP&A is an international membership organization of researchers, policy-makers, educators, practitioners, artists, and students that explores arts trends, practices, and policies.
The STP&A conference is the oldest and one of the most influential academic gatherings in the field of arts management and cultural policy. STP&A participants are drawn from a broad range of disciplines including political science, sociology, economics, law, arts management, arts education, art history, museum studies, cultural studies, education, and policy studies as well as arts managers and artists.
Conference Deadlines & Sponsors
49th Annual Conference, September 4-6, 2025
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA USA
The 49th Annual Conference is generously sponsored by the Taylor & Francis Group. Conference presenters are invited to submit research to the special issue of the Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society.
