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.
Upcoming Conference Deadlines
49th Annual Conference, September 4-6, 2025
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA USA
Presenters should take note of opportunities and deadlines as we approach the conference date. Written work is required by August 1 for both conference awards and the ‘research paper & discussion track’ (new this year).
