| The following is a short alphabetical list
of some of the top art history associations of which graduate students in
the History of Art should be aware. Those listed below are general in nature, for more
specific societies, consult any of the directories listed at the bottom of this page (most
are searchable by subject). Many associations allow students to join at a reduced rate
(see their Websites for details) and most hold annual
conferences and put out Call for Papers.
NOTE: THE DATES MARKED BELOW (FOR
CONFERENCES AND CALL FOR PAPERS) COULD CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -- CONTACT
THE ASSOCIATIONS DIRECTLY FOR ACCURATE DATES
American Council of Learned Societies
http://www.acls.org
Founded in 1919, the ACLS now holds yearly meetings (by
invitation only) consisting of a program of interest to the scholarly community
that the ACLS represents. The Charles Homer Haskins Lecture takes place each year at the
Annual Meeting in which lectures by distinguished senior scholars are delivered and
subsequently published as ACLS Occasional Papers (see a listing of publications on the
Website). The Annual Meeting is attended by representatives of the constituent societies
and a limited guest list for a small number of additional meeting participants, who are
invited to the Haskins Lecture and the public session. Many Canadian associations attend,
and is relevant for art historians as it is important for coming in contact with
interdisciplinary fields.
Art Libraries Society (ARLIS)
http://www.arlisna.org/
Publishes Art documentation: bulletin of the Art
Libraries Society of North America. Tucson, AZ: The Society, c1982. Concordia
University Library Call # Periodical Z 675 A85A77X 1982-ONWARD
Association of Art Historians (AAH)
The Association was formed in te UK in 1974 to promote
the study of art history. It represents the interests of art and design historians in all
aspects of the discipline, including art, design, architecture, photography, film and
other media, cultural studies, conservation and museum studies. Publications: Art
History, quarterly journal; The Art Book, a quarterly review magazine; Bulletin,
an extended newsletter for members published three times a year; Register of
Independent Art and Design Historians Postgraduate Research Survey, provision within
the UK; Careers in Art History, a 48 page booklet; and Guidelines on
Professional Practice, a 13 page booklet. Call for Papers are posted on the Website.
CFP deadline: December
Conference dates: April
Location: UK
Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) /
Association d'études canadiennes (AEC)
http://www.acs-aec.ca/
Founded in 1973 at Queen's University, Kingston, the
Association for Canadian Studies is exclusively dedicated to the promotion of research,
teaching and publications on Canada. Yearly conferences are held in June (see the Website
for the Call for Papers). Numerous publications include Directory to Canadian Studies
in Canada, Interdisciplinary Approaches to Canadian Society, and a Directory
of Canadian Speakers. Membership and contact details are listed on the Website.
CFP deadline: in November
Conference dates: in June
Location: Canada
Association francophone pour le savoir
(ACFAS)
http://www.acfas.ca
Founded in 1923 to promote and sustain science and
technology in order to effectively implement them in the cultural development of the
community, this association is national in scope. Awards related to the visual arts
include: Prix des sciences humaines; Prix Jacques-Rousseau (interdisciplinary); Prix
Desjardins d'excellence étudiants-chercheurs (for master's and doctoral students in all
disciplines, worth $2,500). Publications: Interface (semi-annual). Art history falls under the heading 'sciences
humaines'.
CFP deadline: check website
Conference dates: May
Location: Canada
Canadian Museums Association
http://www.museums.ca
Founded in 1947 to promote the interests of all Canadian
museums on a national basis; to advance museum services in Canada; to promote the welfare
and better administration of museums. Awards: Outstanding Achievement Awards. Publishes Muse
Concordia University Library Call # Periodical AM 21 A1C38X 1983-ONWARD [Quarterly] and The
Official directory of Canadian museums and related institutions / Repertoire officiel des
musees canadiens et institutions connexes. Concordia University Library Call
# Reference AM 21 A2C33X LATEST EDITION.
Canadian Society for Education through Art /
Société canadienne de l'éducation par l'art
http://www.csea-scea.ca
Founded in 1955 to promote art in education. Open to
individual membership. Awards given for excellence in art teaching, and scholarships for
graduating students to attend post-secondary institutions. Publishes, The Journal,
Canadian Review of Art Education, Newsletter (semi-annual)
Canadian Society of Aesthetics (CSA) / Société
canadienne d'esthetique (SCE)
http://www.uqtr.uquebec.ca/SCE/anglais/index.htm
Founded in 1984 to keep aesthetic theorists in close
touch with the creative and critical practices that are the basis of their discipline and
to increase awareness of aesthetic issues among Canadian citizens and develop the
intellectual and conceptual resources for dealing with them. The society is national in
scope and membership open to individuals. Member: Canadian Federation for the Humanities.
College Art Association
http://www.collegeart.org
Founded in 1911, the College Art Association promotes
excellence in scholarship and teaching in the history and criticism of the visual
arts, and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information among those interested in
art and history of art. Publications include Art Bulletin, Art Journal,and
CAA Careers. Style Guides for each publication are listed on the Website as well
as and Call for Papers and extensive information on the yearly conferences (every 7 - 8
years they have a conference in Canada).
CFP deadline: check website
Conference dates: February
Location: North America
Modern Language Association
http://www.mla.org
Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of
America has over 30,000 members in over 100 countries works to strengthen the study and
teaching of language and literature. Publishes a Directory to Periodicals and
lists several awards on its Website, including travel awards for graduate students who
wish to present 15 minute papers at the annual conference held in late December (very
interdisciplinary -- several sessions open to art historians). Call for Papers are posted
in the Spring edition of the MLA Newsletter as well as on the Website.
CFP deadline: April
Conference dates: last week in December
Location: North America
Society of Architectural Historians
http://www.sah.org/
Founded in 1940, the Society encourages scholarly
research in the field and promotes the preservation of significant architectural monuments
that are an integral part of worldwide historical and cultural heritage. Member: American
Council of Learned Societies. Publishes a newsletter and the Journal of the Society of
Architectural Historians, Concordia University Library Call # NA 1 S6 Microfilm
1941-66, Periodicals 1966-ONWARD (see the Website for submission guidelines). Yearly
conferences are held between April and June; the Call for Papers is announced in the
newsletter one year prior to the meeting. Awards and information on the Society's E-mail
Discussion List (SAH-L) are listed on the Website.
CFP deadline: September
Conference dates: April
Location: North America
Society for the Study of Architecture in Canada
(SSAC) / Société pour l'étude de l'architecture au Canada (SEAC)
http://www.canada-architecture.org
Founded in 1974, SSAC is a learned society, devoted to
the examination of the role of the built environment in Canadian society. National in
scope, membership open to individuals. Publishes SSAC Bulletin/ Bulletin SEAC
which contains scholarly articles, book reviews, critiques. Awards the Martin Eli
Weil Prize ($250) for an original essay (in either official language) suitable for
publication, from part-time or full-time university students at the graduate or
undergraduate level. Affiliated with Society of Architectural
Historians.
CFP deadline: February
Conference dates: May
Location: Canada
Universities Art Association of Canada (UAAC) /
Association d'art des universitiés du Canada (AAUC)
http://www.uaac-aauc.com
Most Canadian professionals in the visual arts are members of this
association and give papers at the annual conference held in early November in different
cities across Canada. Panels are chaired by professors or graduate students, and attending
the numerous sessions is a good way to keep in touch with colleagues in the field across
Canada. UAAC will provide some funding for members (especially students) to give papers.
All information on sessions, membership, etc. can be found in the Association's
newsletter, the journal (which also lists job postings). Publishes RACAR:
Revue d'art canadienne / Canadian art review. Concordia University
Library Call # Periodical N 1 R18X 1975-ONWARD. Concordia
students can contact Dr. Brian Foss for more information.
CFP deadline: March
Conference dates: first week in November
Location: Canada
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