Ģ����Ƶ

Keynote Speaker

HON. ABLA DZIFA GOMASHIE

Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie is a distinguished, dynamic and affable veteran Ghanaian actress, producer, screen script writer and politician with a wealth of over three decades experience in the Creative Arts Industry. She is currently Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, also serving as a two-term Member of Parliament for the Ketu South constituency in the Volta region.

She has dedicated nearly all her adult life to promoting and projecting Ghanaian and African culture, producing and directing mini television productions including the popular storytelling program “By the Fireside”. As a distinguished consultant, she has provided valuable knowledge and expertise locally and internationally, to individuals, Civil Society Organizations and State Agencies for policy directions and development of the sector.

Scope

The conference explores the various dimensions of performing and visual arts, showcasing innovative works, research, and collaborations that push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of art and performance. The scope of this conference include:

• Performance art, theater, dance, music, and other forms of embodied practice.
• Visual arts, including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and digital arts.
• Interdisciplinary collaborations between artists, technologists, scientists, and other stakeholders.
• Global perspectives on art and performance, highlighting diverse cultural contexts and traditions.

Paper and Session Submission Instructions and Presentation Formats

• Single Papers: Individual paper presentations will be 20 minutes long, followed by 10 minutes of discussions and questions
• Performance or Lecture-Demonstrations: Up to 50 minutes long
• Workshops: This will range from 1-2 hours
• Film/Video: Up to 2 hours: Session to include an introduction and discussion time
• Panel Discussion: These will vary from 90 minutes for three papers to 2 hours for four papers.
  • There will be a discussant for all panel discussions. Panel abstracts will be evaluated individually as well as collectively. The program committee will recommend the addition of a panelist where an individual abstract appears to fit a panel. The panel organizer should submit proposals for organized panels. The program committee also reserves the right to group abstracts relating to the same theme for panel discussions. Each paper will be 20 minutes long with 10-20 minutes for questions and general discussions
• Other Original Forms of Individual Presentation: This will vary from 20 to 50 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of discussions and questions

To have your Paper/Session considered, download the following to the Global Festival link:

• A one-page (150-250 words) abstract with a title
• Full name of presenter (s)
• Position or Job Title
• Affiliation and Department
• Mailing address
• E-mail address
• Telephone
• Biographical Narrative (1 pg.) or Abbreviated curriculum vitae (1 pg.)

Papers will be selected based on the clarity of the presentation and on the relevance and originality of the ideas presented. Submissions that are not presented in the required format will not be considered.

Individuals whose papers/sessions are accepted will be asked to:

1. Submit a request for audio-visual equipment, e.g., computer, slide, overhead projectors, etc.
2. Accept confirm of their participation by January 30, 2026.

Deadlines

• Submission Deadline December 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: December 31, 2025. The Conference accepts submissions on a rolling basis through December 15, 2025. Please find the full Call for Papers details and submit your proposal online. Early submissions are highly encouraged.

Accommodations

Hotel rooms have been set aside at a reduced rate at the following hotel:

Ģ����Ƶ University Inn
(740) 593-6661

Group Name: GLOBAL ARTS FESTIVAL

For a complete listing of Athens area lodging, please visit the Athens County Convention & Visitors Bureau website:

Symposium Program Committee

Prof. Paschal Yao Younge
Director, Ģ����Ƶ University

Prof. Emerita Zelma Badu-Younge
Ģ����Ƶ University, Azaguno, Inc.

Dr. Divine Kwasi Gbagbo
Loyola Marymount University

Todd Jacops
Ģ����Ƶ University