About ICPAHD 2026
2026 5th International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2026) will be held from August 28-30, 2026 in Hulun Buir, China. Building upon thesuccess and rich discussions of previous editions, ICPAHD 2026 will convene in the unique cultural and natural landscape of Inner Mongolia to further the global discourse on the dynamic intersection of art and society.
2024 4th International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2024) aims to continue the dynamic conversations initiated by its predecessors. Set against the backdrop of an ever-evolving global cultural landscape, the conference underscores the significance of public art as a powerful tool for social and human development. The confluence of art, space, and community offers a unique lens through which we can examine societal progress and collective well-being.
The conference seeks to gather a diverse community of international scholars, artists, urban planners, cultural policymakers, and community leaders. Our goal is to facilitate interdisciplinary exchange, present cutting-edge research and practice, and forge new collaborations. By examining case studies and theoretical frameworks, ICPAHD 2026 will illuminate the powerful capacity of public art to shape inclusive public spaces, preserve cultural heritage, and promote holistic human development in a changing world.
Urban Spaces and Human Development: Investigating the impact of art on urban revitalization and sustainable development.
Cultural Policy and Public Art: Examining the role of policy in shaping artistic landscapes and cultural narratives.
New Media and Public Art: Analyzing the integration of digital technologies in public art installations and their societal impact.
2021 International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2021) was successfully held on December 24-26, 2021 online.
The 2nd International Academic Conference on public art and human development (ICPAHD 2022) was successfully held on December 23-25, 2022 online.
2023 3rd International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2023) was successfully held in Tianjin, China from December 22 to 24, 2023
2024 4th International Conference on Public Art and Human Development was successfully held in Chengdu, China from December 27 to 29, 2024
Important Dates
 | Full Paper Submission Date May 22, 2026 |
 | Registration Deadline July 3, 2026 |
 | Final Paper Submission Date July 22, 2026 |
 | Conference Dates August 28-30, 2026 |
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Conference Topics
Public Art
Decorate the base; Sculpture foundation; Materials and technology; Architectural and environmental design; Spatial form design; Display design; Public landscape design; Landscape architecture design; Design of public facilities; Environmental sculpture; Murals and reliefs; Digital graphics processing; Public administration; Changes in public governance; Public services;
Human Development
Health transmission; Mental health; Development of people's livelihood; Green environment; Health management; Health emergency system; Humanistic quality; Sociology; Human history; Humanistic care; Humanitarian; The aesthetic; Cultural inheritance and development; Ethical education;
Publication
All papers, both invited and contributed, will be reviewed by two or three experts from the committees. After a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers of ICPAHD 2026 will be published in conference proceedings, and submitted to CPCI and CNKI for indexing.
ICPAHD 2024丨Published Link丨CNKI
ICPAHD 2023丨Published Link丨CNKI
ICPAHD 2022丨Published Link丨CNKI
ICPAHD 2021丨Published Link丨CNKI
Note: All submitted articles should report original results, experimental or theoretical, not previously published or being under consideration for publication elsewhere. Articles submitted to the conference should meet these criteria. We firmly believe that ethical conduct is the most essential virtue of any academic. Hence, any act of plagiarism or other misconduct is totally unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.
Contact
Conference Secretary: Chloe Lai
Tel: +86-17675667587 (Wechat)
E-Mail: icpahd@163.com
If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us.