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The IVSA is a democratic and academically-oriented professional NPO devoted to the visual study of society, culture and social relationships.

The purpose of IVSA is to promote the study, production, and use of imagery, visual data, and visually-oriented materials in teaching, research, and applied activities. We also foster the use of still photography, film, video, and electronically transmitted images in sociology and other related fields. Together we work to encourage:

- documentary studies of everyday life in contemporary communities
- the interpretive analysis of art and popular visual representations of society
- studies about the social impact of advertising and the commercial use of images
- the analysis of archival images as sources of data on society and culture
- the study of the purpose and the meaning of image-making practices like recreational and family photography

15/10/2026

Check out the city of the 2027 IVSA Conference!

Follow us on a tour of Cardiff, a vibrant capital blending historic charm with modern culture, and get a sneak peek at the sites that are around the venues for the IVSA Conference, Film Festival, and Exhibition.

Find out more at https://visualsociology.org/2027-ivsa-conference-cardiff-wales-uk/

🗨️ We strongly advise early provisional booking of accommodation, due to a number of competing events in the city in June, and we have negotiated preferential rates at a range of hotels. Please note that advance reservations can be cancelled at no cost.

VENUE: University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
DATES: Wednesday June 30th – Saturday July 3rd 2027
CONFERENCE THEME: A Dance of Perception – the symbiosis between image and sound

14/10/2026

IVSA AWARD NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2026
Nominations for the 2026/2027 IVSA Awards Programs have begun. All nominations and supplementary materials will be accepted until November 10th for all IVSA award programs, including:

🔷 RIEGER Awards ($1000): for outstanding work in visual sociology by graduate students
🔷 PROSSER Award ($1000): for outstanding work in visual methodologies by beginning scholars
🔷 ACAR Awards ($1000): for exceptional work in advancing Anti-Colonial and Anti-Racism goals and principles

Full details at https://visualsociology.org/awards

IMPORTANT DATES
November 10, 2026: Deadline for submitting nominations
December 21 2026: Award recipients notified by the IVSA President
Awards ceremony at IVSA conference in Cardiff, June 2027

Photo: Jair Hernandez

13/10/2026

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07/10/2026

[NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30TH]

IVSA CONFERENCE 2027 - CARDIFF
"A Dance of Perception: The Symbiosis Of Image and Sound"

The International Visual Sociology Association Conference 2027 invites us to reflect on the intricate ways in which image and sound intertwine in shaping our understanding of society. We welcome submissions that engage with the conference theme from diverse disciplinary, methodological, and cultural perspectives.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

➤ The Sensorium of Everyday Life
➤ Media, Film and Digital Cultures
➤Performance, Ritual and the Body
➤Memory, Identity and Emotion
➤Indigenous and Multicultural Perspectives
➤Technology, AI and the Future of Perception
➤Methodological Innovations

Submission Types:

➤Papers (15-minute presentations)
➤Workshops
➤Posters
➤Exhibition Installations
➤Films

Full details at visualsociology.org/call-for-submissions

Submission deadline: 30th November 2026
Conference Dates: Wednesday 30th June – Saturday 3rd July 2027

In collaboration with the University of South Wales - Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

28/09/2026

[NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30TH]
IVSA CONFERENCE 2027 - CARDIFF
"A Dance of Perception: The Symbiosis Of Image and Sound"

The International Visual Sociology Association Conference 2027 invites us to reflect on the intricate ways in which image and sound intertwine in shaping our understanding of society. We welcome submissions that engage with the conference theme from diverse disciplinary, methodological, and cultural perspectives.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:
▪ The Sensorium of Everyday Life
▪ Media, Film and Digital Cultures
▪ Performance, Ritual and the Body
▪ Memory, Identity and Emotion
▪ Indigenous and Multicultural Perspectives
▪ Technology, AI and the Future of Perception
▪ Methodological Innovations

Submission Types:
▪ Papers (15-minute presentations)
▪ Workshops
▪ Posters
▪ Exhibition Installations
▪ Films

Full details at visualsociology.org/call-for-submissions/
Submission deadline: 30th October 2026
Conference Dates: Wednesday 30th June – Saturday 3rd July 2027

In collaboration with the University of South Wales - Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

18/09/2026

[NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30TH]
2027 IVSA CONFERENCE: CARDIFF, WALES, UK
VENUE: University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
DATES: Wednesday June 30th – Saturday July 3rd 2027
CONFERENCE THEME: A Dance of Perception – the symbiosis between image and sound

Cardiff is a vibrant capital blending historic charm with modern culture. The main train station and Sophia Gardens’ coach park are just a short walk from the city centre, making arrival easy for conference visitors.

The University of South Wales’ ATRiuM campus is located in the heart of the city. The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, set beside beautiful Bute Park, is a 10–15 minute walk from the city centre. Both venues offer quick access to Cardiff’s lively cultural and academic scene.

Welsh culture is shaped by strong traditions in visual arts, storytelling, music, and community life. The Welsh language (Cymraeg) is central to this heritage and is actively supported through government initiatives, bilingual education, and cultural events. Its growing presence in media, public spaces, and daily use reflects a shared commitment to valuing and preserving Cymraeg for the future.

We are looking forward to our next IVSA Conference!

More info and call for submissions at https://visualsociology.org/2027-ivsa-conference-cardiff-wales-uk/

▪ We strongly advise early provisional booking of accommodation, due to a number of competing events in the city in June, and we have negotiated preferential rates at a range of hotels. Please note that advance reservations can be cancelled at no cost.

08/09/2026

[NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30TH]
IVSA CONFERENCE 2027 - CARDIFF
"A Dance of Perception: The Symbiosis Of Image and Sound"
The International Visual Sociology Association Conference 2027 invites us to reflect on the intricate ways in which image and sound intertwine in shaping our understanding of society. We welcome submissions that engage with the conference theme from diverse disciplinary, methodological, and cultural perspectives.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

▪ The Sensorium of Everyday Life
▪ Media, Film and Digital Cultures
▪ Performance, Ritual and the Body
▪ Memory, Identity and Emotion
▪ Indigenous and Multicultural Perspectives
▪ Technology, AI and the Future of Perception
▪ Methodological Innovations

Submission Types:

▪ Papers (15-minute presentations)
▪ Workshops
▪ Posters
▪ Exhibition Installations
▪ Films

Full details at https://visualsociology.org/2027-ivsa-conference-cardiff-wales-uk/

Submission deadline: 30th October 2026
Conference Dates: Wednesday 30th June – Saturday 3rd July 2027
In collaboration with the University of South Wales - Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

30/06/2026

WOKSHOP | AFFECTVE VISUALITY: THE MATTER OF EMOTION IN VISUAL RESEARCH
In a collaborative spirit, this event, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the International Visual Sociology Association, will take place on October 15, 16, and 17, 2026, at the University of Alicante (Spain).

This workshop will explore the role of emotions in the visual society and, specifically, will examine—from both theoretical and empirical perspectives—how images express certain emotions, how researchers address affect in their methodological design, and the impact of affect on themselves, on their work, and on the reception of their work.

The workshop will feature four international speakers, three interactive participatory research workshops, a meeting between the researchers and the president of the International Visual Sociology Association, 50 presentations by researchers, and a cultural activity.

This event is organized in collaboration with Concordia University (Montreal) and the SSHRC-funded TRANSFORM project based at McGill University (Montreal), the International Research Group on Sociology of Emotions, Bodies, and Sensibilities (EMOCS) at the University of Alicante, and the ISA Research Committee 57 (Visual Sociology).

Find out more at https://visualsociology.org/workshop-affective-visuality-emotion-in-visual-research/

Photo: Pepe Calvo, Donna Immobile 1979-1981

26/06/2026

"Seeing Wellness as Political Refusal: Exploring the Radical and Transformative Care and Wellness Practices of Justice and Diversity Leaders"

Curated by Dr. LauraKrystal Porterfield, the event at Rutgers University—Newark included a pop-up exhibit of The Seeing Wellness Project and a thought-provoking dialogue with writer and poet Cole Arthur Riley. We appreciated the space to reflect together on wellness and its role in movements for justice, diversity, and collective transformation.

As a follow-up opportunity to stay connected with this work:

The Seeing Wellness Project is currently recruiting new participants. If you are a BIPOC woman, femme, trans, or non-binary person whose work centers DEIJ, please consider joining! No photographic experience is required.

Seeing Wellness Project Link to Participate: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MG7qVZQihjscCy

Photography by: Fred Stucker (www.stucker.com)

24/06/2026

The 40th Anniversary Event "Critical Collaborative Collage: Creating Visual Counterstories in Response to Dominant Narratives", which was held concurrently at San Diego State University and the University of Maryland College Park in May 2026 was a success!

Faculty and graduate students from and came together to explore collage as an analytic tool for creative qualitative inquiry. The workshop took place in three phases:

1) identify a relevant dominant narrative in media,
2) collage a counter narrative working collaboratively,
3) share your thoughts on restorying and the creative analytic process through a Gallery Walk.

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