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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 4h

5 DAYS TO GO! From Manchester to Liverpool, Dundee to Oxford and Birmingham, Art History Festival is popping up across the UK next week. With free events taking place in galleries, museums and online, there’s plenty to discover from 5–11 October. Where will you be joining us?

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 6h

🖼️ Exhibitions at Art History Festival 2026 From contemporary design and ceramics to fashion, photography and painting, there are exhibitions to explore across the UK throughout Art History Festival week.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 29/09/2026

6 DAYS TO GO 🎨 The Art History Festival is nearly here! From Aberdeen to Belfast, Cambridge to Liverpool, there are free events happening across the UK from 5–11 October. Find an event near you: festival.forarthistory.org.uk

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 29/09/2026

🎨 AAH Events at Art History Festival 2026 As part of this year’s Art History Festival, the Association for Art History is hosting a programme of events exploring different areas of art history.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 28/09/2026

⏰ 7 days to go! From exploring art in Ulster to discovering new perspectives in London, with events taking place online too, Art History Festival is bringing art history to audiences across the UK. 📅 5–11 October 2026 🎟️ Free events across the UK and online www.festival.forarthistory.org.uk

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 23/09/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Events at Art History Festival 2026 Looking for something the whole family can enjoy this October? Art History Festival includes a range of free activities for families, with opportunities to explore exhibitions, make art and discover fascinating stories from the past. ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 21/09/2026

🎨 Events for Young People at Art History Festival 2026 There’s plenty to explore at this year’s Art History Festival, with events for young people spanning colour, curating, surrealism, collage, clay and film.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 21/09/2026

A look back at four days in Venice with eight curators from across the UK, taking part in a professional development programme hosted by @artfund.bsky.social and the Association for Art History. ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026

🖼️ Collections & Artworks at Art History Festival 2026 From Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary collections, this year’s Art History Festival is a chance to get closer to artworks and discover the stories held within collections across the UK.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026

Call for Papers: Association for Art History 2027 Annual Conference Next year’s Art History Conference will be held 7-9 April 2027 in collaboration with the @exeter.ac.uk. We are now inviting paper proposals from members and non-members. ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 17/09/2026

🎙️ Talks & Lectures at Art History Festival 2026 Want to dig a little deeper? This year’s Art History Festival programme is packed with talks, conversations and tours exploring artists, artworks, collections and the ideas behind them.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 16/09/2026

🖌️ Making & Materials at Art History Festival 2026 What can materials tell us about art? This year’s Festival invites you to get hands-on with the processes behind art and discover how artists work with everything from print and colour to textiles, clay, and sculpture.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 16/09/2026

Deadline extended: Undergraduate Video Prize 📱 Open to UK undergraduate students studying art history or visual culture, the prize invites students to create a short video of up to 90 seconds reflecting on their experience of studying art history.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 15/09/2026

🎞️ Film & Photography at Art History Festival From historic photographs of colonial India to Paul Seawright’s exploration of sectarian violence, this year’s Festival programme offers plenty of ways to explore how photography and film can document, question and reshape our understanding of history.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 14/09/2026

📣Three weeks to go until Art History Festival 2026!📣 From 5-11 October, the Festival returns for its sixth year, bringing a week of free events exploring art, design and architecture across the UK and online.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 11/09/2026

Thinking about joining AAH? Our Membership Manager Jane is here to help you make the most of your membership, whether you're just starting your art history journey or already studying at university. forarthistory.org.uk/membership

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 10/09/2026

18 Sept Deadline: Undergrad Video Prize 2026 Are you a UK undergrad studying art history or visual culture? Submit a short video (up to 90 seconds) about your experience studying the subject for a chance to win and be screened at the National Gallery, London. loom.ly/wibjyVM

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 06/09/2026

Did you miss our recent Curatorial Conversation with Kim Sajet? Catch up on it and all our other curatorial conversations, in partnership with The Warburg Institute on our Curatorial Playlist on Youtube. 🔗 loom.ly/K1Ml3FQ

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 04/09/2026

Have you written or marked a brilliant dissertation in art history or visual culture this year (2025 - 26 academic year)? If so, why not consider nominating it for our Undergraduate Dissertation Prize?

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 01/09/2026

So, what is the Art History Festival? 👀 Now in its sixth year, the Art History Festival is a UK-wide, free annual event organised by the Association for Art History, bringing the richness of art history to public audiences and showing how it connects to the world around us.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 24/08/2026

Are you heading back to school, college or university soon and starting to think about what you might want to do in the future? 🎓 If art, culture and creativity are your thing, have you thought about a career in art history? ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 20/08/2026

Eight curators have been selected to take part in a fully funded, four-day professional development programme at the Venice Art Biennale this September, hosted by @artfund.bsky.social and the Association for Art History and made possible with generous support from individual funders. ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 18/08/2026

📣 Art History Festival 2026 📣 We’re thrilled to announce the return of our UK-wide Art History Festival! Join us this October for a week of free talks, tours, workshops, demonstrations, creative experiences and more, taking place online and in venues across the UK.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 13/08/2026

What an insightful day! ✨ Today’s symposium brought together doctoral researchers and early career scholars to explore the fragment as a critical and creative lens across art history, visual culture, artistic practice and curatorial studies.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 07/08/2026

AAH Newsletter subscribers can enjoy 30% off a subscription to The Burlington Magazine with code AAH30 at checkout. Read in print or online - visit The Burlington website to subscribe and learn more.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 06/08/2026

Just one week to go until our Summer Symposium 2026: The Fragment: Form, Method, and Meaning. 📅 Thursday 13 August, 10am–6.30pm 📍 The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ 🎟️ Free to attend Book your free place: loom.ly/2ejE7f4

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 05/08/2026

We're delighted to welcome Bill Balaskas and Anjalie Dalal-Clayton as incoming Trustees of the Association for Art History.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 31/07/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Christine Bates as this year’s Art History Residency recipient, delivered in partnership with The Ampersand Foundation. Due to unforeseen circumstances the previously announced resident was unable to take part this year. Read full announcement: loom.ly/r5etoAs

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 30/07/2026

Call for Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Applications Have you written or marked a brilliant dissertation in art history or visual culture this year (2025-26 academic year)? If so, why not consider nominating it for our Undergraduate Dissertation Prize?

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 29/07/2026

As we wrap up our Meet the Team series, meet Gregory Perry, CEO of the Association for Art History Gregory leads the organisation’s overall vision and direction, supporting our work to champion art history and connect people with the subject through research, programmes, and public engagement.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 28/07/2026

Summer Symposium 2026 The Fragment: Form, Method, and Meaning 📆13 August 📍The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street | Free, in-person event loom.ly/VBcu_jc

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 27/07/2026

Next in our team introductions is Claire Parker, Administrator at the Association for Art History 👋 Claire helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and supports the day-to-day work of the organisation.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 24/07/2026

Next up in our team introductions is Chloe Nigro, Development Manager at the Association for Art History 👋 Chloe leads our fundraising work, helping to support the programmes, activities, and opportunities we deliver across the organisation.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Meet Jo Mackeson, Head of Finance at the Association for Art History 👋 Jo oversees the organisation’s finances, helping to support and sustain the work we do across our programmes and activities.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 21/07/2026

We're hiring! We are looking for a new Editor for the @AAH_Journal team. Deadline for applications: Friday 2 October 2026 To find out more about this position, and how to apply, follow link in bio. loom.ly/xE4Tyl0 Image: A Música. Oscar Pereira da Silva. circa 1896.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 20/07/2026

Today we’re introducing Jane Chandler, Membership Manager at the Association for Art History Jane is responsible for developing our membership programme and supporting our community of members across the organisation. Keep an eye out for more team introductions throughout the week.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 16/07/2026

Meet Cat Bibby, Conference Coordinator at the Association for Art History 👋 Cat organises our Annual Conference and Book Fair, coordinating every stage of planning and delivery to create a seamless and engaging experience for delegates, speakers, and partners with close guidance from the team.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 15/07/2026

One month to go! ⏰ We're inviting arts organisations, museums, galleries, historic houses, universities, artists, curators and community groups across the UK to host free public events as part of this nationwide celebration of art history.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 13/07/2026

Meet Samuel Bibby, Managing Editor of Art History, our journal dedicated to innovative and influential art historical research. Stay tuned to learn more about the people behind what we do.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 08/07/2026

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing the team behind the Association for Art History 👋 Say hello to Christina Bradstreet, Head of Programmes at the AAH ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 04/07/2026

Deadline Tomorrow: 5 July 2026 The Association for Art History's 2026 Summer Symposium invites postgraduate and early career researchers to explore the fragment as a critical and creative paradigm across art history, artistic practice, and visual culture. loom.ly/2ejE7f4

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 03/07/2026

What is the AAH? 👋 If you've recently found us, you might be wondering exactly who we are and what we do. Swipe through to learn more ⬅️ forarthistory.org.uk

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 29/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Curatorial Prize panel discussion and awards, and for braving the heat to celebrate with us! ☀️ It was a fantastic evening of conversation and we're so grateful to the brilliant panel for sharing their insights.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 29/06/2026

48 hours left to submit your proposal for the AAH Conference 2027! We encourage proposals for sessions that engage with ideas in our Scope/Provocation and which will make for an exciting, topical, and thought-provoking event. Deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2026 Submit now: loom.ly/9GsU-w8

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 25/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome Elizabeth Johnson and Lenia Kouneni to the AAH Higher Education Committee. The HEC supports advocacy for art history across UK higher education, and we're excited to have Elizabeth and Lenia's expertise and insights on board.

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 24/06/2026

❗One week left to submit your proposal❗ AAH Conference 2027 | Deadline: 1 July 2026 Want to convene a session at the Association for Art History Annual Conference 2027 at University of Exeter? Now is the time to submit your proposal. More details via loom.ly/9GsU-w8

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 23/06/2026

This evening's event in London: Panel Discussion - Curating in Partnership: The Power (and Politics) of Collaboration. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this evening's event in London - we will have fans on in the room and plenty of cool water available!

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 19/06/2026

📚 Schools in the UK finish their summer term soon, and if you're considering getting involved in our Art History Schools Champion project, we recommend reaching out to your local schools before they finish for summer!

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 17/06/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching: Submit your session proposal by 1 July 2026. The AAH Conference 2027 returns 7–9 April 2027 in collaboration with the University of Exeter. The Annual Conference reflects the Association for Art History’s commitment to a broad and inclusive art history. ⬇️

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Association for Art History @forarthistory.org.uk · 16/06/2026

Call for Papers: AAH Summer Symposium 2026 - The Fragment: Form, Method, and Meaning The Association for Art History's Summer Symposium is a one-day annual event highlighting current postgraduate and early career research. ⬇️

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