The Center for Economic and Civic Learning at Ball State University is pleased to announce the 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy, scheduled for September 25-27, 2025. This year’s conference, themed “Character, Aesthetics, and Community: The Interplay Between Community, Art, Politics, and Civic Identity,” will explore the connections between character development, civic identity, and the role of aesthetics in shaping democratic engagement.
Key Dates:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: July 7, 2025
- Conference Dates: September 25-27, 2025
- Submit Proposals HERE
We encourage proposals that explore topics such as:
- The role of education in community and civic engagement.
- The aesthetic dimensions of political life and how art influences civic identity.
- Strategies for reintegrating civics, character formation, and community engagement into education and our public life.
- Case studies and theoretical perspectives connecting arts, political theory, and civic practice.
- How educational institutions can instill character and social responsibility.
- How art, literature, public monuments, visual arts, music, and performance can shape public memory.
- How art has historically contributed to our democracy.
- How we bridge the divide between civic knowledge, character education, and real-world engagement.
- The role does architecture, public space, and urban design play in promoting civic discourse and participation.
- How digital platforms shape civic identity and participation in democratic life.
Submission Details: Proposals should be submitted HERE. For additional information, visit our website.
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