The Centre for Magic and Esotericism
The Centre for Magic and Esotericism
Calls for papers for upcoming conferences / events related to magic and esotericism. Please note that these are largely external events, and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of information regarding deadlines.
UNC Charlotte’s Department of Art + Art History and the Center for the Study of Ideas and Practices are hosting an online conference, October 15–17, 2026, centered on the theme Creative Practices and Bridging the Invisible.
The conference welcomes student and emerging scholar submissions, alongside artists and researchers working across visual art, design, architecture, performance, music, poetry, craft, digital media and other interdisciplinary practices. It’s especially focused on how creative work connects to ways of knowing, belief systems and the unseen.
The event will run alongside the exhibition Holding a Bright, Untroubled Sky: Visioning a Better World through Magic, curated by Dr. Amy Hale at UNC Charlotte’s Rowe Galleries.
Submission deadline: March 2, 2026
Formats include short or long papers, artist talks, roundtables, creative experiences, and themed panels.
Registration fees: sliding scale, $0–$20.
Questions can be directed to Prof. Heather D. Freeman at
heatherfreeman@charlotte.edu or heatherfreemanartist@gmail.com.
See more details here.