Official Announcement : 2025 International Public Art Conference
The World Public Art Conference (2025)
Wed Dec 3 2025
United Nations Conference Hall
United Nations
New York
USA
- Registration Deadline: Tue Nov 25 2025
- Registration is free.
- Full information: email: IIPA@oa.shu.edu.cn
Official Announcement
The following clarification is issued regarding information previously published on this website concerning the 2025 International Public Art Conference:
1. No Registration Fee for the Conference
Participation in the 2025 International Public Art Conference is entirely free of charge. There is no registration fee required to attend or take part in any official sessions of the conference.
All interested participants are warmly welcomed to register for and take part in the conference.
2. Post-Conference Gathering Fee
The previously mentioned USD 150 per person fee pertains solely to the Post-Conference Artist Gathering, an independent and informal event organized by the Institute for Public Art (IPA) and its partner institutions. This gathering aims to foster artistic dialogue, professional networking, and cultural exchange among participating artists and representatives following the conclusion of the conference.
3. Refunds
Participants who have already paid the above-mentioned fee but are unable to attend the gathering for personal reasons may request a full refund.
Upon approval, refunds will be processed promptly.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this clarification may cause and extend our appreciation to all participants for their kind understanding, cooperation, and continued support.
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Supplementary Notice on Public Art Exchange Activities
In conjunction with the 2025 International Public Art Conference, the Institute for Public Art (IPA) will convene leading public art researchers, curators, and artists from around the world for an International Public Art Research Exchange Meeting, together with a series of academic and cultural exchange activities.
These side events, to be held on 4 December 2025 in New York, are organized in support of and following the 2025 International Public Art Conference.
The International Public Art Research Exchange Meeting will provide an open platform for the presentation of current research, dialogue on emerging global practices in public art, and the exploration of collaborative frameworks that strengthen cross-cultural understanding and professional development within the field. Accompanying cultural and academic visitations will include institutional tours, artist roundtables, and networking opportunities designed to promote sustained partnerships between universities, art organizations, and practitioners engaged in public art research and implementation worldwide.
Together, these activities aim to advance international collaboration, foster intercultural exchange, and contribute to the ongoing global dialogue on the role of public art in contemporary society.
Scheduled Date: 4 December 2025
