The call for papers for the upcoming issue of Sinergias – educational dialogues for social change is now open until June 13, under the theme: “The power of artistic and aesthetic expressions in educational processes for social transformation”.
Contributions in different formats will be accepted, including scientific articles, practice-based narratives, opinion pieces and other formats of artistic expression such as poems, music, videos, illustrations, among others.
About the theme:
Beyond conventional forms of communication such as writing and speaking, artistic and aesthetic expressions are vital to learning. They spark creativity, critical thinking, and socio-emotional skills, enriching educational processes and broadening spaces for participation.
However, their meaning goes far beyond pedagogy. Throughout History, artistic and aesthetic expressions have served as powerful tools of resistance and protest in times of oppression and crisis. They open spaces for dialogue and co-creation where communities unite, report injustice, develop critical awareness, and drive social transformation.
Artistic and aesthetic expressions not only reflect the world but also question it from a critical perspective – and have the power to transform it. To value artistic expression is to value freedom, diversity, and the right of all people to express themselves and participate in the collective shaping of the future. Artistic expression should not be seen as a privilege, but as a universal right.
We welcome submissions focused on research and/or practice in both formal and non-formal educational settings, across all geographic contexts, which address (but are not limited to) one or more of the following thematic strands:
- The integration of the arts into educational processes (formal and non-formal), including teacher education;
- Artistic practices that challenge social models reinforcing inequality;
- Artistic practices that promote alternative societal visions (feminist, decolonial, anticapitalist, anti-racist, diverse economies);
- Artistic practices in social and community movements;
- Local, creative/artistic initiatives and co-creation of alternatives in response to territorial challenges;
- The potential of the arts to question the limits of democracy and power, and to promote the inclusion of marginalised and/or discriminated groups.
