Pre-Conference Tour: Acropolis Museum - Tuesday 9 June 2026

The Arts in Society Conference is pleased to offer the following tour of the Acropolis Museum.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is a modern, light-filled museum showcasing the archaeological treasures of the Acropolis. Built above an active excavation site, it features glass floors revealing ancient ruins below. Inside, you’ll find the Parthenon sculptures, intricate marble friezes, and artifacts that trace the history of the sacred hill. Its top-floor Parthenon Gallery aligns perfectly with the temple itself, offering striking views of the Acropolis.


Date: 9 June 2026
Time: TBD
Meeting Point: Outside in the courtyard of the museum.
Cost: USD$30.00

Booking: Reservations can be made by clicking the button below. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the tour.

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Conference Dinner at Musique Café - Thursday 11 June 2026

The Arts in Society Conference is pleased to announce the Conference Dinner at Musique Café.

“Musique is a stylish hotspot in Pangrati that blends warm hospitality, refined Mediterranean cuisine, and elegant design. With its authentic character and modern flair, it has become one of the neighbourhood’s go-to meeting places for locals and visitors alike.”

Date: Thursday 11th June 2026

Time: 20:00 (8 PM)

Location: Musique Café (Map)

Arrianou 37, Athina 116 35, Greece

Cost: US$ TBD

Booking: Reservations can be made by clicking the button below. Please note, only reservations that have been paid in full will be considered confirmed and space is limited. Simply requesting a reservation will not guarantee a place at the dinner.

Please choose MEAT, FISH or VEGETARIAN option when registering. The menu is seasonal and will be released closer to the conference.

Closing Session and Award Ceremony - Friday 12 June 2026

The Twenty-First International Conference on The Arts in Society is pleased to host the Conference Closing Session and Award Ceremony.

Come join the plenary speakers and your fellow delegates for the Closing Session and Award Ceremony, where there will be special recognition given to those who have helped at the conference as well as announcements for next year’s conference. The ceremony will be held at the University directly following the last session of the day.

Date: Friday, 12th June 2026
Time: Directly following the last session of the day
Location: Plenary Room at the University

There is no need to pre-register for this event.

Conference Closing Reception - Friday 12 June 2026

The Arts in Society Conference is pleased to announce the Conference Closing Reception.

Common Ground Research Networks and the Twenty-First International Conference on the Arts in Society will be hosting the closing reception at the University. Join other conference delegates and plenary speakers for drinks, light hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to converse.

Date: 12 June 2026

Time: After the Closing Awards Ceremony.

Location: At the University.

Cost: Free for all conference participants.

There is no need to pre-register for this event.

Online Special Events

Online Welcome and Training Session

Join other delegates for a pre-conference welcome reception and training session.

We are excited to announce the online conference will be delivered on the CGScholar platform – developed by the Common Ground Media Lab, the research and technology arm of Common Ground Research Networks.

This special event will walk you through the CGScholar Event Microsite so you have a rich online experience by learning how to comment and participate online. It will also teach delegates how to update their profile and Presenter Pages in order to add digital media: video, sound, and other files.

9 June 2026 - 18:00 PM (Greece Time Zone) / 10:00 AM (CST)

Online Talking Circle

Talking Circles are a distinctive feature of our in-person conference, and this year we are also taking them online. Talking Circles offer an opportunity to meet other delegates face-to-face, and engage in extended discussion about the issues and concerns they feel are of utmost importance to that segment of the Research Network. Participation is open, encouraged, and supported.

12 June 2026 - 17:00 PM (Greece Time Zone) / 09:00 AM (CST)