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The International Journal of the Arts in Society

The International Journal of the Arts in Society aims to create an intellectual frame of reference for the arts and arts practices, supporting an interdisciplinary conversation on their role in society. It fosters multidisciplinary discourse across diverse contexts—studios, stages, classrooms, museums, streets, and the internet. Addressing ever-evolving modes of artistic production, display, and reception, the journal explores how traditional and emerging art forms reflect, challenge, and reshape cultural narratives. Emphasizing pedagogy, knowledge creation, and institutional frameworks, it interrogates the interplay between visual cultures, media forms, and social transformations. With attention to cultural policies, community engagement, and power structures, The International Journal of the Arts in Society considers the arts as political actors and catalysts for societal change, posing the question: What is the place of the arts in today’s world?


The International Journal of the Arts in Society is a Hybrid Open Access journal. We offer various pathways to make your research accessible and make accessibility affordable. Please see our Open Access Statement and Journal Author Rights & Permissions support page for more information.


Acceptance Rate (2024): 58%
Average Publication Time (2024): 94 Days

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The International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts

The International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts offers an interdisciplinary forum for examining how creative practices connect with and reshape social contexts. It explores the intersection of artistic expression, social transformation, and political discourse, highlighting the arts’ role in forming collective identities and community agendas. Through a multidisciplinary lens, the journal investigates the evolving relationship between creative practices, public engagement, and institutional structures. By emphasizing the arts as a site of negotiation and change, The International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts considers how cultural production influences and responds to power dynamics, fostering dialogue on equity, representation, and the arts’ role in contemporary social movements.


The International Journal of Social, Political, and Community Agendas in the Arts is a Hybrid Open Access journal. We offer various pathways to make your research accessible and make accessibility affordable. Please see our Open Access Statement and Journal Author Rights & Permissions support page for more information.


Acceptance Rate (2024): 38%
Average Publication Time (2024): 296 Days

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