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PROPOSALS 

CAA 114TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 
Chicago, February 18–21, 2026  

GENERAL INFORMATION  

The CAA Annual Conference is the largest convening of art historians, artists, designers, curators, and visual arts professionals. Each year we offer sessions submitted by our members, committees, and affiliated societies that deliver a wide range of program content. Read more about the history of the program here.  

The CAA 114th Annual Conference will take place at the Hilton Chicago, February 18–21, 2026. The conference will be held in person with a selection of hybrid sessions and events. CAA leadership, in collaboration with the Annual Conference Committee, is reviewing participant and attendee feedback from the 113th Annual Conference to determine any format adjustments needed for the 2026 program.   

TIMELINE

• March 15: Call for Proposals period begins; submission forms open.   
• April 25: Deadline for CAA114 session, workshop, and presentation submissions. 
• Mid-July: Submitters notified of acceptance or rejection. 
• July: Affiliated Society Business Meeting & Reunion or Reception request forms open. 
• Late July: Call for Participation (CFP) opens; chairs of accepted sessions solicit contributors to submit presentation proposals directly to them. 
• Late August: Deadline for CFP submissions.   
• Mid September: Deadline for chairs of sessions soliciting contributors to make their decisions, directly notify their accepted presenters, and add to session entry. 
• Early October: Registration opens and conference schedule is announced. 
• December 5: Access accommodation requests for in-person and/or remote participants due to CAA. 
• February 18–21, 2026: CAA 114th Annual Conference  

Please check back regularly for updates and see this page for important information.