The Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) invites Temple University students to showcase their work and research on the use of arts in healthcare settings through student poster presentations at the Arts and Quality of Life Conference 2025. Please note that this opportunity is open to Temple students studying at the Boyer College of Music and Dance, the School of Theater, Film and Media Studies, the College of Public Health and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine only.

Students across all academic programs are invited to present their work and research on the application of the arts in medical or community healthcare settings. This event offers a valuable opportunity to share your work with an interdisciplinary audience and engage in meaningful discussions about the role of the arts in health-related fields. Selected submissions will have the chance to present in person during the conference from 4:15-5:15 PM. Selected participants will be notified of their acceptance to present by Friday, December 20, 2024, with a deadline to confirm participation of Monday, December 30, 2024.

Whether you're studying art, healthcare, social sciences or any other discipline, your unique perspective on how the arts intersect with health and healing is invaluable.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, November 15, 2024

Abstract Submission Guidelines

To prepare your abstract submission, please include the following, which you can copy and paste into the corresponding form fields at the submission link below. Note: Each form field is limited to 360 characters or approximately 60 words.

• Type of Work: Identify the nature of your presentation (e.g., clinical work, philosophical exploration, research study). This helps clarify whether your poster focuses on hands-on clinical experiences, theoretical discussions or research findings.
  Example: "This poster explores a clinical case study on..."
• Art Modality: Specify the primary art modality or theoretical framework used (e.g., music, dance, visual art, drama or a specified philosophical approach). Highlight its importance in the context of your work.
  Example: "...utilizing dance as a therapeutic tool for trauma recovery..."
• Approach or Design: Briefly describe the method or design of your work. For clinical presentations, describe the intervention of treatment plan. For philosophical ideas, explain the key arguments or frameworks. For research, outline the methodology.
  Example (Clinical): "The intervention involved a series of guided music therapy sessions with a focus on anxiety reduction in adolescents."
  Example (Philosophical): "This presentation examines existential perspectives on the therapeutic use of art."
• Key Insights or Findings: Summarize the main outcomes or insights gained from your work. If presenting clinical work, describe the observed benefits or challenges. For philosophical ideas, highlight the main arguments. If research-based, summarize the key findings.
  Example (Clinical): "The case demonstrated improved emotional regulation and communication skills post-intervention."
  Example (Philosophical): "The discussion reveals how art as a medium can deepen existential meaning in therapy."
• Conclusion and Implications: Conclude with the broader implications of your work. Emphasize its relevance for arts in healthcare settings, philosophical discourse or clinical practice.
  Example: "This work suggests that integrating art therapy into clinical settings can enhance patient care, especially for individuals with trauma histories."

Submit Your Poster Proposal