Call for Papers – 2026 Art Crime Symposium
New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust
Deadline
1 June 2026
Location
Auckland, Global
Entry Fee
Free
About
Submit a 250-word abstract for a 20-minute presentation at the 2026 Art Crime Symposium at Auckland Art Gallery, themed 'The Cost of Art Crime'.
The New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust invites abstracts for its 2026 Art Crime Symposium, to be held at the Auckland Art Gallery on Saturday 19 September 2026. The theme for this year is 'The Cost of Art Crime'.
Presentation slots are 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for Q&A. The Trust is particularly keen to receive papers across the following areas:
- Conservation
- Public Art
- Artificial Intelligence
- Indigenous Art
While the Trust is a New Zealand organisation, papers with a global focus and reach are warmly welcomed.
**To apply**, please email
- A 250-word abstract
- A 300-word biography
- Your contact details
Send everything to Penelope Jackson, Chair of the NZACRT, at arthistorian@outlook.co.nz by 1 June 2026.
The symposium is proudly sponsored by Tompkins/Wake. Find out more at [artcrime.nz](https://artcrime.nz/).