FATE IN REVIEW 2026 -2027

Re[FOCUS]

FATE in Review (FIR), the journal of Foundations in Art: Theory and Education, invites scholarly and creative submissions for our upcoming 2027 digital issue. This year, we align our inquiry with the 2027 FATE conference theme, Re[FOCUS], a call for a radical act of reassessment within the landscape of foundations education and art and design.

PERIODICAL VISION

We seek submissions that refocus the status quo through a balance of serious inquiry and hopeful curiosity. Contributors are encouraged to explore this theme through various "lenses," such as shifting pedagogical perspectives, zooming in on specific studio practices, or finding clarity in a post-pandemic landscape.

Call for submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Open: April 24, 2026 - September 1, 2026

SUBMISSION CATAGORIES & REQUIRMENTS

We are seeking diverse content streams to reflect the breadth of our field, ranging from traditional research to innovative digital formats.

Original Research: The "standard" scholarly article; includes data, analysis, and deep inquiry into foundations theory or institutional landscapes, 4000 -5000 words.
Review Article: Synthesizes existing research on a topic, such as the intersection of AI in art making or social responsibility, 3000-4000 words.
Brief Report: Focused updates, teaching reflections, or preliminary findings on new pedagogical methods, 1500 - 3000 words.
Reviews & Interviews: Critiques of books, teaching materials, exhibitions, podcasts, or structured interviews with artist-educators.
Additional Content Streams: We also welcome submissions of Studio-Based Projects and those specifically designed for digital formats.

FORMATTING

& STYLE GUIDLINES

To maintain consistency and academic rigor, all submissions must strictly adhere to the following style guide:

Style Manual: Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), 18th Edition.
Citation Format: Notes and Bibliography system (using footnotes and a comprehensive bibliography).
Visuals: Authors are responsible for image clearing and providing high-resolution files if accepted for layout.
Identifying Information: Please make sure to remove identifying information from the paper submission. Identifying information is part of the "Author Section" of the submission form.

INQUIRY TRACKS

When preparing your submission, consider how your work addresses these core areas:

Re[focusing] Pedagogy: Looking past the expected to better support students today and prepare them for tomorrow.
Re[focusing] Feedback: Using inclusive, neurodiverse, and restorative methods that work for everyone.
Re[focusing] Social Responsibility: Reevaluating the artist/designer’s role in 21st-century global politics and health.
Re[focusing] Studio Practice: Challenging traditional models of making and materials to cultivate expansive inquiry.
Re[focusing] Technological Intersections: Adapting pedagogy through the inclusion or rejection of Artificial Intelligence.