Call for contributions – UNESCO Culture and Arts Education Week 2026

UNESCO is inviting the submission of works that are thematically linked to “Culture and Arts Education for lasting Peace” to feature on a dedicated UNESCO webpage during the UNESCO’s Culture and Arts Education Week (25 to 31 May 2026).

Work outputs can include:

Existing articles, papers, or resources
New reflections or publications prepared for this year’s edition
Practice-oriented materials highlighting innovative approaches, research insights, or field experience, and
Any other resources illustrating how culture and arts education can foster dialogue, strengthen diversity, and support peaceful futures.

Rooted in the UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education (2024) , UNESCO’s Culture and Arts Education Week is a global initiative that serves as an annual dedicated moment to highlight how culture and the arts contribute to peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies.

Throughout the Week, UNESCO and its partners will share inspiring practices, research, and experiences from around the world, showcasing how culture and arts education strengthen dialogue, nurtures diversity, and supportslearners of all ages.

To propose your work for integration into the dedicated webpage,or ask for further information, kindly email Ms Mariosa Caruana and Dr Maria Brown by 2 April 2026.

The selection of works is at the discretion of UNITWIN/UNESCO.

Dr Maria Brown and Prof. Peter Mayo
UNITWIN / UNESCO Co-Chairs in Global Adult Education