About us

The Visual Science of Art Conference (VSAC) 2026 brings together designers, scientists, artists, engineers, and innovators to explore how visual perception and artistic practice intersect to shape human experience and interaction with the world. The conference examines how insights from perception and art advance our understanding of visual experience and inform creative practice, scientific inquiry, and the development of intuitive and effective technologies.

Important Dates

Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Symposia submissions deadline

Sun, May 10, 2026

Talk, Poster and Conversation submissions deadline

Thu, May 28, 2026

Notification of acceptance

Wed, Jun 10, 2026

Early-bird registration deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Fundamental research in visual cognition or neuroscience addressing mechanisms of visual experience

Research in visual perception, empirical aesthetics, or psychology of art, using artworks or aesthetic experience to investigate perceptual processes and inform visual interfaces

Investigations into perception-driven innovations for healthcare design, mental health, or socially responsive environments

Empirical research on perceptual phenomena in art and their technological applications for usability, performance, or well-being

Cross-disciplinary research in machine vision, Vision Language Models (VLMs), and computational modelling and simulation of visual phenomena

Studies of perceptual mechanisms applied to human-computer interaction, AI, VR/AR, medical imaging, or assistive technologies

Case studies of perception-informed prototypes in AI, VR/AR, medical devices, or assistive solutions

Interdisciplinary work exploring how visual science informs ethical, accessible, and sustainable solutions

Call for Papers Description

VSAC 2026 welcomes submissions for symposia, presentations (talks and posters), and conversations. Symposia submissions involve a 2-hour thematic session proposal. Presentations require a title, 300-word abstract, and affiliation. Conversations report collaborative research between artists and scientists.