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

Call For Paper

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

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.