Society for Artistic Research

Connecting and advancing artistic research, internationally.

A non-profit, member-led international society. SAR establishes the frameworks that preserve and promote diversity of approach, method, and outcome across creative disciplines — in academic institutions and beyond.

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SAR Online Community Area Now Live

We are very excited to share that the new SAR Community Area is now live here on the SAR website. Created as a year-round space for dialogue, exchange and collaboration, the Community Area brings together discussions, resources, member profiles and shared activities in one place. The initiative was informed by discussi…

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For researchers

Join an international community

Publish on the Research Catalogue, present at the annual conference, join Special Interest Groups, and connect with peers across creative disciplines worldwide.

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For institutions

Become a portal partner

Host your own RC portal, publish a peer-reviewed journal, support PhD programmes, and join the international network of artistic research institutions.

Institutional & Portal Partners →

What SAR offers the field

Research Catalogue

A free, open-access platform with 30,000+ users and 5,700+ artistic research expositions.
Journal for Artistic Research

A peer-reviewed open-access publication. Over 35 issues to date.
Annual conference

The largest international conference on practice-based research in the arts.
Special Interest Groups

Member-led, lasting peer exchange on focused topics across artistic research.
Webinars & seminars

Regular online programme open to members and registered users.
Announcement service

A 14,000-strong newsletter and RC announcement channel for the field.
Portal partners

30+ institutions co-own the RC and shape its long-term direction.
Policy & advocacy

SAR engages with policy makers locally, regionally, and internationally.