pacific arts association :: international symposia
about the paa international symposia
The Pacific Arts Association’s International Symposia are held every three years.
These Symposia are an important feature of the Association’s ability to achieve their stated aims:
1) to exchange knowledge and research
2) to provide a forum for dialogue and awareness about Pacific art
3) to connect individuals and institutions around the world
4) to encourage greater cooperation among those who are involved with the creation, study, and exhibition of Pacific art
These Symposia are an important feature of the Association’s ability to achieve their stated aims:
1) to exchange knowledge and research
2) to provide a forum for dialogue and awareness about Pacific art
3) to connect individuals and institutions around the world
4) to encourage greater cooperation among those who are involved with the creation, study, and exhibition of Pacific art
current paa international symposia
Announcing PAA XIV International Symposium
Oceanic Blazing Forms: Memory, Place-making and Imagination
23-27 June 2026 Wereldmuseum Leiden
Symposium of the Pacific Arts Association entitled ‘Oceanic Blazing Forms: Memory, Place-making and Imagination’ will take place at the Wereldmuseum Leiden, the Netherlands.
Information relating to travel and accommodation, along with associated events and registration can be found at 2026 Events