⏰ IVLA 2026: EarlyBird Rate Ends July 15

IVLA 2026 Charleston
​Registration Now Open

Earlybird Rates Until July 15, 2026

The International Visual Literacy Association invites you to join us in Charleston, South Carolina, for the 58th Annual IVLA Conference, “Seeing Through Time: The Legacy of Images in Memory, Place, and Representation,” hosted at the beautiful Gibbes Museum of Art. Registration is now open along with a preview of the session schedule.

This year’s conference offers an exciting opportunity to connect with scholars, educators, artists, designers, researchers, and creative professionals from around the world. Together, we will explore how images influence memory, identity, culture, archives, storytelling, emerging technologies, and the ways we understand both past and present.

Beyond the conference itself, attendees will experience the unique charm, history, hospitality, and visual richness of Charleston, a city whose architecture, cultural traditions, and layered narratives beautifully reflect this year’s theme. We look forward to welcoming both longtime IVLA members and first-time attendees for a meaningful and inspiring gathering this fall.

Registration tiers include pricing for members, students, and early-bird rates. One-day passes are also available. Added excursions and experiences such as the Charleston Architecture Walking Tour, and the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, can also be added during registration.

The most up to date information can be found on our conference page at ivla.org/conference. Please direct any questions to Conference Co-Chairs Katie Greer vice-president@ivla.org, or Justin Baker-Rojas media@ivla.org.

Registration Portal

Publishing Opportunities
​For Members

Would you like to contribute to the next IVLA InSight newsletter?

There are two publishing opportunities:

1. Current research: A short review on what you are currently researching or
2. Visualise it: A visual tool or technique(s) you would like to share

What we’re looking for:

• Include 200-300 words
• At least one image (including credits).

Deadline July 24, 2026

Email your article or any questions you have to membership@ivla.org.

This is an opportunity to extend and share perspectives from across our community.

If you’re not a member and would like to contribute consider joining us! https://ivla.org/membership/​

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Ana Terry​
IVLA Membership Coordinator
International Visual Literacy Association

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