51st AICA Congress in Taipei, Taiwan:
Art Criticism in the Age of Virtuality and Democracy
We would like to cordially invite you to take part in this year’s 51st AICA International Congress. The Congress is organized by the Taiwan section of AICA (International Association of Art Critics) and will be held on 14-21 November, 2018 in Taiwan.
The Congress Theme Art Criticism in the age of Virtuality and Democracy addresses some key issues concerning the role of art criticism from the perspectives of:
1. Art criticism in the age of virtuality
2. Art discourse facing challenged democracy
PROGRAMME
Nov. 14-15 | AICA Committees, Board Meeting and General Assembly (in Taipei)
Nov. 16-18 | Symposium (in Taipei)
Nov. 19-21 | Post-Congress Trip (in Tainan, Kaohsiung and Taichung)
REGISTRATION FEE
• Registration Fee for the Symposium on Nov. 16-18
2200 NTD (≒ 60 EURO, 72 USD)
1800 NTD (≒ 50 EURO, 59 USD) for the Early Bird Price (before Aug. 26, 2018)
All the Speakers/Presenters, The Secretariat, AICA International (ie President, Secretary-General, Treasurer, Administrative Assistant) and Chairs of AICA Committees are exempt from the fee for symposium.
• Travel Fee* for the Post-Congress Trip on Nov. 19-21
9000 NTD (≒ 250 EURO, 294 USD)
*It is a package tour. Transportation, accommodation, dining and tours are all inclusive)
• Early Bird Price (before Aug .26, 2018) for the Symposium + the Post-Congress Trip
9000 NTD (≒ 250 EURO, 294 USD)
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
1. Please fill out the Registration Form: https://goo.gl/forms/dXvvEh686fgSChv12 (Registration deadline: Oct 21, 2018)
2. Once we have received your form, we will send you an Online Payment Link in 2 days.
3. Secure the payment online by credit card (via the encrypted third-party payment).
4. After the checking process, you will receive the Confirmation Letter.
HOTELS
If you are attending the Symposium days from Nov.16 to 18, we suggest to book through us for discounted price, please check the registration form (No deposit, pay at the hotel desk.)
HOWARD CIVIL SERVICE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE, Taipei (http://www.howard-hotels.com.tw/en/civil-service/home/)
TEL: +886-2-77122323 | Address: No.30, Sec. 3, Sinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
Discounted price for AICA Congress participants | Single Room 1950 NTD (≒ 55 EURO) per night *
Other options:
• SONNIEN HOTEL, Taipei (http://www.sonnien-hotel.com/en/)
TEL: +886-2-2707-0101#1701、1702 | Address: No.8, Sec. 3, Ren’ai Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Price per single room: around 3800 NTD (*contact us for a discount)
• OR via http://www.booking.com, searching for “Daan” district in Taipei, metros and buses connect with hotels and our venues.
• Accommodation in Tainan (Nov.19-21):
The PLACE Tainan (https://rsv.ec-hotel.net/webhotel/0315?locale=en)
TEL: +886-6-2361680 | Address: No.368, Sec. 1, Zhonghua E. Rd., East Dist., Tainan City 701
*The price is included in the post-congress trip fee.
For more details, please check: https://aicatw-eng.blogspot.com/
For any inquiries please feel free to contact aicacongress2018@gmail.com, thank you and we expect for your participation.