International Forum on Artistic Research
17th Conference of the Society for Artistic Research (SAR)
Opening đź“Ť Bailey Allen Hall

Opening of the 2026 International Forum on Artistic Research

Presented by: David Burn, Rebecca Braun, Triona Ni Shiochain, Tomás Ó Síocháin
🗓️ Tuesday, 23 June — 3:00pm - 3:30pm (30 mins)
Presenters
David Burn
Rebecca Braun
Triona Ni Shiochain
Tomás Ó Síocháin
Abstract
The 2026 Forum International Forum on Artistic Research is opened by David J Burn, President of the University of Galway, and Rebecca Braun, Executive Dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies at the University of Galway. The official opening features contributions by Tríona Ní Shíocháin, Head of the School of English, Media, and Creative Arts and Established Professor of Music and Performing Arts at the University of Galway, as well as Príomhfheidhmeannach | CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta, the state agency that supports and develops Irish as the spoken language in the Gaeltacht region across seven counties of Ireland.