Text and Texture: Rethinking Materiality in Adaptation Studies
Text and Texture 2026
About this Conference
An academic collection exploring materiality in adaptation studies, focusing on how physical mediums, textures, and material practices transform narrative interpretations across different forms of media and artistic expression.
Call for Papers
Seeking scholarly and practitioner submissions examining adaptation through material and sensory perspectives. Topics include theoretical approaches to materiality, textile interfaces, costume design, performance, ecological approaches, and the politics of creative production. 300-400 word abstracts and 150-word biographical notes requested.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission April 30, 2026
- Notification May 11, 2026
- Camera Ready September 1, 2026
- Conference dates 30 April 2026