About the Journal

Journal of Visual and Performing Arts Research (JVPAR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of visual and performing arts. JVPA serves as a platform for artists, scholars, and practitioners to explore the creative, cultural, and theoretical dimensions of art, music, architecture, film, radio, television, and dance. The journal is committed to fostering innovation, critical discourse, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the arts, while addressing the pressing challenges and opportunities faced by the global arts community.

JVPAR is interested in research and creative works that span the following subject areas:

  • Art: Studies on visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art, as well as their historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts.

  • Music: Research on music composition, performance, theory, and education, as well as the role of music in society and culture.

  • Architecture: Investigations into architectural design, history, theory, and the relationship between architecture and the built environment.

  • Film, Radio, Television: Exploration of filmmaking, broadcasting, media studies, and the impact of visual media on society and culture.

  • Dance: Studies on dance performance, choreography, history, and the cultural significance of dance.

Each manuscript or creative submission submitted to JVPAR undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic integrity, fairness, and the highest standards of scholarly and artistic excellence. Our editorial and review board comprises leading experts in visual and performing arts, ensuring the journal’s commitment to quality and innovation.

JVPAR provides an international platform to address pressing questions in the arts, such as how visual and performing arts can reflect and shape cultural identities, how technology is transforming artistic practices, and how the arts can contribute to social change and community engagement. The journal encourages research and creative works that explore questions such as the role of art in public spaces, the evolution of musical genres, the impact of digital media on storytelling, and the intersection of dance and cultural heritage.

JVPAR welcomes high-quality original empirical research, theoretical articles, and creative works that offer significant contributions to the fields of visual and performing arts. The journal supports methodological diversity, including qualitative research, historical analysis, case studies, artistic portfolios, and multimedia presentations that expand the understanding and appreciation of the arts.

Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of the arts, JVPAR encourages relevant research and creative works from related fields such as cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, education, and technology. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, JVPAR aims to advance the frontiers of visual and performing arts and contribute to the development of innovative artistic practices and cultural expressions.

We invite artists, scholars, and practitioners to submit their original research, creative works, and critical essays to the Journal of Visual and Performing Arts Researchs and join us in celebrating the transformative power of the arts to inspire, challenge, and connect communities worldwide.