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Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, Faculty of Fine ArtsVIII Conference of Contemporary Arab Art:“Art in Time of Variables” 21-23 April, 2013Call for PapersFaculty of Fine Arts, Yarmouk University organizes the eighth conference of contemporary Arab Art titled "Art in Time of Variables" to attract researchers in fine arts, design, music, drama and architecture. Both scientific and practical contributions will enrich the artistic knowledge and access the local community.This call for papers is addressed to academics and interested researchers.  Participants from other areas such as psychology, sociology, education, philosophy, criticism, literature, history, archeology, media, economy and graduate students are welcome.Conference Topics:1 - Art and political issues2 - Art and community issues3 - Design  between creativity and production4 - Sustainable design and development of environmental awareness5 - Technology and multimedia in art &#38; architecture6 - Critical studies in western art7 - Aesthetic education and receiver psychology8 - Drama and contemporary changes9 – folklore and traditional art10 - Art and MediaImportant Dates:Abstract Due Date               February 10, 2013Acceptance Letter               February 25, 2013       (registration begins)Registration Deadline           March 10, 2013Full Paper is Due               March 10, 2013Instructions:-       Your abstract is no more than 300-word size 12, Times New Roman on MS Word.-       Author, affiliation, institution, email are listed on a separate page.-       Full paper is not more than 15 pages is due on March 10, 2013-       We use APA style format.-       Send your abstract and paper to Prof. Dr. Inas Alkholy and Ms. Sawsan Hassan: art.viii@hotmail.comConditions of Participation:Your paper is suitable for one of our 10 topics.It is supposed to present a new point of view.You follow due dates.You pay registration fees before the deadline.Registration Fees:-       Non-Jordanians: $250, 3-day full-board accommodation, coffee breaks and publications.If you stay longer, you pay your accommodation. A companion guest pays $150-       Jordanian-participants: JD 50 covers coffee breaks and publicationsEntertainment:“Art for All” is a students’ festival planned to welcome and entertain our guests after every day long sessions. We prepare art exhibitions, music concerts and drama performance.Trips:1- Wednesday, April 24 : Full-day trip to the Dead Sea, $70 - lunch and snacks. http://www.visitjordan.com/visitjordan_cms/MajorAttractions/TheDeadSea/tabid/67/Default.aspx2- Thursday, April 25-26: 2-day trip to Petra-Wadi Rum-Aqaba, $150 - full board.http://www.visitjordan.com/visitjordan_cms/MajorAttractions/Petra/tabid/63/Default.aspxhttp://www.visitjordan.com/visitjordan_cms/MajorAttractions/WadiRum/tabid/66/Default.aspx(We will fully cover your accommodation, if you participate in both trips)Conference Steering CommitteeProf. Dr. Inas Alkholy          PresidentProf. Dr. Salwa Mahmoud         Vice PresidentDr. Mahmoud Abdelnabi           MemberDr. Ghassan Haddad              MemberDr. Asem Obaidat                MemberDr. Dalia Abdelmohaimen MemberDr. Ahmad Afifi                 MemberMs. Sawsan Hassan               MemberFor both registration and trips, pay to Yarmouk University as follows:Yarmouk University, Bank  Cairo AmmanYarmouk University Branch,Irbid 211-63 JordanUSD:    253060064500Euro:   21500604100J.D.:   0110060064501Sort Code: 001200Swift Code: CAABJOAMParticipation FormParticipant’s NameTitleInstitution     AffiliationCountry EmailPhoneDead Sea $70    Yes     NoGuests  Yes     No      Petra-Wadi Rom-Aqaba $150       Yes     NoNumberBest Regards,Prof. Dr. Inas Alkholy