Dear Division Leadership Team,
My name is Ashley Stewart, and I'm currently coordinating a pre-conference proposal on behalf of the Visual Communication Studies Division (VCSD) for ICA 2026, to be held South Africa.
We're in the early stages of planning and are exploring the possibility of co-sponsorship or co-organization with other Divisions or Interest Groups whose focus aligns with ours thematically. This partnership could involve financial support, promotional assistance, reviewer participation, or even co-convening-depending on your capacity and interest.
The proposed theme is "Decolonizing The Visual: Community, Memory, and Resistance" and we are hoping that affiliation with members of your Division can provide a meaningful platform for interdisciplinary dialogue.
We'd be delighted for a potential collaboration. The deadline for proposals is 29th of August. Please let me know if your Division would be open to discussing co-sponsorship, and I'd be happy to share more details or set up a brief call.
Warm regards,
Ashley Stewart
International Liaison
(On behalf of the Visual Communication Studies Division)
Lecturer of Visual Communication Design
Unit head, Graphic design, University of Port Harcourt,
International Alumni Ambassador, Loughborough University, UK
International Liaison VCD, International Communication Association- ICA
Finalist, StudyUK Alumni Awards for Culture and Creativity
DMI student essay award winner
Board Member, ACASA-2025
Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship Alumni Coordinator for West Africa
Country Director (Nigeria) Global South Arts in Health Week, GSAHW