3rd, 4th and 5th of July 2026. Zona Joven Building, Candelaria
4th International CanArts Meeting
Organised by the Town Council of Candelaria, in Tenerife.
– Free participation for both speakers and attendees –
Welcome to CanArts, the 4th Canarian International Arts Meeting 2026
From 3 to 5 July 2026, the municipality of Candelaria, in Tenerife, will once again become the epicentre of interdisciplinary artistic creation with the 4th International CanArts Meeting.
Under the title “CanArts, Canarian International Arts Meeting”, this event establishes a space for exchange among creators, researchers and educators, with the aim of promoting and disseminating the contemporary artistic scene both in the Canary Islands and internationally.
What is CanArts?
The 4th International CanArts Meeting is aimed at creators in music, the arts and the sciences; educators in music and other artistic disciplines; and researchers in music, the arts and the sciences. Its focus is on contemporary artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries.
All contributions, whether from creators, educators or researchers, must have an interdisciplinary nature that explores the relationship between music and other arts and sciences.
Our goal?
To explore the connections between music and other arts and fields of knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary creation and the dissemination of the Canarian and international artistic heritage.
Who is it aimed at?
CanArts is presented as a space for cultural and interdisciplinary exchange in the field of the arts and education. It is aimed at artists, creators, researchers and educators who are interested in participating as speakers in order to present their work and studies.
It is also open to all those with intellectual and artistic interests who wish to attend as audience members and who seek to enjoy the diversity and richness of Canarian and international arts.
Creators
Creators in music, the arts and the sciences who are interested in sharing their projects, artistic languages and compositional techniques related to interdisciplinary creation.
Researchers and Educators
Professionals and academics who wish to share studies, research or methodologies related to contemporary artistic creation and interdisciplinary education.
Emerging Creators and Researchers
New talents seeking visibility, exchange of ideas and the opportunity to connect with experts and other professionals in a space for growth and collaboration.
Audience
People passionate about art, music and the sciences who wish to attend, learn and enjoy the richness and diversity of the contemporary artistic landscape.
An Interdisciplinary Experience
Under the motto “CanArts, Canarian International Arts Meeting”, this edition highlights:
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The relationship between music and other arts.
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The generation of knowledge at both local and international levels.
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Cultural heritage as a link between regions and continents.
The programme of the Meeting includes seminars, presentations, round tables and other interactive formats designed to foster dialogue and collaboration between artists from different disciplines and academics. Its aim is to generate synergies, promote interdisciplinary creation in the Canary Islands and globally, and deepen the study of contemporary artistic heritage, both from the archipelago and internationally.
With a commitment to promoting knowledge transfer, this project brings together a team of academics and artists to research and disseminate results through academic publications and audiovisual content, available on the CanArts YouTube channel. The initiative seeks not only to preserve and document the history of music and the arts in the Canary Islands, but also to encourage, highlight and safeguard international artistic heritage. In this way, it fosters the creation of cultural links between different regions and continents, giving Canarian and international artistic heritage a prominent place in collective memory.
Call for Contributions Timeline
Meeting Schedule
Dates
Proposal submission deadline
7 April 2026.
Notification of accepted proposals
5 May 2026.
Audience registration period
Online attendance: registrations open until 26 June 2026.
On-site attendance: registrations open until 3 July 2026, subject to availability.
Meeting dates
3rd, 4th and 5th of July 2026.
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Invited Speakers 2026
FILMEDUCA
Diego Contreras. Philologist and Secondary Education Teacher.
Pascual Ross, photographer and visual artist.
Pilas B. Gil Frías
Professor of Didactics of Musical Expression.
University of La Laguna (ULL)
Begoña Lolo Herranz
Professor of Music History.
Autonomous University of Madrid and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.
Gonzalo Díaz Yerro
Professor of Composition at the Higher Conservatory of Music of the Canary Islands
Diego Navarro
Composer and Conductor.
Founder and Director of FIMUCITÉ.
Encuentro CanArts location
📍 Zona Joven Puntalarga
C/ Pasacola, s/n, Candelaria, Tenerife. España.
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