Cumulus is the only global association to serve art and design education and research. It is a forum for partnership and transfer of knowledge and best practices.

Since its founding in 1990, Cumulus has been a pioneer in advocating for the vital role artists and designers play in shaping better and more humane futures for all. A champion of internationalization in higher education for the art, design and media disciplines, Cumulus is an active network that celebrates the power of creativity, social commitment and engagement with the world. Cumulus members demonstrate the importance of collaboration and global learning in a world where ideas and communities intersect and cross borders.
Cumulus has close to 300 institutional members from 56 countries and representing around 1000.000 students and 80.000 academics and staff members.

Bid instructions are available online at https://www.cumulusassociation.org/call-for-cumulus-conference-hosts-for-2021-2022-now-open/