MAKE SOME PLACE: Conversations about people, practice, and 'creative placemaking'
Conversation #3: Partnerships

Community partnerships and collaborations are key elements to the creative placemaking process. By combining resources, the process is inclusive of different viewpoints often leading to vibrant and more sustainable results. From local to international communities, discover how partners can enhance your practice.

MAKE SOME PLACE: Conversations about people, practice, and 'creative placemaking'
Conversation #2: Adapting to Your Place

A benefit of socially engaging art is that it often takes place in unexpected, publicly ­accessible spaces. For example, by bringing art to community gardens, parks and public plazas, we create connection among neighbors and more vibrant neighborhoods. This conversation will uncover the plethora of community spaces and resources available to artists, while also addressing site ­specific work and contextual considerations. 

MAKE SOME PLACE: Conversations about people, practice, and 'creative placemaking'
Conversation #1: This Practice is a Social One

What is ‘creative placemaking’? The term has emerged from the field of community planning and development to describe how arts and culture play a vital role in shaping community places. The series begins by establishing some common language and definition around the term ‘creative placemaking’. We will discuss the concept, its importance to artists and communities, and review examples.