Event: Creative Placemaking Symposium, March 1, 2023
In celebration of the University of Maryland’s new Creative Placemaking Minor, please join us for a one-day symposium considering how the fields of art and design can be leveraged in the service of social justice, democracy, and equitable communities.
“Story + Place” a workshop led by poet, dancer, and urban planner Amy Shimshon-Santo will take place on Thursday, March 2 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm in the Art Building. Please see the event webpage for full details.
Presentation topics
- Elevating arts, culture and design to support healthy communities
- Arts-based and community-led placemaking and keeping
- Student-centered civic engagement
- Creating diverse and inclusive built environment discourse and action
Find a list of speakers and their bios, here.