Intersections: Art, Planning and Place

Intersections: Art, Planning and Place is a half day event uplifting resources needed to activate arts and culture in their communities.
About this Event

Intersections: Art, Planning and Place is a gathering of artists, community leaders, planners, and entrepreneurs focused on the power of creativity to strengthen place and communities. Join for an afternoon of panel discussions, workshops, networking, and a resource fair to explore approaches to creative placemaking and placekeeping.

Cultural workers, community organizations and residents are encouraged to attend.

This event is presented by Elevated Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).

A special thanks to Agape Collective for their thought leadership and coordination support.

Join us at alt_ Chicago to learn more about creative placemaking and placekeeping

• A Panel on Social Cohesion and Belonging
• Workhops on community engagement, contracting, wellness, and storytelling
• Art demonstrations
• Resource Fair

Doors Open at 1:30 p.m.

Event ends at 6:30 p.m.

Parking is limited, however, we encourage you to arrive via public transportation (CTA Green Line or bus lines 91, 85)

Visit ChicagoMade.Us to learn more about Chicago Made, DCASE's professional development and resources for creatives.

Visit ElevatedChicago.org to learn more about Culture Near Transit, Elevated Chicago's Arts & Culture Strategy to protect, preserve, and perpetuate community cultures as a fundamental part of equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) and community growth in Chicago.