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 half day event uplifting resources needed to activate arts and culture in their communities.

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 Shine Bright Community Center to learn more about creative placemaking and placekeeping by joining in our resource and learning event!

• A Panel on Arts & Economic Vitality
• Workshops on corridor development, financial wellness, grant writing, and measuring impact.
• Art demonstrations
• Resource Fair

Parking is limited, however, we encourage you to arrive via public transportation (CTA Red Line, off the 87 Bus Line; Metra ME Line)

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.