Voices from the Field

VOICES FROM THE FIELD
A collection of videos of advice, guidance, and tips gathered from our creative placemaking colleagues!

2018 ArtPlace Summit Video Archive

2018 ANNUAL ARTPLACE SUMMIT VIDEO ARCHIVE
Our 2018 Annual ArtPlace Summit in Louisville, KY, gathered our community of colleagues from the field of creative placemaking – projects and organizations we have been able to support, our foundation and government partners, and the researchers, advisors, and colleagues who help shape our work. With Louisville as our cultural backdrop we heard from national and local leaders on some of the most pressing issues facing our field and our communities. You can view a record of the 2018 plenaries here. 

2017 ArtPlace Summit Video Archive

2017 ANNUAL ARTPLACE SUMMIT VIDEO ARCHIVE
In 2017 we gathered our community of colleagues working on creative placemaking for our Annual ArtPlace Summit. The Summit took place in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest gave us a beautiful backdrop to hear from national and local leaders on some of the most pressing issues facing our communities, including immigration, housing, environment, and the rural urban cultural divide. You can view a record of our featured plenaries here. 

Knight Soul of the Community

KNIGHT SOUL OF THE COMMUNITY
A 3-year study conducted by Gallup that determined that social offerings, openness, and aesthetics were three of the most important factors that drive community attachment. These factors provided new ways cities could build community engagement, thereby increasing attachment to place, and strengthening communities. 

2014 Creative Placemaking Summit Videos

2014 CREATIVE PLACEMAKING SUMMIT VIDEO ARCHIVE
The 2014 Grantee Summit was a platform to engage in conversations about the who, whyhow, and what for of creative placemaking. Here you will find a recording of our main plenaries - please enjoy!

2015 Creative Placemaking Summit Videos

2015 ANNUAL ARTPLACE SUMMIT VIDEO ARCHIVE
In our 2015 Grantee Summit we welcomed 300 grantees and partners to take part in two-and-a-half days of sharing, and learning. Here you will find videos of our recorded plenaries.

Creative Placemaking White Paper

CREATIVE PLACEMAKING WHITE PAPER
This was the first white paper by Ann Markusen and Anne Gadwa to say that Creative placemaking animates public and private spaces, rejuvenates structures and streetscapes, improves local business viability and public safety, and brings diverse people together to celebrate, inspire, and be inspired.

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