GATHERING PLACES by Metro
About this Series
Gathering Places: Creative Conversations (Summer 2024) is a three-part virtual series that explores the intersections of urban life, placemaking, and artistic expression. Hosted by placemaking leader Madeleine Spencer, you’ll hear from nationally-acclaimed creative placemakers and Portland area placemaking grantees who will share their inspirations, artistic journeys, and the unique challenges of working within community spaces. In collaboration with Placemaking US, Gathering Places is co-presented and sponsored by the Community Placemaking program of Metro – the greater Portland, area’s regional government that serves 24 cities and three counties in Oregon.
Our esteemed guests come from diverse disciplines within the creative placemaking realm, including arts federations, urban design, community arts, and more. The Gathering Places: Creative Conversation Series not only celebrates the vast spectrum of artistic practices but also aims to demystify the creative process in placemaking for the audience, offering a deep dive into the dedication required for a life in the realm of creative placemaking. The series shines a spotlight on Portland's flourishing creative community, fostering a deeper appreciation for centering the arts within its urban landscape.
Each event concludes with a lively question and answer session and is free and open to the public.
More information about Metro’s Community Placemaking grant program can be found at www.oregonmetro.gov/placemaking.
Our esteemed guests come from diverse disciplines within the creative placemaking realm, including arts federations, urban design, community arts, and more. The Gathering Places: Creative Conversation Series not only celebrates the vast spectrum of artistic practices but also aims to demystify the creative process in placemaking for the audience, offering a deep dive into the dedication required for a life in the realm of creative placemaking. The series shines a spotlight on Portland's flourishing creative community, fostering a deeper appreciation for centering the arts within its urban landscape.
Each event concludes with a lively question and answer session and is free and open to the public.
More information about Metro’s Community Placemaking grant program can be found at www.oregonmetro.gov/placemaking.
Speakers
🎥 VIDEO ARCHIVE: Theatre and immersive art honors Black history and culture
🎥 VIDEO ARCHIVE: Building community through culturally specific marketplaces
🎥 VIDEO ARCHIVE: Generational community building through food, festivals and dance
- LeJuano Varnell; Executive Director of Sweet Auburn Works| Atlanta, GA
- Clarice Bailey, PhD; PassinArt's Managing Director| Portland, OR
🎥 VIDEO ARCHIVE: Building community through culturally specific marketplaces
- Alexis Garcez; Founder Santanera Living, Gente Market | Santa Ana, CA
- Lluvia Magali Merello; Founder Portland Indigenous Marketplace | Portland, OR
🎥 VIDEO ARCHIVE: Generational community building through food, festivals and dance
- Amy Tanaka; Creative Placemaker and Muralist | Long Beach, CA
- Angeles Godinez Valencia; Education Director at Centro Cultural | Cornelius, OR
