The Future of Public Space and Art: Social Agency

Join us for the third program in a four-part series on The Future of Public Space and Art. The series challenges us to discover better design strategies for the public realm that welcome all people. How do we re-envision our public spaces and the public art that inhabits them in ways that are more inclusive and enriching to collective and personal experience for social benefit? In this program on Social Agency we'll explore the following questions:

• What role do public space and public art play in welcoming a diverse population and advancing social equity?
• How can public art transform our well being as individuals?
• What crucial alliances are necessary?

The series expands on the theme Belonging and Beyond, established earlier this year by 2024 AIANY President Gregory Switzer, AIA, NOMA. Belonging and Beyond centers on crucial aspects of human well-being that improve physical and social-emotional health and resilience for individuals and communities. This forum will explore noteworthy solutions that grow out of a robust exchange of interdisciplinary ideas, pointing to the future of public space and public art and their role in social equity.

Speakers:
Karen Alexander, MPA; Director of Outreach and Education, International Arts + Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, Pederson Brain Science Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Kendal Henry, Assistant Commissioner; Public Art at NYC, Department of Cultural Affairs
Alex Zablocki, Executive Director; Public Housing Community Fund

Series creator/moderator:  
Ann Marie Baranowski FAIA LEED AP, Founding Principal, AMBA

More Events in This Series:
May 6, 2024: The Future of Public Space and Art: History and Memory
September 19, 2024: The Future of Public Space and Art: New Perspectives
November, 19, 2024: The Future of Public Space and Art: Trends, Craft, Technology