Join us for this thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how the arts can play a central role in new development and revitalization projects in our cities.

The inclusion of the arts in urban development and planning in our communities is imperative. Artists can speak to issues of sustainability and equity. They can call attention to the often invisible infrastructure and engage surrounding communities.

How can government and community leadership make it a priority that developers seek efficient ways to produce projects that can be integrated into the local, cultural and educational needs of our cities. Increasing the connection of artist involvement in urban development and policy deepens the relationship between artist and government.

Keynote Speaker: Council Member Robert E. Cornegy Jr., 36 District

Moderator: Dwana A. Smallwood, Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center 

PANELISTS

Aaron Asis, City as Living Laboratory

Charlotte Cohen, Brooklyn Arts Council 

Karolina Czeczek, Only If Architecture

Paul Deo, StarSeed AT

Dr. Indira Etwaroo, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation

Nikiesha Hamilton, Brooklyn Museum

Vira Jones, Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art (BSMAA)

Andrea Mason, Andrea Mason Architects 

Donald Matheson, Almat Group Development 

Fabayo McIntosh-Gordon, NYC Department of Education

Ayoka Wiles-Abel, Cool Culture