Metro’s Community Placemaking program has teamed up with Placemaking US to host Gathering Places: Creative Conversation Series June 24-26. Facilitated by the placemaking leader Madeleine Spencer, this three-part virtual series features conversations with nationally-acclaimed creative placemakers and Metro’s Community Placemaking grantees who will share their inspirations, artistic journeys, and the unique challenges of working within community spaces.
Featured guests come from diverse disciplines within the creative placemaking realm, including arts federations, urban design, community arts, and more. The series celebrates the vast spectrum of artistic practices and shines a spotlight on Portland's flourishing creative community, fostering a deeper appreciation for centering the arts within its urban landscape.
The series is free and open to the public, and each event concludes with a lively question and answer session.
Featured guests
Alexis Garcez; Founder Santanera Living, Gente Market | Santa Ana, CA
Lluvia Magali Merello; Founder of Portland Indigenous Marketplace | Portland, OR