Creative Placemaking Communities

There are 4 weeks left to register for Building Bridges: Connecting Communities with Culture and Commerce!

We have an incredible line-up of sessions, tours, receptions and other activations. This is THE place to be to learn about creative placemaking and to network with others in the field. Join us April 21-24th in Memphis!
Register here:
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OR visit www.cpcommunities.org

Imagine, Create, Activate! Moved to September 22 - 24, 2025

Due to all the recent funding challenges facing arts organizations and individual artists, Creative Placemaking Communities is moving Imagine, Create, Activate! from June to September 22 - 24, 2025.

We have heard from many arts professionals how difficult recent changes in funding have affected arts organizations across the U.S. Moving the dates forward will give more time to those who are impacted to be able to register and arrange travel.

We are still presenting the same great program of Keynote Speakers, professional development opportunities and networking. More details will be shared in the coming weeks including travel and venue information and a more complete program schedule.

Imagine, Create, Activate! will give all of us an opportunity to have meaningful conversation and collaboration about how we work across our professional disciplines in advancing arts and culture in our cities. It's time to think of new funding models, partnerships and policies that will make lasting change.

Please join us in September for what will be an extraordinary event. We look forward to seeing you!

SEEKING PROJECT IDEAS FROM EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS!

Creative Placemaking Communities is now accepting applications from early career professionals (10 years or less professional experience) who work in urban design, architecture, visual or performing arts, urban planning or a related field to submit an idea for an urban-centered creative placemaking project to workshop through a three-hour lab during Imagine, Create, Activate!.

The Incubator Lab module will be split into two separate blocks, and those selected will be assigned to one of the two blocks based on their application.
These blocks are:
Empathizing and Prototyping OR
Refining and Approach

Participants will receive thought-partnership, mentorship, and support in moving their idea forward to strategy and implementation.

The deadline to submit an application is May 15th.

We encourage you to share your answers to the best of your ability. A jury of creative professionals will carefully review each application and participants will be selected on the following criteria:

Viability and feasibility of the idea (potential funding, implementation or additional partnership opportunities)
Potential to be impactful
How your project idea can improve mental, physical, and/or cultural wellbeing within a community
How your lived experience has informed your project idea
Project is developed for a city with a population of at least 400,000

Those selected will receive a stipend to assist with travel costs.
Click on the link below to submit your application. We are excited to hear about your project idea!
https://www.imaginecreateactivate.com/incubation-lab-apply
www.imaginecreateactivate.com
Register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/g8OI4vVmLoT9SadZo7KH/

Applicants will be notified by May 20, 2025

PHILIPPE DEMERS TO OPEN IMAGINE, CREATE, ACTIVATE!

Creative Placemaking Communities is thrilled to announce Philippe Demers, CEO and Founder of MASSIVart will be the Opening Keynote to kick-off Imagine, Create, Activate!

Philippe is a creative entrepreneur and public art advocate dedicated to generating economic and social impact through art and culture.

In 2009, Philippe founded MASSIVart and the Chromatic Festival. There, he leads a global team of passionate artists and urbanists in a perpetual quest to inspire and unlock the potential of public spaces.

Over the past decade, he has spearheaded the creation of more than 400 art and culture-driven destinations across the world, featured in Vogue, Architectural Digest, and The Globe and Mail. From stages at TEDxMontreal to PlacemakingX and the European Forum Lab, Philippe champions arts accessibility in public spaces, inspiring audiences with his vision for creative placemaking.

A committed advocate for the arts throughout his career, Philippe has contributed to cultural committees for Burning Man, Culture pour tous, and SXSW, dedicating his work to building a future where art and culture remain integral to public life.

Having worked with over 2,000 artists from around the world, MASSIVart brings a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective to precedent-setting master plans, placemaking production and strategy development with global offices in Montréal, Toronto and Mexico City.