1:35–1:45 Introduction to artists’ presentations – why socially engaged art and what they are trying to achieve
Micaela Martegani, Executive and Creative Director, More Art
1:45–2:05 Filming the Process
Marinella Senatore, Artist
2:05–2:25 (improving lives of women)
Beatrice Cantanzaro, Artist
2:25–2:45 Artway of thinking (social change)
2:45–3:00 Coffee break
3:00–4:00 Breakout discussions on critical issues in two groups:
Group A led by Micaela Martegani and Lynn Gumpert
Group B led by Anna Detheridge and Bruce Altshuler
4:00–4:15 Report by Group A
4:15–4:30 Report by Group B
4:30–4:50 General discussion
December 1
9:00am Coffee/rolls
9:30 Introduction
Nato Thompson, Chief Curator, Creative Time, on culture in urban space
Central question: There is little discussion of the impact of civically engaged artwork outside of economic metrics. What are other metrics of impact and how do we measure up?
Case Studies:
9:50-10:10 On multiple forms of audience
Steve Lambert, Artist
10:10-10:30 Discussion
10:30-10:50 On Weeksville Historic Center
Elissa Blount Moorhead, Weeksville’s Vice Director and Director of Design, Programming, and Exhibitions
10:50-11:10 Discussion
11:10 Coffee Break
11:30-11:50 Projects
Jeanne van Heeswijk, Artist
11:50-12:10pm Discussion
12:10-12:30 Measuring impacts of culture toward change
Michelle Coffey, Executive Director, Lambent Foundation
12:30-12:50 Discussion
12:50-1:10 Watts House Project and Public Matters
Sue Bell Yank, Assistant Director of Academic Programs, Hammer Museum
1:10-1:30 Discussion
1:30-2:45 Lunch
2:45 Introduction
Laura Raicovich, Director of Global Initiatives, Creative Time, on how we address impact
2:45-4:00 Breakout sessions on approaches to the impacts of civically engaged art practices (facilitated by Anne, Laura, and Nato)
Group A: Who is it for? Visitors, participants, artist, institution? Relationship of artist to project/authorship?
Group B: Economic impacts large and small? Unintended consequences? Issues of social justice?
Group C: What roles do media, word of mouth, rumors play in impact of project? What is the role of documentation?
4:00-4:15 Coffee Break
4:15-4:45 Report back Group A
4:45-5:15 Report back Group B
5:15-5:45 Report back Group C
