P.A.R.T.Y. (Public Art Reimagining Tour with You

Written By Yaritza Guillen

2023

  • Site: Chicago IL (Neighboorhood:Englewood Bronzeville, Austin, and Auburn Gresham)

  • Role: Culture & Engagement Specialist

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Cultural Affairs and Special Events Excerpt

The artist-led public engagement campaign – P.A.R.T.Y. (Public Art Reimagining Tour with You) – seeks community input to guide investment priorities by leading an initial series of public input events in Englewood Bronzeville, Austin, and Auburn Gresham. The artist-led engagement team includes Englewood Arts Collective, Vanessa Stokes/VS Creative Consulting, and The Floating Museum, with planning support from Borderless Studio and PORT.

 
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Sears Sunken Garden
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Ethical Storytelling
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