Day Two Highlights Part 2 | Places Matter 2022

"KEYNOTE BROADCAST FROM EMMANUEL PRATT
who spoke about the work and values of place based arts and community development in the Sweet Water Foundation Chicago
GALWAY 2020: LEARNING FROM PLACE BASED CULTURAL INVESTMENT
A conversation about learnings and legacy from one of the most significant cultural investments in a place in recent years as a result of the European Capital of Culture designation in 2020. Chaired by Liz Meaney (Arts Council) with Paul Fahy (Galway International Arts Festival), Brendan McGrath (Chief Executive, Galway City Council), Patricia Philbin (Galway City Council), Marilyn Gaughan Reddan (Galway 2020) and Christine Sisk (Culture Ireland).
COMMUNITY-LED PLACEMAKING AS CIVIC PARTNERSHIP, MODELS OF ARTIST-LED REGENERATION
A presentation and discussion on recent examples of artist-led processes engaging meaningfully with all stakeholders to develop a genuine civic partnership in the creation or renewal of places. Chaired by Davie Philip (Cloughjordan Eco Village) with Tom O'Donnell (Self Organised Architecture), Matt Baker (artist, the Stove Network, Dumfries) Rosie Lynch (Callan Workhouse Union), Ailbhe Cunningham (Architect, Photographer)
Conference reflection with Felispeaks and Davie Philips
Final Remarks by Sinead O’ Reilly
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