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On Thursday, March 24, Brian Wakelin, architect and co-founder of Vancouver-based PUBLIC Architecture + Communication (recent winner of the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture), will present samples of his work that respond to Greater Vancouver’s lack of significant public gathering spaces. Preceding his talk will be a short performance by emerging poet and musician, Sam Herle.
On Thursday, April 21, Michael Rohd, founder of the Center for Performance and Civic Practice (Evanston, IL) will discuss how art can be a potent tool for public impact and collaboration. Preceding his presentation will be a short performance by First Nations hip hop/spoken word artist, JB the First Lady.
On Thursday, May 19, visual artist, Norie Sato, (Seattle, WA) will describe her creative process developing site-specific works for public places. Preceding this talk will a brief performance by 16-year old professional yoyo competitor, Harrison Lee.
