Art, Space and the City: Public Art and Why It Matters.
The forum explores the process of how public art can be a change agent for the community, enhances community identity and impact economic development. Come and find out why public art matters.

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location: Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Arizona State University,
Room 202
555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Panel
Introductory Remarks:
Dr. Robert Denhardt, Director, ASU School of Public Affairs
 
Moderator:
Dr. Betsy Fahlman, Professor of Art History, School of Art, Herberger College of the Arts and Member, Tempe Municipal Arts Commission

Speakers:

• Mary Lucking, M.F.A., Public Artist, Tucson, Arizona
• Dianne Cripe, Public Art Specialist, City of Goodyear
• Ed Lebow, Public Art Program Director, City of Phoenix
• Valerie Vadala Homer, Director Scottsdale Public Art Program & Vice President Scottsdale Cultural Council
• Nancy Levinson, Director, Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory, College of Design, Arizona State University
• Cyd West, Director of Research and Economic Partnerships, Maricopa Partnership for the Arts.

Faculty, students, staff and members of the community are invited to attend, offer feedback, and discuss the importance of public art in the community.