On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, the Urban Land Institute Western New York will be presenting a speaking engagement revolving around the topic of Public Art in Urban Spaces. The discussions will delve into the process of incorporating public art into real estate development projects, which has been severely lacking in Buffalo for years. Afterwards, attendees are invited to tour the Apartments at The Hub and one of the city’s newest art installations – “Spirit of Transportation”. From there, people can stick around to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and networking.
Who:
Urban Land Institute Western New York, a subsidiary of the global nonprofit research and education organization, the Urban Land Institute (ULI), will host guest speakers:
Aaron Ott – Public Art Curator, Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Tod Kniazuk – Executive Director, Art Services Initiative of Western New York, Inc.
Jake Schneider – President, Schneider Development and Schneider Design Architects; Founding Member, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation
Moderator: Maggie Hamilton, Sales Associate at CBRE Buffalo
What:
Recent developments in Buffalo have included public art as an exciting new component of placemaking that draws people to enlivened spaces and spurs new interpretations and experiences of areas that have been neglected for decades. This event offers the opportunity to learn about the social and economic benefits of public art and outlines how art can be incorporated into real estate development projects. Program requires paid registration and includes hors d’oeuvres, networking, and a tour of the Apartments at the Hub and “Spirit of Transportation” statue.
When:
Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 5:30PM – 8:00PM
5:30PM-6:00PM Registration and Networking
6:00PM-7:00PM Presentation and Panel
7:00PM-:800PM Tour
Where:
Apartments at the Hub, 149 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Location:
Apartments at the Hub
149 Swan Street
Buffalo NY, 14202
Why:
To raise awareness about the social and economic benefits of public art and offer insight on how art can be incorporated into real estate development projects.
Paid registration is required; pre-register online, click here or pay on site.
Additional details: For more information and to register, click here.
Lead image: Artist Sarah Fonzi standing with “Spirit of Transportation”