We know you're busy. We know you have a lot of choices for events this fall. But here are 11 reasons why it's worth it to attend the Creative Placemaking Knowledge Exchange, November 11, in Newark, NJ.
- Get useful, practical knowledge. You can get insights from expert practitioners and scholars on six key topics: community building; research, evaluation and outcomes; healthy aging; youth health and engagement; dance, performance and community; and healthy creative partnerships. Speakers are coming from around the United States, as well as Canada and Australia, to share their knowledge. By the way, the people attending are very smart too. You can learn a lot from them.
- Make great connections. The Knowledge Exchange is attracting senior leaders and key influencers from the fields of grantmaking, community and economic development, public health, urban development, arts, and more. You'll probably meet someone who can help you in your work or your career. See who else is going to the Knowledge Exchange.
- Plenty of time for networking. We know that conferences are not just for learning. So we are providing plenty of breaks and long lunch so you have time to build your connections. Bring plenty of business cards.
- Explore your own ideas. Do you prefer those conferences with talking heads talking endlessly? Neither do we. That's why every presentation is no more than seven minutes long, and each topic includes 30 minutes of conversation between audience members and presenters. In the afternoon Open Space sessions, you can lead group discussions on topics you choose. These are good ways to get feedback on some of your ideas.
- Learn about a great program for veterans with PTSD. In honor of Veterans Day, learn about Voices of Valor, a program that helps vets heal through music and songwriting. You'll also hear some of the songs composed by the vets.
- Learn how creative placemaking can help build healthier communities. You probably know how the arts can make places more enjoyable. But the arts have even more power, and creative placemakers can guide that energy to improve the mental and physical health of residents. Learn how from presenters and other attendees.
- Planners: get continuing education credit. The Knowledge Exchange has been approved for six AICP Certification Maintenance credits.
- It's a good value. If this were a television commercial, this would be the 'But wait' moment. The Knowledge Exchange is a good value at $150. But as an NCCP subscriber, you get 25% off. Your ticket is only $112.50. Use discount code: NCCP10
But wait! If you're a friend of any NCCP board member, or a member of any of these groups, you get even bigger discounts: ArtPride New Jersey, Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey, Newark Arts Council, American Planning Association New Jersey chapter.
If you're a retiree, a solo artist, or are part of a small community-based organization (with the less than 3 employees), we have a limited number of seats for $50 each. Use the discount code: community. Please: If you or your organization can afford to pay more, please leave these community seats for someone else. - You're helping a good cause. 100% of the proceeds from the Knowledge Exchange will go to support The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking. This will help us support your work with free and low-cost learning events, and advocating for creative placemakers throughout the United States.
- Enjoy yourself at the event. There's dancing, art and food. Seriously. In one session, everyone will be invited to join in a dance. There will be an art exhibit (including interactive art) at the conference from 12 to 7 pm. You'll get breakfast and lunch, and snacks for the after-conference art exhibit. You can relax and enjoy yourself while you're learning.
- Enjoy yourself afterward. Newark is only 20 minutes by train from New York City. Newark itself is a good place to explore: great Portuguese, Brazilian and Spanish food in the Ironbound neighborhood. Want to see an emerging arts district? Check out the Halsey Street area near the school. And if you're a Springsteen fan, take the train down to Asbury Park and visit one of the coolest towns in New Jersey.
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