Creative Placemaking Summit
Request for Proposals for Speakers
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is seeking inspiring speakers to apply to be a part of the 2019 Creative Placemaking Summit. The timeline and application requirements are below. Deadline for 2019 applications is July 1, 2019 and should be submitted electronically using the "Submit Proposal" button at the bottom of this page.
Request for Proposals for Speakers
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing is seeking inspiring speakers to apply to be a part of the 2019 Creative Placemaking Summit. The timeline and application requirements are below. Deadline for 2019 applications is July 1, 2019 and should be submitted electronically using the "Submit Proposal" button at the bottom of this page.
About Creative Placemaking Summit 5
In our fifth year, we are taking a look at what we’ve accomplished, how far we’ve come, what projects are happening now and what we are doing to keep the momentum going into the future.
Creative Placemaking Summit 5 will highlight regional creative placemaking efforts that have developed over the past five years and propel our efforts into the future.
Topics for 2019:
Creative Placemaking Summit Values
At the Creative Placemaking Summits, we believe in a diversity of voices from all backgrounds, geographies, sectors, and experience levels. Our Steering Committee consists of various leaders in the field from our Greater Lansing region, who help to curate an exceptional experience for our summit participants.
Process/Criteria
Once submissions are received, they are reviewed by Arts Council staff and Steering Committee members. This committee consists of leaders in the field from a cross-sector of our regional communities. Every proposal will be read and considered based on a set of criteria. We look for sessions that are…
Engaging
To be a part of the Creative Placemaking Summit, you should be an experienced, inspiring and innovative speaker that captures the attention of a large crowd
Applicable
Each session should do more than merely state what an organization has done in the field. There should always be some type of takeaway that the participants can use in their communities. It’s important that each presentation have an engaging component that draws upon the ideas, stories, and experiences of everyone in the room.
Authentic
We believe that stories are the foundation of this work. Sharing your experiences should reflect local culture, traditions and ideals.
Representative
It is important that sessions are led by people who reflect diversity of age, gender, race, ethnicity, class, profession, artistic genre, ability and socio-economic background. Where possible, the people and case studies used in these sessions should be representative of the communities they serve.
If a session is approved, you will be contacted to set up a phone meeting to discuss the possibilities of speaking at Creative Placemaking Summit 5.
Types of Speakers Needed
The Creative Placemaking Summit will use multiple formats. All attendees will see every speaker—no breakout sessions. The beauty of this format is that they don’t miss anything! Choose the format that you feel best suited for and that you feel will capture the audience the most. If you feel like you could fill multiple formats, include that information in your application. The types of speakers we are looking for are…
Placemaking Personality (15 minutes)
Some of the most inspired thinkers in placemaking will share their stories in these quick and
engaging talks, sharing their trials and revealing moments in their journeys to find community identity.
Panelist
8-10 minute presentations with the purpose of sharing innovative thinking, research, and practices in creative placemaking. The Arts Council will pair accepted presentations in groups of 3-4 in a panel. These ~60 minute sessions will include time for discussion with full conference audience.
Keynote (60 minutes + 30-minute interactive element)
Presentation of over-arching themes related to innovation in creative placemaking. If you have a unique way to interact with attendees (via polling, word mapping, live tweet exercise, etc), you will be given preference.
Compensation
Compensation will be considered on an individual basis. All speakers are offered complimentary conference registration.
Creative Placemaking Summit 5 will highlight regional creative placemaking efforts that have developed over the past five years and propel our efforts into the future.
Topics for 2019:
- Diversity and Inclusion in Creative Placemaking
- Placekeeping versus Placemaking
- Using Creative Placemaking in Talent Attraction and Retention
- Placing Artists in Governmental Roles
- Creative Placemaking Used in the Health Field and in Well-Being
Creative Placemaking Summit Values
At the Creative Placemaking Summits, we believe in a diversity of voices from all backgrounds, geographies, sectors, and experience levels. Our Steering Committee consists of various leaders in the field from our Greater Lansing region, who help to curate an exceptional experience for our summit participants.
Process/Criteria
Once submissions are received, they are reviewed by Arts Council staff and Steering Committee members. This committee consists of leaders in the field from a cross-sector of our regional communities. Every proposal will be read and considered based on a set of criteria. We look for sessions that are…
Engaging
To be a part of the Creative Placemaking Summit, you should be an experienced, inspiring and innovative speaker that captures the attention of a large crowd
Applicable
Each session should do more than merely state what an organization has done in the field. There should always be some type of takeaway that the participants can use in their communities. It’s important that each presentation have an engaging component that draws upon the ideas, stories, and experiences of everyone in the room.
Authentic
We believe that stories are the foundation of this work. Sharing your experiences should reflect local culture, traditions and ideals.
Representative
It is important that sessions are led by people who reflect diversity of age, gender, race, ethnicity, class, profession, artistic genre, ability and socio-economic background. Where possible, the people and case studies used in these sessions should be representative of the communities they serve.
If a session is approved, you will be contacted to set up a phone meeting to discuss the possibilities of speaking at Creative Placemaking Summit 5.
Types of Speakers Needed
The Creative Placemaking Summit will use multiple formats. All attendees will see every speaker—no breakout sessions. The beauty of this format is that they don’t miss anything! Choose the format that you feel best suited for and that you feel will capture the audience the most. If you feel like you could fill multiple formats, include that information in your application. The types of speakers we are looking for are…
Placemaking Personality (15 minutes)
Some of the most inspired thinkers in placemaking will share their stories in these quick and
engaging talks, sharing their trials and revealing moments in their journeys to find community identity.
Panelist
8-10 minute presentations with the purpose of sharing innovative thinking, research, and practices in creative placemaking. The Arts Council will pair accepted presentations in groups of 3-4 in a panel. These ~60 minute sessions will include time for discussion with full conference audience.
Keynote (60 minutes + 30-minute interactive element)
Presentation of over-arching themes related to innovation in creative placemaking. If you have a unique way to interact with attendees (via polling, word mapping, live tweet exercise, etc), you will be given preference.
Compensation
Compensation will be considered on an individual basis. All speakers are offered complimentary conference registration.
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing strongly encourages women and minorities to submit. In accordance with our Guiding Principles, the Arts Council will always strive for inclusive practices. For questions concerning the proposal process, please contact Meghan Martin at [email protected] or 517-853-7582.
