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MAPC is committed to helping local officials and other allies and stakeholders address their needs, and we are encouraging a statewide, coordinated response to this virus. MAPC stands ready to assist your community and the …

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PostedFri.09.11.20

Whose Public? Questions of Spatial Justice in a Time of Public Breaking

Whose Public? Questions of Spatial Justice in a Time of Public Breaking By Guest Author Lori Lobenstine About the Author: Lori Lobenstine co-leads the Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI),» Read More
PostedWed.09.09.20

“Small Steps: Dances of Resilience” Premieres Sept. 9-11

Small Steps: Dances of Resilience Documentary from MAPC Artist-in-Residence Hortense Gerardo premieres September 9, 10, & 11 In the beginning, Small Steps on Climate Change was a dance and embodied» Read More
PostedWed.09.02.20

Artists Step Up: Crisis Management and the Creative Sensibility

Artists Step Up: Crisis Management and Creative Sensibility Header Photo Credit: Jason Cruz Where a Covid response is innovative and cohesive, you’ll likely find artists and cultural organizations in the» Read More

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Tuesday

09.29.20

Future Histories: The Case for Creative Commemoration

Reclaim? Recontextualize? Relocate? Remove? What should we do with monuments that no longer reflect our shared history and collective values (or never did to begin with)? This conversation among artists, designers, and educators will explore how creative commemoration can[...] » More

Monday

10.05.20

Officers Meeting

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Wednesday

10.14.20

Legislative Committee Meeting

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Wednesday

10.21.20

Executive Committee Meeting

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Thursday

10.22.20

MWRC October Meeting

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COVID-19 Resources

Whose Public? Questions of Spatial Justice in a Time of Public Breaking

“Small Steps: Dances of Resilience” Premieres Sept. 9-11

Artists Step Up: Crisis Management and the Creative Sensibility

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