The V&A Waterfront’s Artist Alliance hosted an exciting event—Conversations on Creativity: Unleashing the Potential of Public Art. It was their second talk of 2024, and it turned into a thought-provoking discussion on how public art shapes communities, drives social change, and builds creative careers.
If you couldn’t make it, watch the event highlights in our video below…
What Did I Miss?
The event brought together some of the biggest voices in public art and placemaking.
Attendees dived into topics like community engagement, urban renewal, and how to make a living through commissions and projects.
It was an inspiring event for anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity and social impact.
The speaker lineup didn’t disappoint:
- Marco Morgan, an urban strategist with 17+ years of experience in city planning and policy.
- Henry Mathys, an advocate for social impact.
- Nonka Mbonambi, visual artist, curator, and founder of Creative Nestlings and CURATICA.
- Johnny Allison, an award-winning muralist, illustrator, and animator.
The conversation was led by Dillion S. Phiri, founder of Creative Nestlings, who added his unique perspective to the discussion.
This event wasn’t just a talk—it was a chance for creatives to connect and get inspired by leaders already making an impact in the world of public art.
* Conversations on Creativity returns next month with a new topic. Stay tuned to 10and5 for details so you don’t miss out on this insightful and free learning opportunity.
