Portland Monuments Project Symposium, presented by arts foundation Converge 45 will take place on October 11th and 12th. This two-day event will explore the complexities of monuments in public spaces, examining their historical significance and contemporary relevance. Join a diverse group of speakers, artists, and community leaders as they engage in discussions and workshops designed to foster dialogue and collaboration on monument culture.

Don’t Shoot Portland founder and executive director Teressa Raiford will present on Oct 11th’s Policy Making panel!

Registration can be found here: https://converge45.us22.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b8d51af9efcd80eed02c69811&id=8b3fec7822&e=3cdc5b89cf

Schedule

Friday, Oct 11th

9:30 AM - Registration & Coffee

10:00 AM - Community Event

11:00 AM - Panel Discussion No. 1: Policy Making

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions

2:15 PM - Panel Discussion No. 2: Indigenous Perspectives

3:30 PM - Breakout Sessions

4:30 PM - Closing

Saturday, Oct 12th

9:30 AM - Registration & Coffee

10:30 AM - Panel Discussion No. 3: Artist Perspectives

12:00 PM - Lunch

1:00 PM - Breakout Sessions

2:15 PM - Breakout Sessions

3:30 PM - Keynote: Hamza Walker

4:30 PM - Closing