Lecture: The Art of Regeneration: creating an artistic and community legacy for London 2012

Date: 24 November 2009

Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Location: The Great Hall, Goldsmiths, University of London

What was it all about?.

The Art of Regeneration: creating an artistic and community legacy for London 2012

This lecture took place at Goldsmiths, University of London, where the Centre for Urban and Community Studies focus is on the cultural and visual exploration of the built and social fabric of cities. The debate centres around the artistic, cultural and community legacy of Olympic regeneration strategies.

Speakers included:

Hadrian Garrard, Host Boroughs Unit

Sarah Weir, Head of Arts and Cultural Strategy for the Olympic Delivery Authority

Emma Wheelhouse, Senior Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager, Olympic Park Legacy Company

Professor Graeme Evans, Director of the Cities Institute, London Metropolitan University

Gesche Wuerfel, photographer (Due to copyright protection over photographic images it is not possible to make this presentation available for more information see http://www.geschewuerfel.com/)

Dr Hilary Powell, artist (unfortunately this speaker could not attend the event due to illness but she provided a recently published article)

The panel was chaired by the Director of the Centre, Professor Caroline Knowles. A photographic exhibition by Gesche Wuerfel supplemented the event.

What resources are available from this event?

A podcast and a set of power point presentations will soon be available from this event. If you have any questions about the lecture please contact Legacy Now.

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