KODA’s Professional Development for Artists Symposium

KODA’s professional development bootcamp invites artists to benefit from four comprehensive online seminars, each lasting 30 min + 15 min Q&A. The insightful and practical sessions will be led by art and cultural engagement expert Sheetal Prajapati, environmental policy leader Mark Chambers, interdisciplinary artist and design specialist Tatiana Arocha, and social media and editorial content authority Robin Cembalest.

• In Action Together: Public Art in Process by Sheetal Prajapati

In this session, Sheetal will share insights, best practices, and lessons learned producing and presenting public participatory art projects through the lense of her varied roles in realizing major urban projects over the last two decades including serving as Executive Producer for Aida Sehovic's STO TE NEMA (2020), as the Engagement Specialist for Kehinde Wiley's Rumors of War (2019) and a co-producer for Temporary Services' Chicago Ravioli Project (2004).

• Design and Creative Thinking for Climate Solutions by Mark Chambers

The discussion will…