From Rust Belt to Artist Belt II: CPAC Announces Upcoming Conference

On September 17 and 18, 2009, the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture in Cleveland (CPAC), OH, will host the second From Rust Belt to Artist Belt conference.  The May 2008 From Rust Belt to Artist Belt summit brought together a national group of community development professionals, presenters and participants to discuss the challanges and opportunities unique to "Rust Belt" communities in conducting artist-based community development.

Resulting from the 2008 summit, CPAC released a white paper addressing artist-based community development and the role of artists in revitalization efforts in formerly industrial cities.  In addition to the full report,  you can access materials from the 2008 conference on CPAC's website.