Coffee & Conversation: Connecting with Colleagues Public Art 1:1

The Florida Association of Public Art Professionals (FAPAP) is excited to launch Coffee & Conversation, a new monthly online meetup bringing together public artists, administrators, students, and public art enthusiasts from across Florida and beyond.

These free, informal, and interactive sessions are designed to create an open space for conversation, connection, and learning. Each month, experienced public art professionals will facilitate a discussion around a different topic impacting the field. Bring your coffee, your questions, your experiences, and your ideas! Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning to explore public art, everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the conversation.

FAPAP is dedicated to the development, advocacy, promotion, and education of the public art field throughout Florida, while advancing national best practices in public art administration. Our community includes public artists, administrators, students, cultural professionals, designers, planners, conservators, and anyone interested in learning more about the exciting and ever-evolving world of public art.
Kickoff Session: Public Art 101
Our first Coffee & Conversation takes place October 1 from 3:00–4:00 p.m. and will focus on Public Art 101. This introductory conversation will explore the fundamentals of public art while providing an opportunity to ask questions, exchange experiences, and connect with others working in, or interested in, the field.

The session will be facilitated by FAPAP President Laura Atria, City of Pompano Beach Visual Arts Program Manager and Town of Davie Public Art Consultant, and FAPAP Board Member Mary Davis Wallace, Cultural Urban Planner, Designer, and Public Art Expert.

Zoom Link: Will be sent to registered participants 2 days before the session.
Upcoming Coffee & Conversation Sessions
October 1 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. — Public Art 101
Facilitated by FAPAP President Laura Atria and FAPAP Board Member Mary Davis Wallace

November 5 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Facilitated by FAPAP Vice President and FIU Art Curator & Special Events Manager Colette Mello and City of Miami Cultural Affairs & Art in Public Places (AIPP) Coordinator Oscar Rieveling

December 3 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Facilitated by RLA Miami Managing Conservator Caroline Dickensheets and FAPAP Board Secretary and City of Tampa Senior Arts Specialist Melissa Davis

Coffee & Conversation is free and open to all. No matter where you are in your public art journey, pull up a virtual seat and join us as we connect, exchange ideas, ask questions, and strengthen Florida’s public art community together.

Interested in becoming a FAPAP member? Visit:
https://www.floridapublicart.org/about/join-fapap/