NINE dot ARTS | Art Consulting and Creative Placemaking

NINE dot ARTS in Seattle! Stay tuned for more photos of the vibrant art experience at Chapter Buildings, the U District's brand new mixed-use office space.

This week, our own Raquel Mideau joins creative placemaking experts Juanita Hardy and Renée Schoonbeek, AICP in Rotterdam for #PlacemakingWeekEurope, where they will speak on the panel, "Development Without Displacement Through Art and Culture" on September 26th. We're thrilled to be joining urbanists, researchers, practitioners, architects, and other leaders across the globe to explore strategies for creating inclusive communities, sustainable environments, and vibrant public places where people want to be. (This is what we love!)?? Learn more about our panel session ad this interactive conference here: https://lnkd.in/gefwB-Hy And please drop a comment if you're attending the conference so can connect!

?? Calling all Colorado artists! We are collaborating with the City and County of Broomfield to selects artists to create temporary art installations for the shared lobby and entrance space at the Broomfield Library and Auditorium, intended to spark joy and interest for visitors. Access comprehensive details on project goals, artist eligibility, design guidelines, selection criteria, and more here: https://lnkd.in/gkxdnBVW ?? Apply by September 30th here: https://lnkd.in/gNViaNEK Please share with your artist networks!

We had a wonderful time celebrating the grand opening of one of our most recent hospitality projects, the Cambria Denver, where guests were invited to add their own unique touch to a collaborative installation by Chris Haven, one of the artists whose work is featured on property. This new piece will be added to the hotel’s vibrant collection, celebrating the sense of community and artistic expression that the RiNo neighborhood is known for! ?? Congrats to the?Cambria Hotels?team on this new addition to the portfolio! #CambriaHotels?#CambriaHotelDenver?#RiNoDistrict?#VisitDenver?#RiNo

How can a city’s public art program influence its wellbeing? Find out from Megan Gilby, the Arts and History Manager for the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado. At the link below, hear Megan describe Broomfield’s Art in Public Places program and the importance of community engagement, ownership, and pride in public art projects. Plus, she offers advice for artists pursuing public art projects, encouraging them to align with project goals, advocate for their unique qualifications, and champion community engagement throughout the artwork’s creation. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gCM_X6Jx?

After months of anticipation, we’re thrilled to announce that our very own Nael Ashour, CFA was named as one of Denver’s best CFOs by the Denver Business Journal! ?? ?? Nael received the good news at the September 12th award ceremony celebrating all the fantastic nominees. Nael, thank you for being the best “Chief Future Officer” and embodying inclusive, collaborative leadership every day. We couldn’t do it without you! Read more about Nael and the other awardees at the link below, and drop a comment to wish him congrats! ?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/eVerFc5X

At Understory beneath the Seattle Spheres, Artists in Residence John Smither and Elise Wulff are creating an upcycled cardboard tree sculpture with a mixed-media component. Now through October 5th, make your own foliage to be added to the sculpture and photographed for a mixed-media element of the piece! Bring your friends and family, get your creativity flowing, and help support the work of these two local artists! Understory hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm PT. John Smither will be on-site on Thursdays, Fridays, and most Saturdays from 1-5pm PT. Elise Wulff will be on-site on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm PT. Hope to see you there!

Using evidence-based (EBD) design principles, including the careful selection of artwork, can transform healthcare facilities into welcoming places that support mental and physical healing. Read our blog to learn more about how EBD and intentional art integration can create a holistic approach to healthcare, demonstrating that true healing involves caring for the mind, body, and spirit. https://lnkd.in/gvD4GCtn? Artwork by Emma Gilbert ART

#AffordableHousing is more than just a hot topic in real estate. It's one of the keys to creating strong, enduring communities. Our latest #podcast episode with Nancy VanReece, VP of Strategic Engagement at LDG Development, LLC, breaks down the myths of affordable housing and explores what is needed to accommodate everyone from teachers and firefighters to restaurant workers and growing families. The conversation also delves into LDG Development’s exceptional approach to community engagement and art integration, both of which help build pride and purpose in residents. Tune in for all the valuable insights here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gGHhZ2wt

Life is better when the dots are together! Thanks to all our staff who flew to Denver last month for project tours, presentations, and celebrations?for?#midyearmerriment. We're so excited about what's in the works for the year ahead and continuing to positively impact the creative economy. ??