Henry Street Settlement

The Lillian Wald Symposium—named for Henry Street’s founder—is a free gathering that fosters discussions of the most pressing issues of our time. This year, our panelists will discuss whether New York City can remain a magnet and incubator for creativity across the visual and performing arts at a time when affordable living/working space and access to resources continue to shrink in the city. Panelists will look back at the history of the Lower East Side, and NYC more generally, as a haven for artists, address how and why this city has nurtured artist communities for so long, and discuss what is needed to sustain a culture of creativity today.

Panelists

Maura Cuffie-Peterson, director of strategic initiatives, guaranteed income, Creatives Rebuild New York
Anne del Castillo, senior policy advisor, creative sector strategy, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Ashley Ferro-Murray, arts program director, Doris Duke Foundation
Nile Harris, 2022–23 Abrons Arts Center Performance AIRspace resident
Sharon Zukin, sociologist

Moderated by Valentina Di Liscia, news editor, Hyperallergic