Reconstruction, adaptation and the creative sector

Join us for an exploration of the creative sector's role in reimagining and reconstructing Lismore after the 2022 floods. 

This special panel discussion explores the vital role played by the creative sector in helping communities navigate an uncertain future. In this case the uncertain future is made obvious by the unprecedented floods of 2022 and the clear need for a substantial change in how we prepare for and manage floods and other hazards in the Northern Rivers. Lismore is in the midst of a massive reconstruction effort, and this includes the major cultural institutions based there. 

This panel will explore how these organisations see their role in this moment in this community and will look at the decisions they have made regarding their own programs, infrastructure and future plans.

Panel includes:

Jane Fuller, Executive Directors, Arts Northern Rivers

Betty Russ, co-founder and director of Elevator ARI

Libby Lincoln, Executive Director, NORPA

Cherine Fahd, Associate Professor, School of Design, UTS

Ashleigh Ralph, Director, Lismore Regional Gallery

MC: Dan Etheridge, Engagement Director, Living Lab Northern Rivers

Monday 21 October 2024

11.00am – 12.00pm

Artists Studio, Lismore Regional Gallery

11 Rural Street, Lismore

Free. Places are limited and registrations are essential.

Please get in touch with us at livinglabnr@scu.edu.au or on 02 6626 9188 if you have any accessibility requirements that you want to discuss with us.

Disclaimer: We may take photographs of the speakers and the audience at this event for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you wish not to be photographed. 

Part of University of Sydney Festival of Urbanism 2024.