NINE dot ARTS | Art Consulting and Creative Placemaking

What placemaking trends are driving demand in Nashville? How are projects setting themselves apart amidst a competitive CRE market? Explore the answers at the link below and hear more from our own Aaron Monu, who will be sharing his insights at Bisnow's Nashville State of the Market next week! Grab your tickets to the event and learn how companies are integrating art, architecture, and design to gain a competitive advantage: https://lnkd.in/dknwRDeN #Placemaking #Art #Culture #Nashville #Southeast

Help us welcome the new Amazon Understory Artists in Residence, John Smither and Elise Wulff, by visiting them underneath the Seattle Spheres now through October 5th! Contribute to their collaborative, upcycled tree sculpture by creating your own foliage out of cardboard and paint. Your contributions will be added to the tree and photographed for inclusion in a dynamic mixed-media component of the sculpture. Understory hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm PT. John Smither will be on-site on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1-5pm PT. Elise Wulff will be on-site on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6pm PT. In addition to progressing the installation, both artists will be further developing their practice during the Residency and will have artwork on display for visitors to enjoy!

Results from Travel + Leisure Co.'s World's Best Awards are in and we're thrilled to share that nine of our hospitality projects were recognized! Congratulations to our partners on this exciting honor and thank you for recognizing the power of art to spark conversation, create memories, and keep people coming back. #placemaking #hospitality #artandculture #artconsulting 🏆 The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square by Sage Hospitality Group - 1st Favorite Hotel in Denver  🏆The Oxford Hotel and Spa by Sage Hospitality Group - 2nd Favorite Hotel in Denver  🏆The Maven Hotel by Sage Hospitality Group - 3rd Favorite Hotel in Denver 🏆Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek by Sage Hospitality Group - 4th Favorite Hotel in Denver  🏆Clayton Hotel & Members Club by Aparium Hotel Group and BMC Investments - 5th Favorite Hotel in Denver 🏆Viceroy Snowmass by East West Partners - 4th Favorite Resort in Colorado 🏆Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah by Sage Hospitality Group- 1st Favorite City Hotel in Georgia 🏆Ritz Carlton Chicago by Sage Hospitality Group - 6th Favorite Hotel in Chicago 🏆Hotel Commonwealth by Sage Hospitality Group - 5th Favorite Hotel in Boston Check out all of the 2024 World's Best Awardees here: https://lnkd.in/d5zTVMte

In our latest #podcast episode, Chief Curator Molly Casey speaks with Brandon Sobiech, Principal at Dig Studio, Inc., about the integration of public art and landscape architecture in a variety of projects, including their recent collaboration on the Truckee River Plan for Reno, Nevada! Listen to the episode to hear how public art is supporting wayfinding and connectivity along the riverfront, as well as how art plays a role in encouraging play, designing for resilience, and building community over time. Thanks for joining the show, Brandon! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gxHVbD3P

We're so proud to have played a role in this mesmerizing destination that Architectural Digest called one of the best new hotels. Check out the article below to learn about the incredible Hotel Bardo in Savannah! https://lnkd.in/eivkMUB6

📢 Attention all artists! We're seeking qualifications for an iconic public sculpture that creates a dynamic gathering place and inspiring landmark in downtown Denver! This sculpture will enrich the pedestrian and vehicular traffic experience and unify the Central Platte Valley and Metro District (CPVMD) and Riverfront Park public art programs. Learn more about the opportunity and apply by July 31st here: https://lnkd.in/g4n9Z7CK Please share with your network! (Image credit: “Lola” by Carlson Baker Arts, 2015)

We're thrilled our State of the Art Report can help inform industry best practices around #creativeplacemaking and support the great work of organizations like the Urban Land Institute. Take a look at the recent ULI article by our partner Juanita Hardy on the top 3 best practices to optimize value in real estate development through thoughtful integration of art, culture, and community engagement. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gCa_ftbY And download our State of the Art Report here: https://lnkd.in/dibceHFZ

Thank you to the talented Teresa Grasseschi for beautifying The Piper Apartments by Quarterra Group with her captivating mural, which creates a landmark moment and peeks out through the tree line to entice those strolling the nearby Marymoor Park. Get a sneak peek at the video, captured by the wonderful BARRY JOHNSON, below! (And stay tuned for artist Leah Nguyen's large-scale mural just next door - photos coming soon!)

As one of the country’s oldest and most admired cities facing changes similar to Denver, it’s no wonder Boston was chosen by the Downtown Denver Partnership as the 2024 Urban Exploration Program destination. Our NINE dot ARTS team joined 150 civic and business leaders to learn about the policies and partnerships informing Boston’s growth, from mobility and sustainability investments to youth-oriented urban design and programming, all the while respecting the ever-present challenge of adding contemporary infrastructure to a dynamic palette of historic identity and culture. Get the key takeaways from the trip and find out what Denver and other growing cities can learn from Boston in this interview with NINE dot ARTS leaders Andrea Barry and Martha McGee: https://lnkd.in/gEsZRAfV