What is the Monument Summit?
The Monument Summit highlights the economic and cultural ramifications that monuments, landmarks and public art can enable in otherwise empty spaces. As part of this education, the event connects the people who have this kind of space with the creators who can fill them to enable such benefits.
Attendees will experience two days' worth of defined networking and matchmaking with artists and engagement experts to help them understand the economic opportunities they can enable for their business or location. They'll come away from the event with defined action items around how to turn those ideas into reality that generate interest, and revenue. They'll also make defined connections with stakeholders that are exploring similar opportunities and challenges.
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Where and When
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle, WA
Monday to Wednesday
May 8-9th, 2023
Event Speakers
Specific speakers to be announced soon
TBA Community Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist dedicated to community artworks that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Community element of the event via the agenda for the event.
TBA Experience Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist dedicated to cultivating experiences that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Experience element of the event via the agenda for the event.
TBA Icon Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist that has created numerous iconic structures that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Icon element of the event via the agenda for the event.
TBA Monumentous Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist that has created numerous monuments that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Monumentous element of the event via the agenda for the event.
TBA Vision Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist that has fulfilled a vision for a space with their work that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Vision element of the event via the agenda for the event.
TBA Identity Expert
Stay tuned for information about an artist that has defined an identity for a space with their work that will be participianting at The Monument Summit. Learn more about the Identity element of the event via the agenda for the event.
Event Agenda
The full program for the event features 4 keynote presentations, 4 interactive workshops, 9 panel discussions and 9 roundtables. Attendees have access to each along with a defined networking schedule as part of the roundtables.
The full program for the event features 4 keynote presentations, 4 interactive workshops, 9 panel discussions and 9 roundtables. Attendees have access to each along with a defined networking schedule as part of the roundtables.
Opening Keynote: What Makes a Monument, Landmark or Public Art?
Our opening keynote explores what it means for something to become a monument that is dynamic rather than passive. When something combines permance, legacy and ambition it becomes a monument in a way that resonates to audiences in the present and future.
Interactive Workshop - Monuments as Marketing
An interactive workshop highlighting the options, opportunities and challenges with monuments as marketing tools.
Panel Discussion: Can Monuments Define a Community?
We explore the social and communal element that every monument possess, all of which have direct connections to revenue and engagement. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like Golden Heart Plaza, the Ida B. Wells National Monument, Rossi Square and more
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Community
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Community Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Panel Discussion: How Monuments Can Create Experiences
This session will detail experiences with monuments that have been specifically enabled by stakeholders to cultivate engagement. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like the Urban Trail, Stanley Park and the Arizona 9-11 Memorial.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Experiences
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Experiences Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Lunch
Interactive Workshop - Monuments as Merchandise
An interactive workshop highlighting the options, opportunities and challenges of monuments with merchandise and direct revenue, including the Edmonds Is monument and website.
Panel Discussion: Defining a Vision for a Space
Turning nothing into something is about more than resources and support. This session will detail how monuments can define visions to create benefits in the short and long term. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like A Carousel for Missoula, the London Bridge, Wall Drug and More.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Vision
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Vision Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Break
Panel Discussion: Monuments as Icons
The imagery associated with monuments has turned them into icons that can be utilized to enable distinct economic and cultural benefits. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like the Little Mermaid Statue, the Spirit of Detroit, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree and more.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Icons
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Icons Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like the Bullring Bull, the Sibelius Monument, the Louvre Pyramid and more.
Panel Discussion: Activating Identity
Whether intentional or not, the identity that a monument activates can end up positively impacting individuals and entire communities.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Identity
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Identity Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Closing Keynote: History, Creativity and Potential
An exploration of how different spaces have, and haven't, utilized various opportunities that are right in front of them.
Happy Hour +
Keynote: Enabling Eternity
Our Day 2 keynote highlights the value of monuments in the present as well as the eternal significance they can enable for posterity.
Interactive Workshop - Monuments on Social
An interactive workshop highlighting the options, opportunities and challenges with monuments on social media
Panel Discussion: The Transformation of Spaces and Places
Monuments can transform what is bland, empty or dilapidated converted into something that cultivates communities and attracts audiences. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like American Enterprise Art Park, Gas Works Park, the Neon Museum and more.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Transformation
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Transformation Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Panel Discussion: The Power of Legacy
Monuments aren’t always intended to serve as a direct legacy for individuals or entire communities, but they often end up being exactly that. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for monuments like the Ames Monument, the Georgia Guidestones, the Astoria Column and more.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Legacy
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Legacy Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Lunch
Cultivating Engagement - Selfie Magnets
An interactive workshop highlighting the options, opportunities and challenges with monuments on social media
Panel Discussion: Monuments as Memorials
Memorials can be simple structures or entire complexes but these specifics are secondary to how such monuments form a connection with the past and present. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for memorials like the Colorado Freedom Memorial,Shoes on The Danube, the Florida Keys Memorial and more.
Attendee Roundtable: Monuments and Memorials
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Memorial Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Break
Panel Discussion: The Scope and Reach of Monumental Monuments
Certain monuments have been built at a scale that defies belief and have achieved an influence that makes them wonders physically and fundamentally. Their impact is more about conveying what’s possible when it comes to creating monuments that resonate with audiences regardless of context and perspective. We'll detail what these opportunities have looked like for memorials like the Pyramids of Egypt, Coit Tower, Pegasus and Dragon and more.
Attendee Roundtable: Monumental Monuments
Defined, peer-to-peer discussion led by Monument Summit speakers to further explore Monumental Panel insights, make connections and explore individual opportunities.
Closing Keynote: Are you Ready to Create a Monument?
The Monument Summit closes with a question and challenge around taking your next step with creating a legacy for your community and for posterity.
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle, Washington
Founded in 1977 and located on Pier 59 in the heart of Seattle, Washington, the Aquarium serves as the largest platform for ocean conservation and engagement in the Pacific Northwest.
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Tickets can be purchased for a single day or as part of the two-day event.
Wednesday Access
TBA
- Roundtable Seating
- Workshop Access
- Networking Connections
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Wednesday After Party
- Monument Book
- National Monument Association Membership
Thursday Access
TBA
- Roundtable Seating
- Workshop Access
- Networking Connections
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Thursday After Party
- Monument Book
- National Monument Association Membership
Full Access
TBA
- Roundtable Seating
- Workshop Access
- Networking Connections
- Coffee Breaks
- Lunch
- Wednesday and Thursday After Party
- Monument Book
- National Monument Association Membership
More Info
The Monument Summit is an event for anyone who has space or desire to enable an economic or social opportunity for themselves or their community. It’s for anyone who’s looked at an empty space and wondered what could be there. It’s for people who want to think about art as an opportunity, rather than as a cost. Designed to be a meeting place for the people who have these empty spaces and creators that can fill them, The Monument Summit provides participants with countless options and opportunities.
A deeper exploration of this value and these learnings is available across three books:
Whether you're looking for a specific type of monument or are simply exploring your options related to a given space, the creators who are part of the event are there to collaborate with attendees on whatever level is best for them logistically, financially and creatively.
F.A.Q
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What will the event cover?
The Monument Summit provides education around the direct economic impact that monuments can cultivate while connecting attendees with artists of all types that utilize materials designed to last for generations.
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How can monuments enable direct revenue?
Those insights are part of the event agenda, but as a brief example, check out the merchandise options associated with the Edmonds Is monument.
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Who goes to the event?
Attendees come from the following types of business and industries: restaurants, wineries, breweries, commercial real estate, retail, venues, travel & tourism, community organizations and more.
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What is the cost and can I get a discount?
Join our communitys here to get up to date info about pricing.
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Will I meet real artists and creators?
Yes, artists will be participating in the programming and leading roundtable discussions.
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Should I do one day or two?
Tickets are priced to provide value for attendees that participate in both days, as the insights and connections they'll make during each are distinct. But single day passes are available.
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I want to learn more or have a specific question for you.
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