Creative Placemaking Minor

Students looking at a vibrant mural
The "Garden of Imagination" mural was a collaborative project between Art Works now and the University of Maryland students. Photo: Jelena Dakovic.
Students around a table with drawings, rulers and pencils
Students working on their final project for the Design and Democracy course as part of the Creative Placemaking Minor. Photo: Ronit Eisenbach.
Colorful painted house creative placemaking minor
Students hanging a lamp post sign that reads "Saucy" for the "Taste of Riverdale" project.
Students from the Making Place Studio hanging up a "saucy" sign for the "Taste of Riverdale" project.

The Creative Placemaking Minor (CRPM) is a collaboration between the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (MAPP) and the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU). It is part of the University of Maryland Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice.

Students in this interdisciplinary minor learn how artists and designers can play a vital role in advancing public dialogue, exploring our shared humanity and addressing some of our major challenges, whether it be sparking conversations about racial injustice, inequitable development, climate change or celebrating the diverse communities and cultures around us. In the Creative Placemaking studios, students will engage in place-based projects in partnership with local creatives, culture bearers and knowledge keepers. This minor currently offers two tracks: one focusing on architecture and spatial practice and the other on the visual arts.

This 15-credit minor offers two concentrations, one focusing on architecture design and the other on the visual arts.

Learn more about the minor and details on how to apply on the Art website. 

 
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