2026 South & Appalachian Creative Placemaking Summit

The 2026 Summit will explore how communities across the South and Appalachia use arts, culture, and creative placemaking to spark economic opportunity, strengthen neighborhoods, and accelerate collaborative action. Locally hosted by Community LIFT, Memphis’ leading equitable investment intermediary, the Summit partners with Creative Placemaking Communities to bring national leaders into direct conversation with Memphis residents, creators, and neighborhood champions.

This isn’t just a conference — it’s a regional ecosystem-building experience