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Join us for the Georgia Economic Placemaking Collaborative (GEPC) 2026 Fall Retreat on September 29-30, in Perry, GA!
We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 GEPC Fall Retreat - The Art of Place: Where Creativity Shapes Community. This expanded two-day retreat format is presented in partnership with GEPC, Georgia Arts Innovation Network, and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
During the retreat, attendees will have opportunities for learning, collaboration, and hands-on exploration of how arts, culture, and creativity can help shape vibrant, authentic places and strengthen community development efforts.
New Retreat Format:
Day 1 (September 29) will bring together our current GEPC cohort for focused learning and collaboration, while Day 2 will expand the conversation by welcoming our GEPC alumni and Georgia Arts Innovation Network (GAIN) communities for a shared exploration of creative placemaking in our host city - Perry, Georgia.
Keynote Speaker:
The retreat will feature Ann Dickson of Creative Placemaking Communities, a thought leader and activator who challenges communities to rethink how they design, plan, and activate public spaces. Through inspiration, experiential learning, and hands-on application, participants will explore how artists and creative voices can be engaged from the very beginning to help shape the places we build together.
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION:
A block of hotel guestrooms for the GEPC Conference has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn - Perry, Georgia for a rate of $189 plus tax per night.
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