Hear directly from multidisciplinary artist Yinka Ilori and Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the 1803 Fund, in a powerful conversation exploring joy as infrastructure, public art, and community transformation.
This conversation will be moderated by Amber Edwards, Head of Public Engagement and Programs at the Portland Art Museum and part of the Black Art and Experiences Initiative team.
Together, they will discuss how Ilori blends his British-Nigerian heritage, traditional West African parables, and a bold use of color to inject joy into civic spaces. Discover how thoughtful, community-centric design can dismantle structural barriers, reclaim public architecture, and foster a deep sense of collective belonging and celebration.
