Public Purpose Symposium
September 17, 2026
Lunchtime Roundtable Discussions
Attend a lunch roundtable with past Hart Fellows as they lead a topic at the core of their Fellowship research.
To attend a lunchtime roundtable, you must register ahead of time. Registration will open on August 24th and close on Thursday, September 10th.
Public Art as a Tool for Social Action
What role can participatory art play in grassroots organizing? What do movements gain when they center community building, dignity, and joy? Join us for a conversation about arts-based methods of social change and community development with insights from Sarine’s work with Fundación CasaSan in Argentina.
Mental Health, Civic Action, and Collective Care
Mental healthcare is a practice that extends beyond the clinic walls. Communities shape both causes and recovery. How do we learn to take care of one another at the collective level? How can a reimagining of care through community inform healthcare systems? Drawing on Carina’s work with the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA), this conversation will explore how civic action can foster care systems that enable our communities to thrive.
Centering Dignity in Social Service Work
Everyone deserves to live a safe and dignified life. How can local social service organizations effectively reinforce these ideals while meeting a community’s most pressing needs? Join Sadie for a conversation about creating the conditions for meaningful change with limited resources as she reflects on her work with Broad Street Love, a social service nexus in Philadelphia rooted in radical hospitality.
Registration
Registration will open on August 24th and close on Thursday, September 10th.