Webinar | May 29, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. EST to 4:30 p.m. EST

Although the National Park Service (NPS) is often thought of as a straightforward preservation agency, it is also a cultural institution that has fundamentally shaped the relationship between national identity, memory, and land in the United States.

This webinar gathers together artists, NPS staff, and scholars to discuss the vital role that art and visual culture play in place-making. Topics include how photography, murals, screen printed posters, and even printed fabrics engage(d) viewers; and how art has forged a sense of belonging for some, while excluding others.

This webinar celebrates the recent publication of a special issue of the College Art Association’s Art Journal dedicated to the National Parks.

Closed captioning will be provided. Please contact Eleanor Mahoney ([email protected]) with questions or accessibility requests.