How can creative disciplines bring urban communities together?

The University of Sydney's Footbridge Gallery, a digital shared space, will host a sound and musical performance and interdisciplinary panel event to explore what role creative disciplines play in bringing urban communities together. The Gallery is a new space for showcasing dynamic, experimental content by artists, including staff and students, pioneering the emerging model of urban galleries proliferating around the globe bringing together creatives from many disciplines and communities. As part of the University's Innovation Week , the outdoor gallery will showcase a range of installations, including Vivid Sydney's Woodie the robot , and a panel event. Moderated by City of Sydney Councilor Jess Scully, the interdisciplinary panel will discuss the role of creative disciplines in bringing urban communities together, driving conversations and nurturing a sense of place. With backgrounds ranging from music composition to sculpture, digital design and performance arts, panelists will explore how sharing creative and innovative research in the arts can contribute to learning, civic debate, a sense of ownership and community engagement.  "There is something very empowering about the act of creating together and showing that in a public space," said Dr Luke Hespanol , Lecturer in Design, School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Creative disciplines can be very effective in providing a common ground and level playing field for contribution by people from all different walks of life.