Following last summer’s event, Art and the Environment: A Dialogue, SAM and the Cascade Land Conservancy present the next panel discussion exploring the intersection of art, culture and the environment. How can artists and design professionals support today's cities and make them more functional, culturally rich and sustainable? What are the near-term priorities in sustainable design? What steps can be taken to support designers and businesses furthering sustainable design principles? Join us as we consider these and other questions.

Moderator:
Lucia Athens, Senior Sustainable Future Strategist, CollinsWoerman

Panelists:
Tom Kundig, Principal, Olson Sundburg Kundig Alllen Architects;
Rebecca Luke, Style expert and co-founder of Sustainable Style Foundation;
Roy McMakin, Northwest artist

Bringing together some of the most compelling thinkers on a given cultural subject, Pivotal Perspectives is a timely and innovative forum that addresses pressing issues in art and society.

Free and open to the public; limited seating is available.

Registration required by January 21, 2009 if planning to attend.