Using Public Art as a Tool for Civic Impact, Workforce Development, and Community Connection

Using Public Art as a Tool for Civic Impact, Workforce Development, and Community Connection
Mar 12, 2026
Rotary After Hours 6pm - Speaker Chandler Snipe
Using Public Art as a Tool for Civic Impact, Workforce Development, and Community Connection

Chandler Snipe is the Project Manager for Midtown Houston, where she oversees district-wide cultural initiatives and community engagement projects. She currently manages HueMan:Shelter, a $1 million public art initiative awarded through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge. Chandler’s work on HueMan:Shelter focuses on using public art as a civic tool to address social issues, strengthen public-private partnerships, and support workforce development for individuals with lived experience of homelessness. She has a background in nonprofit management, graphic design, and arts administration, and collaborates closely with the City of Houston, Houston METRO Transit Authority, and local service organizations. Chandler is passionate about placemaking, storytelling, and leveraging the arts to drive measurable community impact.