Artists play a crucial role in helping communities reclaim and transform vacant spaces. This session features two artists in upstate New York who launched new projects in vacant and underutilized spaces: - The Black Library in Monticello, New York—a space dedicated to showcasing books, art, and discussions by Black creators and promoting greater understanding of Black history and culture. - Springville Center for the Arts, a rural multi-arts center housed in a former Baptist church that offers live performance, art exhibitions, workshops, internships, after-school and summer programs, and more. Attendees will also hear about possibilities for collaborating with artists on equitable community development.