Artist Talk – Video Pool Media Arts Centre

Hand written text surrounds a green inked machine drawn line resembling a circular path. The text in black inked capital letters reads with spelling mistakes "THE WAY MACHINE LEARNING WORKS IS LIKE GASLIGHTING TELL IT A BANANA IS A CAT ENOUGH TIMES IT WILL BELIVE ALL BANANAS ARE CATS"

ART TALK – Dispelling Misconceptions: A Fresh Perspective on AI

In partnership with Harbour Collective and First Fridays, artist and mentor Erika Lincoln invite us to reflect on AI and how it has evolved. Through storytelling and critical insights, she’ll challenge common misconceptions and open up a dialogue on the technology’s artistic potential.

Attendees are encouraged to join the discussion, ask questions, and explore their own thoughts on the intersection of AI and creativity in a collaborative and welcoming environment.

A head and shoulders shot of the artist looking at the camera as she stands in front of her drawings. She has short brown hair, light skin and hazel eyes. She wears a black hoodie and, on her head, she wears a self described "neural fascinator" made of wire, thread, and knitting needles.

Beyond the Algorithm: An Artist Talk with Erika Jean Lincoln

This engaging talk is a chance to be inspired, spark curiosity, and explore the evolving intersection of disability arts with new media arts.

The potential for something truly extraordinary is here.

Active Research Lecture by Kegan McFadden

PLATFORM is excited to co-present this Active Research Lecture with Video Pool Media Arts Centre. In conjunction with the artist’s exhibition, A Sepearate Peace, McFadden will be presenting an Active Research Lecture on 21 April at 6PM at the Output. A Separate Peace is distrubuted by Video Pool Media Arts Centre.

MAR Artist Talks: Elise Dawson & Meganelizabeth Diamond

To wrap up their Media Arts Residencies (MAR) at Video Pool Media Arts Centre, our current artists-in-residence will be presenting artist talks(followed by Q&As) to share what they’ve been working on over the past year. Our second set of artists are Elise Dawson and Meganelizabeth Diamond.

MAR Artist Talks: Kris Snowbird & Theo Pelmus

To wrap up their Media Arts Residencies (MAR) at Video Pool Media Arts Centre our current artists in residence will be presenting artist talks to share what they’ve been working on over the past year. First up, Kris Snowbird and Theo Pelmus, who have been working collaboratively throughout the duration of their residency, will be presenting a performative artist talk.

Merging Mindsets – Social Media and Mental Health

Social Media platforms can be an integral part of building a creative brand and online community. In today’s society, these apps are one of the first go-to’s for potential clients to instantly understand and connect with your brand. Apps like Instagram and Facebook can require countless hours of your attention – creating content, editing, responding to comments and messages, interacting with others in the community and more. But what is this constant connection to media, messages, and information doing to our mental health? This presentation will discuss how to recognize when social media use is becoming a detriment to one’s mental health. In addition, we will talk about how to set up boundaries to engage in a healthy, moderated way, while still connecting with your audience and share resources available for those who are struggling to maintain balance.

Merging Mindsets – Principles and Tools of Interactivity

For artwork or installations to be interactive, artists and designers need to consider a multitude of factors, including what technology is needed and human behaviour. A willingness to engage can be different for everyone and usability can be a challenge. Technology can expand new avenues to bring your concept to life but it can also be temperamental. Join us to learn about sensors, software and considerations for incorporating interactivity into your artwork. This panel is designed to inspire and inform but will not be a hands-on workshop.

Merging Mindsets – Projection Mapping

Through video, animation, or graphics, Projection Mapping using multiple projectors to transform static objects into captivating experiences. Previously challenging and time-consuming, technology
advancements have made this engaging art form more accessible and dynamic allowing a boarder range of artists to experiment with the medium. Join us to be inspired by three artists and designers actively working with projection mapping and large scale projection as they discuss their projects, processes, and techniques. This panel is designed to inspire and is not a technical workshop.

Merging Mindsets – Digital Collaboration

Today’s working world is undergoing constant change, as digital platforms transform how we work. Managing co-workers and collaborators has become an essential skill to master in the digital age. Keeping pace with developments can be overwhelming and intimidating, but we now have an unrivalled opportunity to work with partners from anywhere in the world. Join us as we explore the tools and techniques to become more organized and collaborate more effectively.

Merging Mindsets – Digital Sound Art

With an ever-expanding array of accessible and user-friendly technology music, sound art and sound production have drastically changed over the last ten years. Tools and techniques for VR, theatre and performance have transformed the way sound artists think about sound creation. In this panel, local and visiting artists will discuss a variety of techniques and topics including generative practices, new forms of modulation, ambisonics, visual programming, as well as, mixing traditional practice with new forms.