Past Workshops – Video Pool Media Arts Centre

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(Cancelled) SUMMER CAMP -Shaping Light: A Digital Art Youth Summer Camp

Create. Transform. Illuminate your ideas.
Shaping Light: A Digital Art Youth Summer Camp is an immersive, hands-on program designed for youth ages 12+ who are curious about digital art, design, and creative technology.

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WORKSHOP -Shaping Light: Projection Mapping with MadMapper – 2nd Edition

Step once again into the transformative world of projection mapping with artist jaymez, where light, space, and creativity converge to redefine perception.

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WORKSHOP -Code & Canvas: Fundamentals in Art and Design with TouchDesigner

Ready to bring your art to life with code?
Whether you’re an artist, designer, or simply curious about creative technology, Code & Canvas: Fundamentals is the perfect entry point into real-time visuals and interactive media.

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WORKSHOP -Code & Canvas: Art and Design with TouchDesigner

Designed for artists, designers, and creative technologists, this course offers hands-on experience in creating real-time generative visuals and interactive media using TouchDesigner.

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WORKSHOP -Shaping Light: Projection Mapping with MadMapper

A Projection Mapping with MadMapper Workshop Series!

Step into the transformative world of projection mapping with artist jaymez, where light and creativity converge to redefine space and perception.

This workshop series introduces projection mapping as a dynamic art form, from the basics of setup to some advanced techniques for larger-scale exhibitions.

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.

AI Mentorship Residency: Breaking the System

VP is proud to collaborate with Harbour Collective to present the AI Mentorship Residency: Breaking the System, a groundbreaking initiative exploring the creative and critical potential of AI in the arts.

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.

Tech-Forward Art Dialogues: Video

VISUAL EXPLORATIONS: Step into the dynamic world of experimental video, projection mapping, interactive art, live visuals, projection art, and music videos-

where creativity knows no bounds. Join us for a conversation on where to go from here!

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Tech-Forward Art Dialogues: Performance

TECHNICAL CULTIVATIONS Enter the cutting-edge world of performance, where technology and creativity collide in exciting ways.

The potential for something truly extraordinary is here.