helloRobot -- call for interactive/digital artworks, workshops, installations, etc...
William Macfarlane
technologists showcase some of the interesting work that they are
doing and to help the technophobic become more comfortable with high
tech tools and methods by giving them a chance to engage with this
stuff in playful ways. It's coming up very soon (march 13th!) and
they've got a few more openings for artists and workshop leaders --
maybe you want to exhibit or teach something about what you do. Some
text that I didn't write follows:
"HelloRobot: NYC is an event to get non-geeky people acquainted with
technology, with the hope being they will learn to love their gadgets
and digital toys the way that we do. If everybody in the world had
that relationship, then we would all be free to use technological
tools to solve the bigger problems of the world, like rapidly
desalinating water to produce fresh water. So, we thought, if people
could have the opportunity to play with technology, then that would be
an excellent catalyst for loving computers and innovative technical
thinking. As such, the event is comprised of interactive art and
games, as well as fun, simple workshops that people can sign up for.
We have a website up here for more information:
http://hellorobotnyc.com/ . If this sounds like something that's up
your alley and might be fun for you to partake in, let me know!"
There is a budget to compensate artists and educators for materials,
and there may be a bit of nominal compensation for time available as
well -- accessibility is the whole point, of course, so the event
itself is free and open to the public.
The notice is short, but if you have something that you're working on
that you'd like to show off, or some knowledge that you'd like to
share, this should be a really fun, supportive, neat place to do so.
The folks who are putting it together are really great, really
supportive and flexible, and absolutely in it to share their love and
enthusiasm with the wider world. Let me know if you think you'd like
to be a part.
And, of course, please forward widely and deeply -- I'm hitting the
major geek mailing lists, but certainly not everyone who'd be into it.
the url:
http://hellorobotnyc.com/
The published text:
Attend
This event is free and open to the public! It will be held in NYC in
March of 2010. Stay tuned for more information and to sign up for
workshops at minimal cost!
Exhibit Your Game
We are currently accepting submissions of interactive digital artwork
and games. We are focusing on pieces that emphasize elements of play,
collaboration, and intuitive interactions.
Run A Workshop
If you are interested in running a workshop, please contact us. We
give priority to workshops that are friendlier to those with no prior
technical experience.