Techne: Forum on Art & Technology is a one-day conference organized with support from Learning Design & Technology, the Department of Music, and the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. The conference brings together artists of different backgrounds to showcase their work and discuss critical topics on how technology continues to (re)shape our relationship to art. Presentations and panels will discuss the intersection of various technologies in different artistic disciplines, encompassing music, dance, programming, AI, robotics, and virtual reality. In the evening, we will have a multimedia exhibition and performances to showcase the artists' work. Our guest speakers/performers for this event are:
Alex Christie, music and performance (UVA)
Semi Ryu, media artist and XR (VCU)
Kate Sicchio, choreographer and technologist (VCU)
Ross Wightman, sound and media artist (Yale)
The conference will take place on April 17th at the Jefferson Scholars Foundation (112 Clarke Ct, Charlottesville, VA) and is divided in two parts:
Talks and Panels - 9am to 4pm, includes morning coffee and lunch.
Multimedia Exhibition and Concert - 7pm to 10pm, includes a reception with snacks and beverages.
Jefferson Scholars Foundation is located at 112 Clarke Court, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Phone: (434) 243-9029
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