How are artists and producers developing and distributing ambitious work?
Now in its fifth year, the annual Producers’ edition of ART // TECH // PLAY LIVE explores how artists and producers are making and distributing shows and projects that engage creative technologies to deliver novel public experiences. This year, the event will focus specifically on the precarity of the pipeline that supports the progression of an art/tech idea through the R&D stages, into production and then distribution.
Through presentations, panels and demos, exploring a range of perspectives, research and case studies we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities, aiming to identify ways to strengthen the pipeline.
The event will be chaired by Alex Rowse, Executive Producer at Marshmallow Laser Feast, a world-renowned experiential artist collective that blurs the lines between art, immersive experiences, XR and film. With Keynote speakers Karen Reilly and Sal Pittman from KlangHaus, a live art company composed of three musicians and a filmmaker, whose work is “bespoke, agile, terrifying, gorgeous and rooted in the tropes of cinema, theatre and the very finest elements of live rock n roll.”
We have commissioned some fresh research to inform the event. Led by Rosalind Coleman (Punchdrunk, Circa Contemporary Circus), we will share a snapshot of the current state of play for project progression and what it means for artists, producers, venues, and audiences across the UK.
Tickets are pay what you feel, £15 suggested. We can’t wait to see you there!
Agenda
12 noon: Registration, networking and time to engage with artworks by Aley Baracat, Kate Flurrie, and Sal Pittman (Klanghaus)
1pm: Welcome and introduction by Matt Burman (Cambridge Junction), Rachel Drury (Collusion), chaired by Alex Rowse (Marshmallow Laser Feast)
1:15pm: Research presentation by Rosalind Coleman
1:30pm: Talks from keynote speakers Karen Reilly and Sal Pittman (Klanghaus)
1:45pm: Panel discussion one, A Question of Survival: What challenges are artists facing in advancing projects? With Alex Rowse, Rosalind Coleman, Malú Ansaldo (International Programmer, Punchdrunk), Karen Reilly and Paul Glinkowski (Arts Council England)
2:45pm: Break
3:15pm: Case studies from Alex Rowse (Marshmallow Laser Feast), Aley Baracat, Leah Kurta (Kinda Studios, Co-founder Ida XR Studio), Dev Joshi
3:35pm: Panel discussion two, Escaping the Doom Loop: how are you getting your work out there? With case study speakers
4:45pm: Drinks, networking, visiting artworks.
6pm: Close
This event is part of Collusion’s ART // TECH // PLAY programme and network that supports artists and creatives to develop their skills around creative technologies in a practice-led way.
Supported by Cambridge Junction, Norwich Theatre, Anglia Ruskin University, Norwich University of the Arts, DanceEast, University of Cambridge and Arts Council England.