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In the spring of 2021 we hosted weekly online sessions to build a community centered on digital creativity during the pandemic. Each hour-long meeting included discussions and mini-lessons to inspire creativity and connections. The gatherings were open to anyone and featured challenges and exercises for ongoing engagement.

Known as "Real-Time Tuesdays," these sessions went beyond typical workshops to encourage active digital creation and reflection. Participants could join from either a computer or a phone.

While we looked forward to eventual in-person gatherings, we embraced the digital format as our current means of community-building. The "Real-Time" label emphasized our focus on immediate creative engagement.


For more information and to join the gathering check out the Facebook page here  

Week 7
May 26  5:30 MST
"Digital! Installed!"

This week we will look at some of the joys and challenges that come with installing digital art. We'll address how to prepare for installs, tech considerations, project planning, how to save lots of money and also share some tips we've discovered from our past projects.

Join us here: https://bit.ly/3d4xGGZ
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Week 6 - May 19
5:30 MST
"Getting Interactive pt 2"

This week we look at how human gestures can be translated into digital realms to add a level of organic connection with the machine. 

Sensors, interfaces, big data? How do you make a machine understand the the world?

Along with sharing some practical tech tips, we'll also discuss the possibilities and limitations of interactive systems and how we can work towards more meaningful human machine interactions. 
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Week 5 - May 12
5:30 MST
"Getting Interactive pt 1"

This week we look at how human gestures can be translated into digital realms to add a level of organic connection with the machine.  Along with sharing some practical tech tips, we'll also discuss the possibilities and limitations of interactive systems and how we can work towards more meaningful human machine interactions.

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WEEK 4 - May 5
5:30pm MST
"Entering the Third Dimension pt 2"

Inspired by the vast potential for wild creative expression that computer art offers, this week we will continue dissecting 3D graphics and animation - what goes into making 3D visuals and how you can start to make your own creations using free software. All are welcome, even if you want to just silently observe, no problem.
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WEEK 3 - April 28
5:30pm MST
"Entering the Third Dimension"
This week we will be giving an introduction to 3D graphics and animation. This will be much less technical than previous weeks as we won't be focusing on any specific software, but we'll be discussing how you can, right now, start exploring the super fun world of 3D computer graphics. We'll look at how to make still images, animations and how to integrate those into real-time processes.

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WEEK 2 - April 21
5:30pm MST
'Making Connections: Sound to Light"
This week we will continue looking at fun examples of Real-Time graphics and video processing - specifically how sound and music can be used to control your live visual content. We'll also be sharing some artistic inspiration and hot tips on how to take control of your machines (before they take control of you??)

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