Concept NULL Newsletter #37
👋 Welcome
Hello there dear reader! We hope you are well and are getting through these hectic times safely. 👾
Before we get into it, we just wanted to say we are so surprised and excited to see the fantastic response to our TouchDesigner Day! We see that there are many people on the waiting lists for the workshop, so when time moves closer to the day and you are not able to make it to the workshop, please let us know and return your ticket . We make these workshops free to keep them accessible to everyone and we trust that people are responsible.
Otherwise, the seminar and the evening meetup are free and have no cap and we will have a projector setup in Pharmacia for people to play around with patches so if you want to share some stuff, then bring your stuff. 💿
Ok that's all the housekeeping we have for now, enjoy the read and feel free to reach out to us with any feedback or suggestions via email to conceptnullofficial@gmail.com
🔦 Spotlight
Beta Festival 2024
Organiser/s: Beta Fest
Location: Various locations around Dublin
Date: 01-11-2024 → 17-11-2024
Its that time again, Beta Fest 2024 has come around! Beta is a new festival of art and technology critically engaging with the impact of emerging technologies on society. Taking Ireland’s role as a central node in today's wired world as a starting point, Beta showcases and celebrates Ireland’s research and artistic communities through a combination of creativity, debate and experimentation. They have so many exhibitions, talks, workshops and events on all around Dublin that its honestly too much to mention here but go check out their website (which was made by our very own, talented Cailean Finn) and we look forward to seeing some familiar faces on the open day.
🎪 Events
Land
Organiser/s: The Douglas Hyde
Location: Nassau Street, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Date: 07-11-2024 → 16-02-2024
The Douglas Hyde presents a group exhibition centred on works that engage, unsettle and prompt debate around ideas of land including significant works by artists Brook Andrew, Bassam Issa Al-Sabah, Brian Jungen & Duane Linklater, Marianne Keating, Pınar Öğrenci, Jumana Manna, and Kathy Prendergast. Filmworks will be presented in biweekly episodes with discursive events throughout the exhibition’s duration beginning with an artist talk by artist and filmmaker Pınar Öğrenci on Friday 8th November at 1pm (and screening at midday).
TouchDesigner Meetup Ireland
Organiser/s: Concept Null, DMARC
Location: University of Limerick
Date: 30-10-2024
For (most likely) the first time in Ireland, a day dedicated to Touchdesigner! We have teamed up with Digital Media & Arts Research Centre @ the University of Limerick to deliver a workshop series introducing people to using the real-time development software Touchdesigner and help people craft their own audio / visual performance system. We are pleased to welcome Pauric Freeman, an expert from the TouchDesigner community, recognised for his work in integrating modular systems with real-time visuals in TouchDesigner. There will be two workshops, a seminar from Pauric Freeman and an evening TD meetup open to everyone to come along, show and tell along with drinks and chats.
📖 Articles
101 Beginners Touchdesigner Tutorials
So for all the people who might not be able to attend our workshops for whatever reason, we can give you a little bit of a hint. Everything we will be covering in our TD introduction workshop is in the 101 Beginners tutorials on the Derivative website (and much much more) so if you are looking for a good place to start, that's where to look. They have also added an "201 intermediate" section too!
The Nature of Code (updated!)
If you don't know Daniel Schiffman then you are probably not into Processing (and that ok) but if you are then you may be happy to know that his "Nature of Code" book, which is a great place to start learning about creative coding with Processing, has been updated and is online for free with interactive code examples to play around with. Thank you Mr. Schiffman!
Immersive Art Is Exploding, and Museums Have a Choice to Make
An interesting essay article on how immersive art is forcing museums to change (some might say evolve) and goes through some of the difficulties museums may face in light of this.
🛠️ Workshops
Creative Coding workshop at DAS Belfast
Date: 30-10-2024
Digital Art Studio Belfast
This beginner's course introduces essential programming concepts, showing how coding can enhance creative practices. Through hands-on exercises, participants will explore generative art inspired by Sol LeWitt's work and create unique visual pieces. No prior coding experience is needed—just creativity and enthusiasm. Participants should bring their own laptops or contact DAS for computer access. The workshop costs £40, with limited spots available.
Projection Mapping using TouchDesigner
Date: 24-10-2024
Digital Art Studio Belfast
This workshop on projection mapping teaches participants how to turn objects into display surfaces using software like VPT8 (open-source) and TouchDesigner (more advanced). It includes a talk and demonstration, with hands-on opportunities for participants to try the technique using their own content (images or videos). No high-end computer is required, but participants must bring their own laptops, or contact the organizers if a computer is needed. The workshop costs £30, with limited spots available.
Studio Light Moves – Open Futures: Masterclass Series 2024
Date: 21-10-2024
Dance Limerick
Studio Light Moves is launching a new Masterclass Series this autumn at Dance Limerick, aimed at professional artists in dance, performance, technology, music, and production. Two sessions are offered: -Real-time interactivity, sound & visuals with Andrew Quinn: October 21-22, 2024 (11am-6pm) -TERRAPOLIS – Movement & scenography with MHz: November 28-29, 2024 (11am-6pm) Each class costs €30, and the series supports creative growth in dance and technology, curated by Laura Murphy and Jürgen Simpson. Fees are subsidized to ensure accessibility.
Masterclasses series - Leon Butler - Audience Agency in Immersive Experiences
Deadline: 17-10-2024
Centre for Creative Technologies
An exploration of immersive experiences, engagement, and insights in the creation of recent works in digital art, focusing on audience agency, adaptive interactions, and immersive experiences through collaborative creation methodologies. Leon Butler is a Galway-based artist working the intersection of art and technology. His work has been recognised by The Type Directors Club, 100 Archive, and various design and media awards. Join physically or virtually.
📯 Open Calls
SHARESPACE 2024
Deadline: 24-11-2024
Linz
For the real-world art scenario, SHARESPACE is looking for a media artist (group) to collaborate with. The goal of the collaboration is for the artist to realize their own art work for the Deep Space 8K, located at the Ars Electronica Center, utilizing SHARESPACE technology. Artists are invited to create a multi-user, hybrid, interactive art performance that leverages embodied interaction between people and different types of Virtual Humans. The developed artwork will be shown in Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Festival 2025. For the development of the artwork, the artist will receive 15000 EUR.
🏠 Residencies
OPEN CALL: STUDIOTOPIA Residency Programme for Emerging Artists
Deadline: 31-10-2024
Dublin
The STUDIOTOPIA Residency Programme invites 8 emerging visual and performing artists to collaborate with 8 established scientists in a comprehensive 12-month residency. As an artist in this program, you will work closely with a scientist to tackle challenges defined by the Local Challenge Committees (LCC).
subnetAIR CALL_2025
Deadline: 31-10-2024
Salzburg
Four artist in residence/micro grant slots for 2025 are open till October 31st (annual call). Apply and come to work at the Center for Human Computer Interaction. The subnetAIRs gain access to the centre’s infrastructure and their team of scientists. Their vision is to provide a relaxed as well as productive work environment, exchange and access to a network between the arts and science.
The Guesthouse Project: A.I.R.
Deadline: 31-10-2024
Cork City
The Guesthouse Project presents international and Irish artists and collaborative groups with an opportunity to live and work in Cork City. The A.I.R. requires a dedication to situating your practice in Cork for 1 to 3 months. The space is set up to facilitate transdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary non-hermetic practices that develop through conversation and experimental modes of operation. Accommodation and facilities are free to A.I.R.s but A.I.R.s are required to cover their travel, material and living costs.
VECTOR Digital Arts Residency
Deadline: 31-10-2024
Kildare
The VECTOR Residency supports innovation in digital arts, inviting professional artists who explore the intersection of art and technology. It offers a four-month residency from January to April 2025 in County Kildare, plus 10 days in Paris in summer 2025. The residency includes a €5,000 bursary, desk space at MERITS Innovation Thinkspace, 20+ hours of content LAB access, and mentoring with Jo Mangan, Artistic Director of The Performance Corporation. Additionally, the artist will participate in the SPACE programme in Paris, valued at €5,000, to further develop their practice and new projects.
benchspace Visual Artist Fellowship
Deadline: 25-10-2024
Cork
benchspace Cork is thrilled to announce the launch of three exclusive Visual Artist Fellowships focused on digital fabrication. These fellowships, lasting six months, are designed for innovative visual artists eager to expand the horizon of their practice by integrating cutting-edge digital fabrication techniques into their work. They welcome applications from visual artists at any stage of their career, who demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate digital fabrication into their work. Prior experience with digital tools is not required, but a clear vision for how the fellowship will impact your practice is essential.
💰 Funding
Culture Moves Europe Mobility Grant
Deadline: 30-11-2024
EU
Culture Moves Europe provides mobility grants for artists and cultural professionals in all 40 creative Europe countries. It covers the sectors of architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design, literature, music, performing arts and visual arts. The scheme follows the successful i-Portunus pilot project that took place between 2018 and 2022.
That’s it for now! The newsletter gets sent out 1st and 15th of every month and we post open calls and events as they come in on our Instagram so be sure to follow us there.
Again, thank you for all of your support as we continue to grow our project with the help of a great community and, as we always say, we would love to hear your thoughts, projects, events or other open opportunities so drop us an email.
Chat soon, Concept NULL
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