Foundational Symposium
The Foundational Symposium is an intensive weekend designed for artists eager to explore the forefront of immersive art. This free two-day program offers an exciting opportunity for participants to engage with emerging technologies, delve into the intricacies of inter-disciplinary collaboration, and understand the nuances of data ethics, audience engagement and innovative funding strategies. It’s a space to forge meaningful connections with fellow artists and industry leaders shaping the future of digital and immersive art.
The program is available for download, with some of the highlighted presenters featured below.
- Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker (WA), a renowned Nyungar writer and technologist who explores the societal implications of data management and surveillance within the artistic realm.
- Kartini Ludwig (NSW), a producer and digital strategist who will showcase her recent work with generative AI in live performance and share practical approaches to integrating AI into creative projects.
- JC (WA), an interdisciplinary artist and current artist in residence at PICA who will highlight the importance of collaboration in their work with queer communities, artists and technicians and how this shapes their use of new technologies.
- Byron J. Scullin (VIC), an artist and sound engineer who will offer a practical demonstration of immersive sound technologies as used in large-scale public art installations.
- Helen Simondson (WA), Manager of WA Museum Boola Bardip and founder of ACMI X in Melbourne who will share invaluable strategies for diversifying income in interdisciplinary art-tech ventures.
- Natalie Marinho (WA), Director of Voyant AR who will present a compelling case study of a recent work made with Worimi artist Dean Cross that unravels the art of narrative design and mixed reality storytelling.
- Lucie Paterson (VIC), is Head of Experience, Digital & Insights at ACMI in Melbourne and will provide insights into user experience and design considerations for presenting and communicating immersive artworks and what audiences expect from this kind of engagement.
Key Dates
EOIs Open
Wednesday 15 January 2025
EOIs Close
Wednesday 10 February 2025
Applicants Notified
Monday 17 February 2025
Foundational Symposium
Location: WA Museum Boola Bardip
Day 1: Saturday 22 March 2025
Day 2: Sunday 23 March 2025
Eligibility
- This program is offered free to Western Australian residents only.
- Artists, technologists, developers, designers and programmers interested in inter-disciplinary collaboration are encouraged to apply.
- There will be space for up to 40 participants to attend the two-day weekend.
- Travel bursaries will be available for a selection of artists living in regional or remote WA.
Enquiries
Artists are encouraged to submit any questions about the program prior to making their submission. Please direct enquiries to Lillian Silk, Program Manager boorda yeyi on lillian.silk@pica.org.au.
