Thu 17th October, 18:45-20:15
Join Arc at Hat Works for an introduction to digital arts practice, led by FutureEverything's Jonathan McGrath, as part of the PROTO creative engagement programme for Stockport.
In this session we’ll explore the fascinating intersection between digital arts and arts & health practice, offering an exciting opportunity for arts and health creatives to discover new ways that digital tools can enhance, inspire and influence their work.
Through a series of short presentations and insightful discussions, participants will dive deep into three key themes:
What is Digital?
Learn how the concept of ‘digital’ and how it can be a versatile and accessible creative tool for everyone. We will discuss ways that ‘digital’ impacts our lives already and ways that art reflects this.
Tools to Make Art
From free and low-cost tools to creative hacks, discover how to create art using everyday devices. We will explore how technology can work alongside other ‘analogue’ creative tools and the fun that can be had by mixing things up.
Models of Self Publication
Learn how to share and sell your artwork online without relying on traditional arts institutions. We will take a look at platforms for self-publishing and ways to reach new audiences, even those who might not typically engage with arts and culture.
In this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to unpack real-life project examples, exploring the possibilities, challenges, and benefits digital arts bring to arts and health. FutureEverything will bring sample projects, but we encourage you to bring your own examples to fuel deeper learning and collaboration.
There will also be time for informal networking and the Hat Works cafe will be open from 18.00 for you to settle in with a drink and snack.
Don’t miss this chance to explore new opportunities in digital arts and health practice with the innovative FutureEverything team.
Click the link HERE to book to join the session, for FREE.
This event is brought to you by Arc and FutureEverything, as part of Stockport Arts and Health Week, and Digitober/DigiKnow.
This event is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Stockport Council’s digital inclusion programme, DigiKnow will be celebrating Digitober with a host of events and activities across Stockport throughout the month of October. Contact: digital@stockport.gov.uk.
Images Credits: Images taken from AI: Who’s Looking After Me? exhibition curated by FutureEverything at Science Gallery London.
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