MUSICMOTION and the SAT invite you to the presentation of the digital arts projects from HACKLAB24.
On April 28th, discover the creations from the five participating teams in this hackathon, which will revolve around the theme of showcasing diversity through digital arts.
Schedule:
7:00 PM: Presentation of the interactive works
8:30 PM: Award ceremony and networking hour
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of networking and exploring innovative projects !
HACKLAB24 is a three-day co-creation laboratory taking place at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) from April 26th to 28th, 2024. This creative marathon (hackathon) brings together interdisciplinary teams that combine art and technology to design interactive digital creations.
MUSICMOTION and SAT are establishing an ecosystem that enables all artists, inclusively, to co-create and showcase diversity in abilities, including artists with disabilities and artists without disabilities.
HACKLAB welcomes a diversity of participants in the following fields: sound and visual arts, programming, design, engineering, performing arts, UX design, fabrication, etc.
PROTOTYPES & CREATION
At the end of the weekend, teams will present their works to the public and jury members. The teams will be encouraged to develop their prototypes based on a problem related to diversity in digital arts.
Some examples of the potential creations:
An interactive audiovisual piece.
A new instrument for sound or audiovisual creation.
A reactive sound sculpture.
An interactive light installation.
CALENDAR
Call for participation opens: March 4th, 2024
Call for participation closes: April 4th, 2024
Selection announcement: April 15th, 2024
HACKLAB24
Team introduction at SAT Café: April 25th, 7 PM
Hackathon start: April 26th, 6 PM
Project presentations (open to the public): April 28th, 7 PM
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
SAT’s Favorite Scholarship: SAT’s research laboratory will host a research and creation residency for one week.
Desjardins Favorite Scholarship: 1500$ scholarship awarded to the Desjardins favorite team.
Printemps numérique : Full Access to MTL Connect offered to the winning team of HACKLAB24 (value of $2,495).
ABOUT MUSIC MOTION
Since its first edition in 2019, MusicMotion has been committed to creating an inclusive and stimulating space where participants can collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of art and technology. Our mission is to bring together a diverse community to co-create works that inspire, challenge, and transform our perception of art and technology, while bridging the gap created by the digital divide.
Schedule
April 28, 2024 - April 28, 2024 From 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The event is free, but space is limited.