GRAND RAPIDS – Art is how we tell stories. Art is how we express our thoughts, emotions, and dreams. Art changes how we perceive the world. However, Technology is changing every industry, including Art.
Come join aimWest Nov. 19 for a fascinating panel discussion about how technology is changing the past, present, and future of Art.
This “Future of Art Technology” event will be sure to open your mind to new thoughts, concepts, issues, and opportunities that you did not even know existed.
The Future of Art Technology panelists include:
Alaina Clarke
Society of North American Goldsmiths, Conference Program Manager
(Past: West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT))
How technology is changing the “Entrepreneur/Independent” art scene.
Michele Bosak
Kendall College of Art and Design, Curator of Exhibitions
How technology is changing the “Formal” art scene.
Scott Pell
Old Geek / Young Geek, podcast co-host
Video Game enthusiast and storyteller
How Movie & Video Game technology is creating a new “Interactive” art form.
The event is free for aimWest members, $20 for non-members, and free for students. Per aimWest tradition, the networking will start promptly at 5 p.m., the startups will take over the stage at 6 p.m., and there will be more great networking and conversation when they finish at 7 p.m.
Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Event details:
Thursday, Nov. 19 is aimWest’s Future of Art Technology event
Location: Kendall College of Art and Design’s Fed Galleries
Woodbridge N. Ferris Building
17 Pear St. NW, Grand Rapids
Parking: Parking ramps and street meters nearby, including the Pearl/Ionia ramp ($3 if you enter after 5 p.m.)
To register, click on http://www.aimwest.org/events/2015-11-the-future-of-art-technology/
