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Lunchtime Talk

(Algo|Afro) Futures

Fri 23 Sep 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk Antonio will reflect on the inspiration behind developing the (Algo|Afro) Futures programme, the technical and social challenges faced, and what needs to be done to democratise and diversify digital art and music

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Lunchtime Talk

Building a Martian House: interiors

Fri 16 Sep 2022 13:00-14:00

In this Lunchtime Talk artists Ella Good and Nicki Kent share the process of creating their prototype of a Martian house that could be lived in on Mars, co-designed with architects, scientists and the general public.

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Lunchtime Talk

Should Bristol install a Portal to the world?

Fri 9 Sep 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk Daryl Hutchings and Nicolas Klaus talk about The Portal Unity Network, a global community aiming to build the largest artwork in the world to unite humanity.

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Event

September First Friday

Fri 2 Sep 2022 17:00-18:00

First Friday is a monthly social event open to anyone. These events are somewhere between the last meeting of the week and the first event of your weekend.

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Lunchtime Talk

Supporting Fair Creative Economies (in Bristol and Bath)

Fri 2 Sep 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Dr Liz Roberts will present work on the Alternatives at Scale project, which identifies opportunities for change and dialogue within the creative sector in the South West UK to create a fairer, creative economy.

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Lunchtime Talk

Building horror experiences

Fri 29 Jul 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk Sophie Shaw and James Wheale, founders of Stormjar, an immersive experience company which explores the future of the haunted house share their learnings, insights and tools they’ve discovered along the way.

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Lunchtime Talk

Nature, creativity and coaching

Fri 22 Jul 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk, Roy Kareem will discuss the science of what being outdoors brings to our mental health and creativity, the stories and work that emanate from such experiences, and how we can bring more of it all into our lives.

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Event

POSTPONED: Imagining Possibilities: Workshops

Tue 19 Jul 2022 14:15-17:00

POSTPONED An afternoon of workshops about sustainable creative practices and climate storytelling aimed at creatives working in screen based media including video games, film and immersive.

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Lunchtime Talk

Reworking Technology

Fri 15 Jul 2022 13:00-14:00

In this talk, artist Brian Gibson shares his process of deconstructing non-functioning objects to reveal the concealed architecture of tech through a process of assemblage, print and photography.

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Event

Imagining Possibilities talks

Tue 12 Jul 2022 10:00-11:45

An online morning of short talks about sustainable creative practices and climate storytelling aimed at creatives working in screen based media including video games, film and immersive.