POWRPLNT is a media arts organization that empowers individuals to bridge the digital divide by organizing community interactions that elevate digital literacy and encourage expression via technology.

Our programs are based on the belief that understanding technology equals the power to determine our future. We aim to generate a community of young creatives who want to use technology to build a better world. Do you want to be involved? Please email at hello@powrplnt.org

[ UPCOMING EVENTS ]

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☆ 4/30 - Beginner World Building in Blender [Led by Isabelle Beauchamp] >>> RSVP HERE

☆ 5/01 - IN PERSON EVENT - Creating Art Publications & Zines in Adobe InDesign [Led by Laura Splan] >>> RSVP HERE

☆ 5/08 - Coding Your Cosmos - A Writing Workshop [Led by Sherese Francis] >>> RSVP HERE

[ POWRPLNT RAD.IO ]

POWRPLNT Rad.io is a collaborative radio show and music-focused series that highlights fresh talents, emerging DJs, and nightlife veterans. At the core of our mission is a commitment to organizing community interactions that encourage expression through musical technology. By curating a series of live DJ mixes showcasing emerging DJs alongside legendary or established artists, we aim to bring together diverse voices and experiences, fostering creativity and innovation.

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How can Artists create meaningful interventions in spaces across their city and what are the laws that restrict them? How can creative communities protect themselves against gentrification? And how can we begin to build the world we want to see? Lea
Level up your Blender skills with this world building workshop! Join 3D artist Isabelle Beauchamp [ @bellebbeau ] as she helps you create a stylized city-scape scene from scratch. You’ll learn modeling skills, lighting setups, and lots of other
𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗥𝗣𝗟𝗡𝗧’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Apply or nominate a colleague to join our Advisory or Governing Board of Directors. DEADLINE: April 30th, 2024 New members start their 3-year term in May 2024.
Don’t fight the A.I. wave, learn to ride it! 🌊📡 FREE DONATION BASED WORKSHOP >>> TOMORROW ᯓ★ This is your last call to sign up for our A.I. workshop, where you’ll learn about the different a.i. tools at your disposal as an ar
THIS WEDNESDAY 🌸 In this workshop, FLOR2K {@flor2k} will break down her production essentials, providing insight on instrumentation, vocal chopping, composition, sound design, and getting your tracks ready for the club. This workshop will use A
So excited to announce our next installation of POWRPLNT RAD.IO 💿🫧 This Saturday’s installment is brought to you by @thelotradio, the iconic independent online radio stream based in Brooklyn, NY. We’ve got @thebussycatdoll and @xana.1
Learn from the pros at our next workshop, “𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬”. This isn’t your average photoshop course…. 🚨Our Teaching Artist, Lucas Chaga
𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 3D 𝙩𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙤𝙨? If you dream of making anything shiny, sharp, or reflective, this workshop is for you! Join us for “Beginner’s guide to Blender 3D” [@blende
Next on the line-up: Brazilian born artist and creative Lucas Chagas (@k0ty9v0s) walks us through how to use Photoshop to create strong, consistent, and compelling visuals for branding, treatments, and more. Programming by @pauli.cakes Sample work

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POWRPLNT develops projects with around 100 emerging media artists every year and engages nearly 350 young creatives. We organize more than 80 art programs annually to explore what it means to live now in this increasingly digital world while simultaneously honing community, creativity, and digital literacy. Our Residency Program supports emerging artists and collectives to make technology and art accessible to youth. Would you give us a helping hand?