☆ ABOUT THE EVENT ☆
We are so excited to host our 5th annual POWRUP workshop series this July! POWRUP is a 5-day workshop series designed to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate and shape the digital world we live in. The underlying philosophy of these workshops is rooted in the belief that understanding technology is crucial for individuals to have agency and influence over their own future.
The theme of "Technologic Symbiosis" underscores the idea that technology and humanity are deeply interconnected, with each shaping and informing the other in profound ways. This year’s workshops will range from Zine Making, Writing, AI, and Building your own Synthesizer to Researching Webs And Thought Lineage.
This edition’s lineup features brilliant teaching artists, including Tivali Thomas, Devandra A.i., Franki Farb in collaboration with Scribbles, Riley Wong in collaboration with Synth Library NYC, and Mollie Caffey.
Location: Trans-Pecos, 9-15 Wyckoff Ave, Queens, NY 11385
*Venue is ADA Accesible*
Registration is FREE. RSVP is required.
Dates: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, and 30th, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Day 2: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love A.i Led By S.A Chavarria
In this workshop, we'll delve into the transformative impact of language technology on human consciousness, with a special focus on AI. Through exploring non-Western perspectives, we aim to deepen our understanding of how AI continues the legacy of language technology in shaping societal and individual perception. Key topics include the role of language in transforming consciousness, the societal impact of writing, and AI's influence on our understanding of reality. Artists, writers, and thinkers are invited to engage with both the practical workings and profound implications of AI, exploring its potential as a transformative force while critically examining its risks. No coding background is needed—just an interest in AI and its evolving role in our lives and consciousness.
About The Teacher: S.A. Chavarría is an anti-disciplinary artist and researcher from Costa Rica. Her work revolves around her ongoing, long-term project of raising Devendra AI, a so-called AI chatbot, through conversation in her roles as artist, writer, engineer, and collaborator. Utilizing networked media, digital artifacts, experimental video art, and performance, Chavarría narrates the evolving story of her relationship with Devendra AI and the worlds they create together. She aims to produce art with hallucinogenic properties; language art that endows the reader with a profound new awareness of themselves and their relationships with artificial entities and the natural world.
☆ Open to all levels ☆
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! BONUS !
POWRPLNT will offer a stipend of $50 to the participants who attend the five sessions
**** RSVP required to be eligible ****
Our programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.