POWERUP 2024

Hosted at Trans-Pecos

July 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30, 2024 > 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We are so excited to host our 5th annual POWRUP workshop series this July at Trans-Pecos in Queens, NY. 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 futures.

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, S.A. Chavarria., Franki Farb, Taia Leituala, Riley Wong in collaboration with Synth Library NYC, and Mollie Caffie.

POWRUP is an opportunity to embrace what it means to live in this increasingly digital world, while simultaneously honing community, creativity, and digital literacy. Will you join us?

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

POWRPLNT offers a stipend of $50 to the selected cohort who attend the five sessions. (*sit-ins are not 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.

SCHEDULE:
✦  Day 1: Monday, July 22nd: An Outcall: A Poetry Workshop Led By Tivali Thomas

✦  Day 2: Tuesday, July 23rd: How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love A.i Led By S.A Chavarria

✦  Day 3: Wednesday, July 24th: Digital Diaries with Scribbles led by Franki Farb and Taia Leituala

✦  Day 4: Monday July 29th: Powrplnt x Synth Library NYC: Sonic Technology Exploration

✦  Day 5: Tuesday July 30th: Research Webs and Thought Lineages led by Mollie Caffie

More info:
POWERUP is curated by Pauli Cakes, POWRPLNT Board Member and Programming Committee Leader. Pauli Cakes is a New York City born & based globally recognized interdisciplinary artist, dj, rave organizer, youth advocate, and more. 

They are the founder of radio, rave, and fundraising platform @xCakesnyc, co-founder of formerly acclaimed @discakesnyc and programming coordinator at @powrplnt 

Pauli's first interaction with POWRPLNT was in highschool as a student intern for a residency at Red Bull Studios.