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Newsletter 71

2026-05-01T10:11:14Z

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== 👋 Welcome ==

Greetings Greetings!

We're hitting that time of year where there are floods and floods of opportunities coming in for you guys. Some of them look enthralling.

Exciting News from the DAI Discord Community!

The Discord server, ran by Irish digital artist Aisling Phelan almost single-handedly since 2023, is entering an exciting new chapter. With a growing team of coordinators and moderators, the monthly meetups is first to get an overhaul.

They will now happen in the first 7 days of the month and will kick off with presentations, workshops, and demos from a member of the community, followed then by the usual open discussion. Submissions to present are welcome from anyone and can be submitted below.

Submission Form

The first in this series will be a special one as it will be lead by lydia macbride, who “will provide a technical overview of the features available on Discord & provide some insights into maintaining a positive community space online.”

This session will inform some of the overhauls and maintenance decisions that have been decided are needed, so if you feel like you want to chime in or hear what’s going on, then jump on in. It takes a village! 🏠 Details below.

We are always open to feedback, suggestions or anything else, so get on on to us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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<h4>'''Pay & Conditions Survey - Praxis Union'''</h4>
The survey is part of their Living Wage Campaign, in which they are trying to establish a living wage for artists. They believe this is an important first step for trying to address the bad pay and working conditions for artists of all disciplines in Ireland.

We want as many participants as possible in order to gather data that is
representative of artists actual living and working conditions, so we
would greatly appreciate your help with this!

'''[https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PRAXIS2026 Source↗]'''
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<h4>'''Tactical Tech - Supercharged Human'''</h4>
Ready-to-use resources for educators, parents, and caregivers on AI and tech. Most importantly, how can they empower young people to use AI critically and exercise their digital rights with a human-centered focus?

'''[https://tacticaltech.org/supercharged-human/ Source↗]'''
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<h4>'''The Great Exit From Corporate Tech: Why We Reject AI And Embrace Cyber Decks'''</h4>
There's been a global trend movement for the last few years of the DIY creation of personal tech. Lately cyberdecks have been the latest calling. This article offers a small window on the transparent gadgets, the war nobody named yet, and what's really at stake.

'''[https://toculturelovemiki.substack.com/p/the-great-exit-from-corporate-tech Source↗]'''
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Building Online Communities

2026-04-30T15:59:45Z

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Drawing from her years organising community spaces both online & offline, lydia will provide a technical overview of the features available on discord & provide some insights into maintaining a positive community space online. Session starts 7pm GMT over on Discord and will be followed by open discussion.

Building Online Communities

2026-04-30T15:59:35Z

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Drawing from her years organising community spaces both online & offline, lydia will provide a technical overview of the features available on discord & provide some insights into maintaining a positive community space online. Session starts 7pm over on Discord and will be followed by open discussion.

Building Online Communities

2026-04-30T15:52:08Z

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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:27:32Z

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== 👋 Welcome ==

Salutations to all!

We hope you are all well and have been keeping busy, one way or another.

A last reminder for the '''3rd Digital Art Symposium''' on the 22nd of April in UCC. Tickets are still going.

We are always open to feedback, suggestions or anything else so get on on to us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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<h4>'''Event notice boards in Ireland that are worth checking out'''</h4>
There are two great event notice boards that we commonly look at and they have so many amazing event that are out of our scope so we thought we would highlight them here. '''Flypost''' is ''"an alternative way to share cultural events without the use of harmful tech platforms."'' and is yet in its early development. '''Ainriail''' is a ''"Event noticeboard for the punk, DIY, radical, anarchist, and queer counterculture, scene, and community in Dublin"''. The latter is also looking for people to give them a hand, if you feel like getting involved somewhere.

'''[https://flypost-gancio.fly.dev Source↗]''' '''[https://ainriail.org Source↗]'''
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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:27:03Z

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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:24:59Z

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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:24:00Z

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== 👋 Welcome ==

Salutations to all!

We hope you are all well and have been keeping busy, one way or another.

A last reminder for the '''3rd Digital Art Symposium''' on the 22nd of April in UCC. Tickets are still going.

We are always open to feedback, suggestions or anything else so get on on to us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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<h4>'''Event notice boards in Ireland that are worth checking out'''</h4>
There are two great event notice boards that we commonly look at and they have so many amazing event that are out of our scope so we thought we would highlight them here. '''Flypost''' is ''"an alternative way to share cultural events without the use of harmful tech platforms."'' and is yet in its early development. '''Ainriail''' is a ''"Event noticeboard for the punk, DIY, radical, anarchist, and queer counterculture, scene, and community in Dublin"''. The latter is also looking for people to give them a hand, if you feel like getting involved somewhere.

'''[https://flypost-gancio.fly.dev Source]''' '''[https://ainriail.org Source]'''
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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:22:54Z

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Salutations to all!

We hope you are all well and have been keeping busy, one way or another.

A last reminder for the '''3rd Digital Art Symposium''' on the 22nd of April in UCC. Tickets are still going.

We are always open to feedback, suggestions or anything else so get on on to us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

'''[https://conceptnull.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe]'''
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== 📖 Articles ==

<h4>'''Event notice boards in Ireland that are worth checking out'''</h4>
There are two great event notice boards that we commonly look at and they have so many amazing event that are out of our scope so we thought we would highlight them here. '''Flypost''' is ''"an alternative way to share cultural events without the use of harmful tech platforms."'' and is yet in its early development. '''Ainriail''' is a ''"Event noticeboard for the punk, DIY, radical, anarchist, and queer counterculture, scene, and community in Dublin"''. The latter is also looking for people to give them a hand, if you feel like getting involved somewhere.

'''[https://flypost-gancio.fly.dev Source]''' '''[https://ainriail.org Source]'''
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Newsletter 70

2026-04-14T15:03:50Z

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VISUAL - Open Call 2027

2026-04-14T15:03:22Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=VISUAL |Location=Carlow, Ireland |Type=Open Call |Name=VISUAL - Open Call 2027 |Deadline=2026-05-22 |Source=https://visualcarlow.ie/news/open-call-2027 }} VISUAL and Carlow Arts Office have launched an exciting open call for exhibition proposals, offering a fantastic opportunity for artists to realise an ambitious project with full curatorial, production, technical and marketing support, plus a significant production budget. The winning proposa..."

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VISUAL and Carlow Arts Office have launched an exciting open call for exhibition proposals, offering a fantastic opportunity for artists to realise an ambitious project with full curatorial, production, technical and marketing support, plus a significant production budget. The winning proposal receives an artist's fee, and shortlisted applicants are also compensated. A brilliant chance to develop bold, large-scale work with meaningful institutional backing behind you.

OPEN CALL MONOPOL MADRID 2026

2026-04-14T14:24:48Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Monopol |Location=Madrid, Spain |Name=OPEN CALL MONOPOL MADRID 2026 |Deadline=2026-05-07 |Source=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRujS1snxtTHNPyHp615uXSTotY4CIJUg6usopP-1folKs_w/viewform }} MONOPOL is a cultural laboratory inviting artists from all disciplines and anywhere in the world to collaborate and create. Selected artists gain access to a dedicated space to experiment, production support, accommodation, and the exciting opportu..."

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MONOPOL is a cultural laboratory inviting artists from all disciplines and anywhere in the world to collaborate and create. Selected artists gain access to a dedicated space to experiment, production support, accommodation, and the exciting opportunity to present a solo show. A living environment built for encounters, bold ideas and artistic exploration, MONOPOL champions practices that engage with presence, risk and new forms of expression.

Bloop Groop: Hang, Jam, Play

2026-04-14T14:23:22Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Organiser/s=Bloop Groop |Location=The Bank at The Digital Hub 85 James's Street Dublin 8 |Name=Bloop Groop: Hang, Jam, Play |Date=2026-04-24 |EndDate=2026-04-24 |Source=https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bloop-groop-hang-jam-play-tickets-1986900182933#location |Spotlight=Yes }} An evening where electronic musicians + producers of all levels hang out, test out kit, play music - and make pals. Bloop Groop is a fun, welcoming gathering for electronic musicians and produc..."

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An evening where electronic musicians + producers of all levels hang out, test out kit, play music - and make pals. Bloop Groop is a fun, welcoming gathering for electronic musicians and producers of all levels, from the mildly curious to seasoned pros. Expect great gear chats, informal jams and short live sets, with talented visual artists creating complementary visuals to accompany the music. A mixing desk and monitors mean things can get gloriously loud. No equipment needed to join in. Just good people, good sounds and good vibes. Join their WhatsApp group to get involved.

Tog: Electronics, Microcontroller and IOT Evening - 27th April

2026-04-14T14:16:53Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Organiser/s=Tog Hackerspace |Location=Tog Hackerspace |Name=Tog: Electronics, Microcontroller and IOT Evening - 27th April |Date=2026-04-27 |EndDate=2026-04-27 |Source=https://ainriail.org/event/tog-electronics-microcontroller-and-iot-evening-18 |Spotlight=No }} Join us for our regular Monday electronics nights! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome. These informal evenings are a great chance to work on projects, tinker with Ardu..."

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Join us for our regular Monday electronics nights! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert, everyone is welcome. These informal evenings are a great chance to work on projects, tinker with Arduinos or Raspberry Pis, solder, or just explore electronics. First-time visitors get a tour, and there’s always plenty to see. Bring your laptop and curiosity—no experience needed! Drop by and start making!

Newsletter 69

2026-04-01T11:15:47Z

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Hello everyone and welcome to Newsletter #69!!!

'''This one marks our 3rd anniversary'''. It’s a bit surreal to realise we’ve been doing this for that long, especially as a group of four volunteers, alongside organising meetups, workshops, and events, and trying to keep our own practices going as well.

Over that time, it’s been good to see the new media / digital / electronic art scene continue to develop across Ireland, and to have some part in connecting people through it.

What started as a fairly simple idea has gradually grown into a network of artists sharing work, testing things out, showing up to events, and occasionally collaborating. That side of it has probably been the most meaningful for us.

Thanks to everyone who has come to something, sent work, performed, presented, or just read these newsletters over the past three years.

We’re planning to keep it going.

As a little celebration, we want to share a Mini Doc which was shot and edited by our very own Scott Robinson ([https://yulon.ie Yúlon]) about the ''Concept Null 2025'' event from last November! Find it in the articles section.

Also, just to highlight the '''3rd Digital Art Symposium''' is on the 22nd of April and is hosted by the lovely people Stephan Roddy and Emer Yip from UCC. We look forward to meeting people there! See link below.

As always, we hope you enjoy this edition. Feel free to get in touch with feedback, ideas, or anything else at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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<h4>'''Concept Null 2025 Mini Doc'''</h4>

This has been such a nice treat to have this amazing moment for us captured in such a thorough and beautiful way, to be able to relive it and have it archived is so special for us. Thank you again to all the performers, presenters and attendees who made it so awesome and also to Limerick City County Council, Limerick City Arts Office and Creative Ireland for funding this event.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/coral-sonic-resilience-symbiotic-mediation/ Source]'''
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Two recent pieces from Neural that stuck out to us this month, both circling different forms of machine and ecological mediation:

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<h4>'''A Needle in a Haystack, superhuman machines'''</h4>

A project by Varvara & Mar that uses an industrial robot and AI to perform a kind of exaggerated metaphor, scanning a literal haystack to find a needle. It plays with the idea of “superhuman” machine capability, but redirects it away from efficiency and toward something more symbolic, folding in ecological concerns and the gap between technological ambition and real-world complexity.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/a-needle-in-a-haystack-superhuman-machines/ Source]'''
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<h4>'''Coral Sonic Resilience, symbiotic mediation'''</h4>

Marco Barotti’s underwater installation uses sculptural habitats and embedded speakers to broadcast the sound of healthy reefs into damaged ecosystems, encouraging marine life to return. It sits somewhere between artwork and intervention, using sound as a tool for ecological repair and proposing a kind of cross-species communication through artificial soundscapes.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/coral-sonic-resilience-symbiotic-mediation/ Source]'''
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Newsletter 69

2026-04-01T11:09:40Z

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Hello everyone and welcome to Newsletter #69!!!

'''This one marks our 3rd anniversary'''. It’s a bit surreal to realise we’ve been doing this for that long, especially as a group of four volunteers, alongside organising meetups, workshops, and events, and trying to keep our own practices going as well.

Over that time, it’s been good to see the new media / digital / electronic art scene continue to develop across Ireland, and to have some part in connecting people through it.

What started as a fairly simple idea has gradually grown into a network of artists sharing work, testing things out, showing up to events, and occasionally collaborating. That side of it has probably been the most meaningful for us.

Thanks to everyone who has come to something, sent work, performed, presented, or just read these newsletters over the past three years.

We’re planning to keep it going.

As a little celebration, we want to share a Mini Doc which was shot and edited by our very own Scott Robinson ([https://yulon.ie Yúlon]) about the ''Concept Null 2025'' event from last November! Find it in the articles section.

Also, just to highlight the '''3rd Digital Art Symposium''' is on the 22nd of April and is hosted by the lovely people Stephan Roddy and Emer Yip from UCC. We look forward to meeting people there! See link below.

As always, we hope you enjoy this edition. Feel free to get in touch with feedback, ideas, or anything else at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

'''[https://conceptnull.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe]'''
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<h4>'''Concept Null 2025 Mini Doc'''</h4>

This has been such a nice treat to have this amazing moment for us captured in such a thorough and beautiful way, to be able to relive it and have it archived is so special for us. Thank you again to all the performers, presenters and attendees who made it so awesome and also to Limerick City County Council, Limerick City Arts Office and Creative Ireland for funding this event.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/coral-sonic-resilience-symbiotic-mediation/]'''
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Two recent pieces from Neural that stuck out to us this month, both circling different forms of machine and ecological mediation:

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<h4>'''A Needle in a Haystack, superhuman machines'''</h4>

A project by Varvara & Mar that uses an industrial robot and AI to perform a kind of exaggerated metaphor, scanning a literal haystack to find a needle. It plays with the idea of “superhuman” machine capability, but redirects it away from efficiency and toward something more symbolic, folding in ecological concerns and the gap between technological ambition and real-world complexity.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/a-needle-in-a-haystack-superhuman-machines/]'''
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<h4>'''Coral Sonic Resilience, symbiotic mediation'''</h4>

Marco Barotti’s underwater installation uses sculptural habitats and embedded speakers to broadcast the sound of healthy reefs into damaged ecosystems, encouraging marine life to return. It sits somewhere between artwork and intervention, using sound as a tool for ecological repair and proposing a kind of cross-species communication through artificial soundscapes.

'''[https://neural.it/2026/03/coral-sonic-resilience-symbiotic-mediation/]'''
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Sound Sensing & Instrument Building Workshop

2026-04-01T10:55:25Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=The Rediscovery Centre |Location=Ballymun, Dublin |Type=Workshop |Name=Sound Sensing & Instrument Building Workshop |Deadline=2026-05-16 |Source=https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sound-sensing-instrument-building-workshop-tickets-1982888038501?aff=oddtdtcreator }} This workshop invites participants to explore hidden vibrations and transform everyday objects into instruments using contact microphones. Attendees experiment with materials and surfaces b..."

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This workshop invites participants to explore hidden vibrations and transform everyday objects into instruments using contact microphones. Attendees experiment with materials and surfaces before combining their creations in a collaborative improvised performance, led by sound artist Ed Devane, founder of Soniphorm.

Sonorities Festival 2026

2026-04-01T10:53:37Z

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Sonorities Festival returns this April with a wide programme of performances, installations, talks, and sound-based work across Belfast.

Running since 1981, the biennial brings together composers, musicians, and sound artists from across experimental and electronic practices. This year’s edition includes over 100 acts across 30+ events, alongside a strong exhibition programme featuring immersive audio-visual installations and site-responsive works throughout SARC and the city.

Worth a look if you’re around, or just to get a sense of what’s currently circulating in experimental sound practices.

3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland

2026-04-01T10:53:05Z

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The 3rd Symposium on Digital Art in Ireland brings together researchers and practitioners for a full day of presentations, panels, and an exhibition. Topics span generative AI, immersive experience, digital sculpture, music visualisation, and archival practice, reflecting the breadth of current activity across the Irish digital arts community.

Agility Award - 2026

2026-03-15T11:25:06Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Arts Council Ireland |Location=Ireland |Type=Open Call |Name=Agility Award - 2026 |Deadline=2026-04-23 |Source=https://artscouncil.ie/funding-opportunities/agility-award/ }} The Agility Award supports individual professional artists and arts practitioners who have not been funded as an individual by the Arts Council since 01 January 2016. It focuses on enabling artists to develop their practice, develop their work and develop their skills. The..."

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The Agility Award supports individual professional artists and arts practitioners who have not been funded as an individual by the Arts Council since 01 January 2016. It focuses on enabling artists to develop their practice, develop their work and develop their skills. The agility award accepts Multidisciplinary applications this year.

Newsletter 66

2026-02-13T11:05:09Z

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Welcome you all!

Things are getting going in 2026. Even though the world seems more crazier than ever, there is light every now and again and that we celebrate!

One of these rays of hope is the Basic Income for Artists scheme being fully consolidated and announced. We want to congratulate and thank the [https://www.instagram.com/campaign4arts/ National Campaign for the Arts] on their hard work they have put in to get this over the line. While it's not everything was got that was fought and dreamed for, its a major step in the right direction and we hope the government will stick to their word and expand the scheme over the coming years.

Once again we hope you enjoy this letter and as always we encourage feedback or any general communication through out e-mail at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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<h4>'''Working with Serial data in ArduinoIDE'''</h4>

''Maxim Safioulline''

A nice little repository of simple explanations on how to get started programming cheap ESP-32 microcontrollers and receiving the information in various programs such as unity, TouchDesigner or Processing.

'''[https://connectedcatmedia.com/Tutorials-and-Workshops/Serial_Data_To_and_From_ESP32_with_ArduinoIDE/ Link]'''
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<h4>'''2D Corpus Exploring - FluCoMa'''</h4>

''James Bradbury''

FluCoMa is a audio DSP manipulation toolkit for signal decomposition built over years by group of artists and academics. Its available for Max/MSP, Pure Data and Supercollidor and can do so so so much. Check it out!

'''[https://learn.flucoma.org/learn/2d-corpus-explorer/#a-brief-synopsis Link]'''
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Masterclass: Liing Heaney – Digital Changelings: 3D scanning nature

2026-02-13T10:47:02Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Organiser/s=Centre for Creative Technologies |Location=CCT, University of Galway |Name=Masterclass: Liing Heaney – Digital Changelings: 3D scanning nature |Date=2026-02-17 |EndDate=2026-02-17 |Source=https://ti.to/creative-tech/masterclass-liing-heaney |Spotlight=Yes }} Join multidisciplinary artist 1iing Heaney for a compelling masterclass exploring 3D scanning in art and ecology. Part of the University of Galway’s Centre for Creative Technologies series, t..."

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Join multidisciplinary artist 1iing Heaney for a compelling masterclass exploring 3D scanning in art and ecology. Part of the University of Galway’s Centre for Creative Technologies series, this session delves into how 3D scanning informs creative practice across installation, sculpture, and video. Heaney will share both technical insights and conceptual reflections on technology’s role in understanding ecological life, making this ideal for art and tech enthusiasts, makers, and community builders interested in experimental processes and creative dialogue.

Tarek Atoui Exhibition Opening

2026-02-13T10:45:30Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Organiser/s=IMMA |Location=oyal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland |Name=Tarek Atoui Exhibition Opening |Date=2026-02-21 |EndDate=2026-02-21 |Source=https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tarek-atoui-exhibition-opening-tickets-1982277233567?aff=oddtdtcreator |Spotlight=No }} Experience the immersive sonic universe of Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui at this landmark exhibition opening at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Known for pioneering sound-based installations, Atoui’s..."

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Experience the immersive sonic universe of Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui at this landmark exhibition opening at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Known for pioneering sound-based installations, Atoui’s work blends sculpture, performance, listening spaces, and experimental instruments that challenge perception and invite participation. The show unfolds through tactile sound environments and collaborative performances, offering a rich journey into the physicality of sound and acoustic art. Ideal for art lovers, sound explorers, learners, and cultural networkers seeking sensory experiences and creative dialogue. Exhibition runs 21 Feb – 19 Jul 2026

Learn to Wire a Plug (Engineers Week Edition) – Workshop at TOG

2026-02-13T10:44:07Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=TOG Hackerspace |Location=TOG Hackerspace, Dublin |Type=Workshop |Name=Learn to Wire a Plug (Engineers Week Edition) – Workshop at TOG |Deadline=2026-03-03 |Source=https://www.tog.ie/2026/02/learn-to-wire-a-plug-engineers-week-edition-workshop-at-tog/ }} Discover practical, creative skills at this hands-on workshop where you’ll safely learn how to wire a 13A plug and build your own extension lead. Perfect for curious makers, DIY enthusiasts..."

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Discover practical, creative skills at this hands-on workshop where you’ll safely learn how to wire a 13A plug and build your own extension lead. Perfect for curious makers, DIY enthusiasts, and art-tech experimenters. All materials are provided, and you’ll take home a tested, working lead you created yourself.

Aavistus Festival open call

2026-02-13T10:36:38Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Aavistus Festival |Location=Helsinki, Finland |Type=Open Call |Name=Aavistus Festival open call |Deadline=2026-02-28 |Source=https://www.aavistusfestival.fi }} Aavistus Festival issues an open call for audiovisual and media art works relating to its 2026 theme **“Attention, please!”**. Selections include VJ performances, AV live shows, installations, video works, projection mapping and talks; artists receive fees (funded by grants and ticke..."

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Serendipity Arts Residency 2026

2026-02-13T10:35:03Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Serendipity Arts |Location=New Delhi, India |Type=Residency |Name=Serendipity Arts Residency 2026 |Deadline=2026-03-03 |Source=https://serendipityarts.org/workshop/serendipity-arts-residency-2026/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio }} Serendipity Arts Foundation’s 2026 Residency supports six emerging artists across disciplines—craft, visual art, sound, installation and experimental practices—with studio space, furnish..."

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Serendipity Arts Foundation’s 2026 Residency supports six emerging artists across disciplines—craft, visual art, sound, installation and experimental practices—with studio space, furnished accommodation, a monthly allowance and a production grant in New Delhi. Residents benefit from mentorship, peer exchanges, technical guidance, networking opportunities and a public open studio presentation.

AI for Social Impact Initiative

2026-02-13T10:33:19Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Prix Ars Elecontronica |Location=Linz, Austria |Type=Open Call |Name=AI for Social Impact Initiative |Deadline=2026-03-04 |Source=https://ars.electronica.art/prix/en/ai-for-social-impact-initiative/ }} Ars Electronica and CARE Austria are launching the *AI for Social Impact Initiative* as part of the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica. It seeks interdisciplinary projects where artificial intelligence drives positive social, environmental, or huma..."

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Ars Electronica and CARE Austria are launching the *AI for Social Impact Initiative* as part of the prestigious Prix Ars Electronica. It seeks interdisciplinary projects where artificial intelligence drives positive social, environmental, or humanitarian change, valuing ethical, community-engaged methods. Four winners receive €5,000/€2,500 each, with opportunities for practical collaboration and further development.

SOLAR FUTURES Open Call

2026-02-13T10:31:19Z

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SOLAR FUTURES invites three individual artists to develop Solarpunk-inspired works that envision optimistic, sustainable futures through installations, screen-based projects or live performance. The year-long program includes research, development and production phases across European partner cities, offers €9,000 artist fees, up to €6,000 production funds, travel, accommodation, mentorship and professional documentation with support from Creative Europe partners.

SOLAR FUTURES Open Call

2026-02-13T10:30:48Z

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SOLAR FUTURES Open Call

2026-02-13T10:30:20Z

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ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call

2026-02-13T10:28:28Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Asian Culture Center |Location=National Asian Culture Center, Korea |Type=Residency |Name=ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call |Deadline=2026-03-01 |Source=https://www.acc.go.kr/en/board/board.do?PID=1001&boardID=NOTICE&action=Read&idx=2676&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio }} National Asian Culture Center invites artists, designers, architects, engineers and researchers to its ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency exploring “Spe..."

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National Asian Culture Center invites artists, designers, architects, engineers and researchers to its ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency exploring “Speculative Communities” at the intersection of art and technology. Supporting AI, XR, robotics and immersive media projects, the program offers KRW 20–30M production budgets, stipends, airfare, studio, accommodation, and potential international follow-up opportunities.

Newsletter 66

2026-02-13T09:28:58Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Article |Main Navigation=No |Newsletter=Yes |Project=No |Date=2026-02-15 |Draft=No }} {{Article |Main Navigation=No |Newsletter=Yes |Project=No |Date=2026-02-15 |Draft=No }} ✨Imbolc shona daoibh✨ Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend as we edge into spring 2026! There’s loads happening across Ireland this month - festivals, gigs, open calls, and opportunities worth knowing about. Anyways, on to our regularly scheduled programming — as always,..."

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✨Imbolc shona daoibh✨

Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend as we edge into spring 2026!
There’s loads happening across Ireland this month - festivals, gigs, open calls, and opportunities worth knowing about.

Anyways, on to our regularly scheduled programming — as always, if you want to support this project, please share this newsletter! And if you want to submit something, email us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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== Articles 📖 ==
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'''Praxis Artists’ Union on the Closure of Vital Art Spaces'''

Praxis Artists’ Union has published a statement responding to the ongoing loss of artist-run and independent spaces in Ireland, framing it as a structural failure rather than a series of isolated incidents. Drawing on member surveys, the piece points to rising rents, insecure leases, and the absence of long-term cultural infrastructure as key factors driving artists out of cities — and, increasingly, out of the country. It’s a clear call for systemic change, not last-minute interventions once spaces are already gone.

'''https://www.praxisunion.ie/praxis-statement-on-the-closure-of-vital-dublin-art-spaces/'''

Beta Festival 2025

2025-10-13T16:15:02Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Organiser/s=Beta Fest |Location=Dublin |Name=Beta Festival 2025 |Date=2025-11-07 |EndDate=2025-11-23 |Source=https://2025.betafestival.ie |Spotlight=No }} Beta is Ireland’s festival of art and technology, exploring the societal impact of emerging technologies via exhibitions, workshops, debates, and installations. It offers commissioning, residencies and mentorship opportunities, bridging creative practice and tech research. The festival aims to highlight ethi..."

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Beta is Ireland’s festival of art and technology, exploring the societal impact of emerging technologies via exhibitions, workshops, debates, and installations. It offers commissioning, residencies and mentorship opportunities, bridging creative practice and tech research. The festival aims to highlight ethical frameworks, equity in data and immersive practices while positioning Ireland as a node in the global networked world.

Connected Horizons Programme: Nov 4th

2025-10-13T16:12:32Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Visual Artists Ireland |Location=Online |Type=Workshop |Name=Connected Horizons Programme: Nov 4th |Deadline=2025-11-04 |Source=https://www.instagram.com/p/DPvpOI5E6F7/ }} The Connected Horizons Programme supports artists based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo and Wicklow through an online “Show & Tell” session introducing regional arts organisations. The event facilitates peer connection, feedback and presentation opportunit..."

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The Connected Horizons Programme supports artists based in Fermanagh, Laois, Limerick, Roscommon, Sligo and Wicklow through an online “Show & Tell” session introducing regional arts organisations. The event facilitates peer connection, feedback and presentation opportunities, with follow-up sessions focused on critique and in-person networking later in November.

Newsletter 60

2025-10-13T16:06:28Z

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What's up everybody!

We're happy have you back with us. We have some exciting soft announcements and dates to transmit to you. So let's get to that first, shall we?

On the 15th of November, we will be presenting to you '''Concept Null 2025.''' We will have a meetup during the day in our usual style (along with a special guest) and an evening of performances, all in the amazing space that is Dance Limerick! We will send out a full program along with ticket links in the next week, so keep an eye out for that.

We also have a super exciting, week-long, FLINTA soundsystem-building workshop with Synthesis Her for Ireland Design Week 2025 coming up the week after so we will be sending you more details and tickets on that next week too!

And as always, if you want to support this project, please share this newsletter! And if you want to submit something, email us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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== Articles 📖 ==
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'''Live Coding _a user's manual'''

The first comprehensive introduction to the origins, aspirations, and evolution of live coding.

Performative, improvised, on the fly: live coding is about how people interact with the world and each other via code. In the last few decades, live coding has emerged as a dynamic creative practice, gaining attention across cultural and technical fields—from music and the visual arts to computer science. Live Coding: A User's Manual is the first comprehensive introduction to the practice and a broader cultural commentary on the potential for live coding to open up deeper questions about contemporary cultural production and computational culture. This multiauthored book—by artists and musicians, software designers, and researchers—provides a practice-focused account of the origins, aspirations, and evolution of live coding, including expositions from a wide range of live coding practitioners. In a more conceptual register, the authors consider liveness, temporality, and knowledge in relation to live coding, alongside speculating on the practice's future forms.

'''[https://attachments.are.na/24898680/a9907074bc05ef75dd0318dd5574c4a8.pdf?1700867086]'''

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'''The Critical Makers Reader. (Un)learning Technology'''

A decade ago many gushed at the possibilities of 3D printers and other DIY tech. Today makers are increasingly shaking off their initial blind enthusiasm to numerically control everything, rediscovering an interest in sociocultural histories and futures and waking up to the environmental and economic implications of digital machines that transform materials. An accumulation of critique has collectively registered that no tool, service, or software is good, bad, or neutral—or even free for that matter. We’ve arrived at a crossroads, where a reflective pause coincides with new critical initiatives emerging across disciplines. What was making? What is making? What could making become? And what about unmaking? The Critical Makers Reader features an array of practitioners and scholars who address these questions. Together, they tackle issues of technological making and its intersections with (un)learning, art and design, institutionalization, social critique, community organizing, collaboration, activism, urban regeneration, social inequality, and the environmental crisis.

'''[https://attachments.are.na/10803846/a679cf1328c38b31139475cd27e97f13.pdf?1613598429]'''

Newsletter 60

2025-10-13T15:48:07Z

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Hey all ╰（‵□′）╯

Hope everyone is having a lovely September! A big week for arts & culture in Ireland with Culture Night 2025, so make sure to head out and support your local artists and cultural organisations over the weekend.

And as always, if you want to support this project, please share this newsletter! And if you want to submit something, email us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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== Articles 📖 ==
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'''Live Coding _a user's manual'''

The first comprehensive introduction to the origins, aspirations, and evolution of live coding.

Performative, improvised, on the fly: live coding is about how people interact with the world and each other via code. In the last few decades, live coding has emerged as a dynamic creative practice, gaining attention across cultural and technical fields—from music and the visual arts to computer science. Live Coding: A User's Manual is the first comprehensive introduction to the practice and a broader cultural commentary on the potential for live coding to open up deeper questions about contemporary cultural production and computational culture. This multiauthored book—by artists and musicians, software designers, and researchers—provides a practice-focused account of the origins, aspirations, and evolution of live coding, including expositions from a wide range of live coding practitioners. In a more conceptual register, the authors consider liveness, temporality, and knowledge in relation to live coding, alongside speculating on the practice's future forms.

'''[https://attachments.are.na/24898680/a9907074bc05ef75dd0318dd5574c4a8.pdf?1700867086]'''

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'''The Critical Makers Reader. (Un)learning Technology'''

A decade ago many gushed at the possibilities of 3D printers and other DIY tech. Today makers are increasingly shaking off their initial blind enthusiasm to numerically control everything, rediscovering an interest in sociocultural histories and futures and waking up to the environmental and economic implications of digital machines that transform materials. An accumulation of critique has collectively registered that no tool, service, or software is good, bad, or neutral—or even free for that matter. We’ve arrived at a crossroads, where a reflective pause coincides with new critical initiatives emerging across disciplines. What was making? What is making? What could making become? And what about unmaking? The Critical Makers Reader features an array of practitioners and scholars who address these questions. Together, they tackle issues of technological making and its intersections with (un)learning, art and design, institutionalization, social critique, community organizing, collaboration, activism, urban regeneration, social inequality, and the environmental crisis.

'''[https://attachments.are.na/10803846/a679cf1328c38b31139475cd27e97f13.pdf?1613598429]'''

Institute for Electronic Arts – New Media Residency Programme

2025-10-13T15:25:59Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Institute for Electronic Arts |Location=New York, USA |Type=Residency |Name=Institute for Electronic Arts – New Media Residency Programme |Deadline=2025-10-31 |Source=https://blog.alfred.edu/iea/apply/ }} The IEA New Media Residency Programme supports artists working with sound, moving image, and interactive technologies. Residents receive studio access, technical support, and opportunities to engage the Alfred University community through ta..."

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The IEA New Media Residency Programme supports artists working with sound, moving image, and interactive technologies. Residents receive studio access, technical support, and opportunities to engage the Alfred University community through talks or workshops. The residency facilitates experimentation and contributes to an evolving archive of electronic and media art practices.

New Obsolescence – ReFunct Media Workshop with Benjamin Gaulon

2025-10-13T15:24:37Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Fire Station Artists' Studios |Location=Dublin, Ireland |Type=Workshop |Name=New Obsolescence – ReFunct Media Workshop with Benjamin Gaulon |Deadline=2025-11-21 |Source=https://www.firestation.ie/courses/new-obsolescence-refunct-media-workshop-with-benjamin-gaulon/ }} A three-day intensive exploring media archaeology and reuse, led by artist and researcher Benjamin Gaulon. The workshop investigates “refunct” practices that repurpose obsol..."

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A three-day intensive exploring media archaeology and reuse, led by artist and researcher Benjamin Gaulon. The workshop investigates “refunct” practices that repurpose obsolete or discarded technologies, addressing waste, repair and material cycles in electronic culture. Participants engage in hands-on experimentation and critical discussion around sustainability and digital obsolescence.

Fingal Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026

2025-10-13T15:23:34Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Opportunity |Organiser/s=Fingal County Council |Location=Fingal, Ireland |Type=Open Call |Name=Fingal Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026 |Deadline=2025-12-05 |Source=http://fingalarts.ie/fingal-arts-office/bursaries-funding-residency-schemes/arts-act-grant-scheme-2026/ }} The Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026 supports individuals, community groups and organisations developing creative projects in Fingal. Funding spans visual arts, performance, film and interdisciplinary work, aiming..."

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The Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026 supports individuals, community groups and organisations developing creative projects in Fingal. Funding spans visual arts, performance, film and interdisciplinary work, aiming to encourage public engagement, local cultural activity and professional development under the Arts Act 2003 framework.

Strange lands still bear common ground - TULCA 2025

2025-10-13T15:22:26Z

Walt: Created page with "{{Event |Location=Various locations, Galway City |Name=Strange lands still bear common ground - TULCA 2025 |Date=2025-11-07 |EndDate=2025-11-23 |Source=https://www.tulca.ie/tulca-2025 |Spotlight=No }} TULCA 2025 brings together Irish and international artists under the theme Strange lands still bear common ground. The festival expands across galleries and public sites in Galway, presenting exhibitions, performances and talks that explore belonging, displacement and inter..."

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TULCA 2025 brings together Irish and international artists under the theme Strange lands still bear common ground. The festival expands across galleries and public sites in Galway, presenting exhibitions, performances and talks that explore belonging, displacement and interconnectedness in a time of cultural fragmentation and ecological uncertainty.

The Lark Unending

2025-10-13T15:21:07Z

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An electroacoustic performance by David Donohoe featuring live flute and percussion, combining field recordings of skylarks from the Glenasmole Valley with electronic sound. The piece explores relationships between natural soundscapes and human perception, reflecting on biodiversity, memory, and environmental change through immersive spatial composition.

Newsletter 55

2025-08-14T20:24:40Z

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Well hello there friend!

Summer is still in full swing and we are bang in the middle of the Sommerloch. But there is lots of amazing things coming up so we hope you are getting out there, creating, meeting or just being. We support you in all those!

If you want to support this project, please share this newsletter! And if you want to submit something, email us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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'''Basic Income for Artists survey'''

The Basic Income for Artists has been helping over 2000 artists make, create and survive in these difficult times. Now their is an open survey for the public to weigh in on the matter. If you feel like this scheme should be supported more, make sure you have your voice heard by filling out the survey. You could also go the extra mile and email your local TD through this lovable campaign.

Source ↗

'''[https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2025-public-consultation-BIA?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio]'''

'''British Council Research Insight – Why Technology Needs Artists'''

Artists across 20 countries contribute 40 global perspectives arguing that cultural creativity is essential to progressive innovation. This publication shows how artistic practice enriches tech—from diversifying AI datasets to shaping resilient, human-centered systems. It presents evidence that artists, cultural organisations, and creative industries are foundational to socially grounded technological futures.

Source ↗

'''[https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/why-technology-needs-artists]'''

Foreword

2025-08-14T20:21:34Z

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“Foreword” is the inaugural exhibition at the International Centre for the Image (17 July–14 September 2025), curated by Ángel Luis González Fernández and Julia Gelezova. The show assembles seventeen Irish and international artists across photography, video and installation, presenting new commissions that interrogate image-making, technology, representation and the moving image.

Foreword

2025-08-14T20:21:21Z

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“Foreword” is the inaugural exhibition at the International Centre for the Image (17 July–14 September 2025), curated by Ángel Luis González Fernández and Julia Gelezova. The show assembles seventeen Irish and international artists across photography, video and installation, presenting new commissions that interrogate image-making, technology, representation and the moving image.

Foreword

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Exhibition: Foreword

2025-08-14T20:20:00Z

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Holdings - Clara McSweeney & Mel Galley

2025-08-14T19:19:09Z

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Sit back, relax, this is a show that comes to you.

Want to buy a house in the future? As security blurs into speculation and the future feels increasingly uncertain, this remote performance explores what it really means to own a home.
Unfolding where you live - via a mysterious package, a phone call, and a cryptic website - this intimate encounter brings the deeply personal debate around housing into your own home. Created in response to housing and data research as part of the Data Stories project, at Maynooth University, the artwork is critically tied to the current discussions happening around place and planning that unfold in conference rooms, in political debates, and in our living rooms. Interrogating the notions of housing as an investment and how data is created and used to shape planning (and ultimately places), the work offers a route into these discussions that is less trodden.

Holdings - Clara McSweeney & Mel Galley

2025-08-14T19:17:53Z

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Sit back, relax, this is a show that comes to you.

Want to buy a house in the future? As security blurs into speculation and the future feels increasingly uncertain, this remote performance explores what it really means to own a home.
Unfolding where you live - via a mysterious package, a phone call, and a cryptic website - this intimate encounter brings the deeply personal debate around housing into your own home. Created in response to housing and data research as part of the Data Stories project, at Maynooth University, the artwork is critically tied to the current discussions happening around place and planning that unfold in conference rooms, in political debates, and in our living rooms. Interrogating the notions of housing as an investment and how data is created and used to shape planning (and ultimately places), the work offers a route into these discussions that is less trodden.

TouchDesigner meetup / VJ tools

2025-08-14T18:15:55Z

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Join us for a TouchDesigner meetup on VJ tools with Bileam Tschepe on Thursday, August 31st at 4 PM UK time. This meetup will focus on exploring the capabilities of TouchDesigner for creating visual effects for live performances and events. You will hear from Bileam Tschepe and guests who will share their experiences and insights into creating dynamic visuals using TouchDesigner. This meetup is open to anyone interested in learning more about TouchDesigner and VJ tools. This event is free and hosted on our Discord channel, and available to watch on YouTube.

Newsletter 56

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Hey folks and welcome to #55

'''Reminder:''' The Digital Artists Ireland Discord Monthly Meetup goes ahead this coming Tuesday at 7pm on the Monday Meetups channel. Drop in and say hi!

--- Until then, wishing you all a phenomenal August bank holiday weekend!!

And as always, if you want to support this project, please share this newsletter! And if you want to submit something, email us at conceptnullofficial@gmail.com

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