Are you ready to dive into the world of interactive media and real-time visual programming? Join us at Artengine for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of TouchDesigner, a powerful tool for creating stunning visuals and interactive experiences….
We are transitioning our Touch Designer meetups into the Artengine Touch Designer Club. This change is meant to build a more dedicated community for creators of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. The club will focus on collaborative projects and skill-building. Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 5:30 PM at 2 Daly Ave….
Artengine is partnering with SAW on their third annual SCI_ART: Art, Science and Technology Symposium on October 4th and 5th.
The two-day event brings together artists, scientists, and scholars for a fantastic program of talks, performances, and workshops. It’s a great opportunity to explore the amazing things that happen when creativity and resear…
Artengine Partners with CRAiEDL on Transdisciplinary AI and Automated Navigation Research
Artengine has partnered with the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) on a new research initiative. This collaboration will explore how creative practices can ethically examine the social impact of AI and automated navigation systems….
NEW SUNS
Location: 67 Nicholas @ Artengine
Dates: June 7th – June 21st, 2025
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Opening Events: June 7th (Doors Open Ottawa & Pique)…
Artengine TouchDesigner Meetup: Collaborative Session
Join us at Artengine on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM for our next informal TouchDesigner meetup! This gathering is all about collaboration, problem-solving, and shared inspiration.
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TouchDesigner Meetup: Artist Talk Edition with Michaela van Beinum
Join us at Artengine on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM for a TouchDesigner Meetup with Michaela van Beinum (MVB creates)! This event welcomes everyone, especially media artists interested in exploring interactive technology.
Michaela, an abstract artist and electrical engineer, will take us “under the hood” of her captivating TouchDesigner project…
April 16th 2025 For this edition of our TouchDesigner MeetUp we have invited a number of local artists to show us under the hood of their TouchDesigner projects….
Join us for the opening of Flutterings, a residency showcase exploring the delicate relationship between humans and insects. This work memorializes monarch butterflies and invites reflection on the fragility of life and the urgent need for sustainable cohabitation with more-than-humans….
Join us for an interactive TouchDesigner meetup, where we’ll explore the powerful capabilities of the Free Motion Tracking plugin using MediaPipe for Face, Hand, and Pose Tracking. This session is perfect for creators who want to integrate real-time motion tracking into their projects using TouchDesigner and MediaPipe, an open-source machine learni…
Artengine is proud to announce a new partnership with Timekode, an Ottawa-based DJ crew and event series, as an Organization in Residence. This unique, year-long residency will give Timekode a platform to explore creative projects and continue their work on improving the city’s nightlife….
Join us for a special edition of GroupChat where we explore the world of gaming. In this interactive event, we’ll not only play a variety of games but also dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how gaming can inspire and be applied to artistic practice….
This workshop is designed for artists interested in exploring the world of web-based augmented reality (AR). You’ll learn how to create interactive AR experiences that are free, open-source, and accessible through a web browser—no need for users to download an app. With just a few lines of simple HTML code, you’ll be able to bring your drawings to …
PLAYING WITH IDEAS: A WORKSHOP WITH KATE HEARTFIELD
The blank page can be intimidating, whether it’s the start of an email, an artist statement, a novel or a newsletter. Imagination in our use of language is a skill and a resource, and is more valuable than ever in an age of chatbots and large language models. This workshop with University of Ottawa Writer-in-Residence Kate Heartfield will help part…
Are you new to TouchDesigner or looking to level up your skills? Join us for The Clinic, a relaxed, community-driven meetup where you can get hands-on help with your TouchDesigner projects. Whether you’re just starting out or have specific issues you need help with, this is the perfect space to ask questions, troubleshoot problems, and learn along….
This workshop is designed for artists interested in exploring the world of web-based augmented reality (AR). You’ll learn how to create interactive AR experiences that are free, open-source, and accessible through a web browser—no need for users to download an app. …
Ottawa-Gatineau TouchDesigner Meetup 02
6:30 PM
Thursday September 19th
Artengine, 2 Daly Ave
Come join us at Artengine for another gathering of TouchDesigner creatives!
This edition will be semi-formal with time to check out projects; see what’s under the hood and connect with others. …
Launch of EEPVERS.XYZ: A digital collectibles workshop
Join us for an engaging and informative session as we explore the fascinating world of digital collectibles and blockchain technology. The founders of EEPVERS.XYZ will provide an in-depth look at real-life use cases, demonstrating how these digital innovations are transforming the creative landscape. …
BOOK LAUNCH: Suyi Davies Okungbowa new science fiction novel, Lost Ark Dreaming
BOOK LAUNCH: This Saturday, join Nommo Award-winning author Suyi Davies Okungbowa for a discussion of his science fiction novel, Lost Ark Dreaming.
📅 Saturday, 1 June 2024, 5PM
📍 Artengine Studio…
Come share your projects and get connected with others working with TouchDesigner in the region!…
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Maylee Todd - The Fundamentals of Ableton and How to Build a Multimedia Show with Ableton Live
Artengine is partnering with Pique, as part of their new full roster of programming under the title Topique, to bring you an introductory Ableton workshop with the talented and delightful Maylee Todd.
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Jesse Stewart @ Pique
For the upcoming Pique event Artengine will be hosting Jesse Stewart in the Studio. Stewart brings his characteristic artistic ingenuity and exceptional performance skills to the event with an interactive piece for a collection of custom built gongs. Built out from the Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMI) tool…
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Annika Walsh shooting Chinese Croquembouche for upcoming Food Conference.
In the studio this week with Annika Walsh. In her words, “Chinese Croquembouche is a savoury twist on a classic French dessert presented as a durational interactive sculpture. A traditional croquembouche consists of choux pastry puffs piled into a cone and bound together with threads of caramel. Chinese Croquembouche has a savoury filling and is bo…
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Resident Sarah Conn presenting Remix in Victoria
Sarah Conn’s experience Remixed premiered in Western Canada from May 5th-6th at SKAM studios Victoria.
The creator of the Project Trophy, which explored life’s turning points, introduced Remixed: a 45 minute personalized polyphonic playlist of true stories and prompts on transformation set in a colour changing garden inspired space.The playlist in…
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Walk on the Wild Side: Interspecies Collaboration in Art
We are delighted to be a partner in the SciArt Symposium organized by SAW. Through a series of wonderful conversations with SAW we have helped assemble the panel:
Walk on the Wild Side: Interspecies Collaboration in Art
Moderator by our Managing Director, Remco Volmer and including:
Aleksandra Bajde, a Slovenian composer-performer, cultural manager…
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Art and Science Fiction Residency
Join Artengine for a residency exploring the potential of science fiction as an artistic framework for imagining alternative futures. …
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Artengine Slow Video Roku Channel
Artengine is experimenting with smart TV channels. We currently have a slowwwwwwww video channel for Roku TVs. We are loading up some experiments in atmospheric moving images and you can add it to your Roku line up and check it out….
