TouchDesigner Showcase Coming September
26/09/2026
Artengine’s TouchDesigner club is putting together a showcase the collaborative work we have been up to! Mark your calendars Septmeber 26th 2026 @artengine
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 participants spark new ideas and open up connections between them. Using prompts and play, participants will generate short pieces of creative writing. Participants will come away from the workshop inspired to write, with increased confidence in their own creativity and skills. Open to writers of all levels and genres, and to anyone who uses the written word in their work.
Kate Heartfield is a writer of novels including the Sunday Times and Globe and Mail bestseller The Embroidered Book, as well as dozens of short stories, novellas and interactive fiction. She usually includes speculative or fantastic elements in her work. Kate is a former journalist and a longtime teacher of creative writing and non-fiction. She has won the Aurora Award for Best Novel three times, and her work has been shortlisted for the Ottawa Book Award, the National Newspaper Award and the Nebula Award.
Artengine’s TouchDesigner club is putting together a showcase the collaborative work we have been up to! Mark your calendars Septmeber 26th 2026 @artengine
Artengine acknowledges that we are located on the traditional, unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation.
Artengine is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Ottawa 200 Grant for our project, 200 Stories Rising.
Selected through a peer-assessment process, 200 Stories Rising is a mentorship-based media arts residency supporting emerging artists to create large-scale public projections. The project is one of many funded initiatives taking place throughout 2026 as part of Ottawa’s bicentennial celebrations, with a commitment to providing free and inclusive public experiences for all.
We are delighted to have been recognized through this process and are excited to be partnering with Urban Art Collective as we bring this vision to life.
Stay tuned for more updates as 200 Stories Rising takes shape across the city.
Creating Gameboy-style games and art is more accessible than you might think – no coding required.
David Bigg will be hosting a creative get-together at Art Engine to share what he has learned using GB Studio, a free drag-and-drop tool for making interactive 8bit experiences.
📅 Jan 21, 6:30pm @ Art Engine
💻 Bring a laptop with GB Studio (download from itch.io)
✨ No experience necessary – we’ll cover the basics together
Welcome to the Intro to TouchDesigner Workshop!
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.
During this in-person event, you’ll get the chance to explore the fundamentals of TouchDesigner, from setting up your workspace to creating dynamic visuals. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in digital art, live performances, or interactive installations.
Come join us for a fun and informative session that will kickstart your journey into the exciting world of TouchDesigner. See you there!