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, and Phd candidate in political science, creates semi-improvisational multidisciplinary and multigenre performance art exploring expressive possibility and multidisciplinary interaction.
Cheryl L’Hirondelle is an interdisciplinary artist, singer/songwriter, Governor General Award recipient, and CEO of Miyoh Music Inc. L’Hirondelle approaches audio, video, and multi-sensory experience from a contemporary Cree worldview encouraging dynamism, inclusion, and the presence of nehiyawewin and other Indigenous languages.
http://www.cheryllhirondelle.com/bio.html
Tina Tarpgaard is a dancer, choreographer, and founder of the cross aesthetic dance company Recoil Performance Group, and 2 time winner of the National Danish Performing art Award. Tarpgaard examines object functionality and the links between performers and space,often integrating both human and nonhuman software and bio-art performers.
https://recoil-performance.org/about/
Dr Jenniffer Willet is the director of the Bioart lab INCUBATOR and Canada Research Chair in Art, Science and Ecology at the University of Windsor, and founder of BioARTCAMP. Willet examines interspecies interaction, biotech, the body, and representation, to challenge the divisions between art, biological science, and technology.
https://gallery.iotainstitute.com/collections/jennifer-willet
For more information on the symposium check it out at SAW’s website here.
You can watch more on Cheryl L’Hirondelle’s work on interspecies communication in the Ideas section here on our website.
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!