TouchDesigner Meet Up
25/06/2025
Come share your projects and get connected with others working with TouchDesigner in the region!
TouchDesigner Meet Up
Thursday May 9th
6:30PM
Artengine Studio
2 Daly Ave (or come in through 10 Daly and find us just beyond the Ottawa Art Gallery Café)
We are organizing the first meet up for TouchDesigner folks here in the capital region. This will be the first in a regular event at Artengine as we are looking to connect with others (and connect others together).
Our first event will be semi-formal with some show and tell and under the hood discussions.
We have two interactive projects from emerging artists:
Choice by Patricia Kenny
Late Nite Souls from Ella Gem Defrancisco, Liam Fletcher and Brandy Martell
Artengine has always been a great place to connect with other artists and creatives working with technology. With our new space we hope to welcome many more into our community. It will be a good night to share what you are working on, see what others are up to and share tips and tricks. If you have never used TouchDesigner but have been curious this is also a great way to check out what people are up to and see what you might be able to do with TD!
Check out the Showcase on Derivative’s site to learn more about what TouchDesigner can do.
Please note you can also enter from the Ottawa Art Gallery at 10 Daly Ave. Artengine is just beyond the cafe on the main floor.
We will have light snacks and beverages.
Who Should Attend:
– Digital artists and designers looking to explore TouchDesigner’s capabilities.
– Creative technology enthusiasts eager to learn and share.
– Anyone interested in the intersection of art and technology.
The Eventbrite Page is here.
Artengine TouchDesigner Meetup: Under the Hood with Michaela van Beinum
Join us at Artengine on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM for an engaging artist talk with the incredibly talented Michaela van Beinum! Get ready to journey into the fascinating world where abstract art seamlessly blends with cutting-edge technology.
Michaela, an abstract artist and electrical engineer, will take us under the hood of some of her captivating TouchDesigner projects. Discover the creative processes, technical intricacies, and boundless inspiration that fuel her unique multimedia installations. Learn how she masterfully fuses projections, code, and even recycled materials to craft truly immersive and thought-provoking experiences.
With over five years of dedicated artistic exploration, Michaela has honed her craft to evoke emotions, challenge perceptions, and ignite a sense of wonder in her audience. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into her innovative approach, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists and technology enthusiasts in Ottawa.
Wednesday April 16th
6:30-7:15 Warm Up and Chit Chat
7:15-8:30 Show and Tell or Pitch a Project
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.
We also want to hear from you. Bring your ideas for a fun exchange on the project potential of TouchDesigner.
What to expect:
Meet and connect with other local artists
Get inspired by cool projects at the intersection of art and technology
Be able to share ideas and ask questions
No need for laptop
As always SNACKS!
Residency showcase by Valérie Chartrand opens April 24 at Artengine
Ottawa, ON – Artist Valérie Chartrand invites the public to Flutterings, an exhibition exploring the impact of climate change on monarch butterflies, presented at Artengine in Arts Court from April 24 to May 10, 2025. The opening reception will take place on April 24 from 6 PM to 8 PM.
Inspired by scientific research conducted in Dr. Heather Kharouba’s lab at the University of Ottawa, Flutterings bridges art and ecology. Chartrand’s works incorporate UV-printed plant resin, thermochromic pigments that fade with heat, UV dyes, and solar-powered blooms, each material chosen to evoke the effects of warming on ecosystems and the delicate interdependence of life.
The exhibition also serves as a poetic memorial to monarch butterfly specimens used in research, honouring their role in advancing our understanding of climate impacts on insect life and supporting the survival of future generations.
Flutterings is the result of a residency with the Kharouba Lab and Artengine, supported by the City of Ottawa’s Creation and Production Fund. The project highlights the strength of a collaboration between art and science in addressing ecological change.
Exhibition Details:
Opening Reception: April 24, 6–8 PM
Exhibition: April 24 – May 10, 2025 (Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM)
Location: Artengine, Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa
Exposition de résidence de Valérie Chartrand – Ouverture le 24 avril à Artengine
Ottawa (Ontario) – Valérie Chartrand invite le public à découvrir Papillonnements, une exposition qui explore l’impact des changements climatiques sur les papillons monarques, présentée à Artengine dans la Cour des arts, du 24 avril au 10 mai 2025. Le vernissage aura lieu le 24 avril de 18 h à 20 h.
Inspiré par les recherches scientifiques menées au laboratoire de la Dre Heather Kharouba à l’Université d’Ottawa, Papillonnements établit un pont entre l’art et l’écologie. Les œuvres de Chartrand intègrent de la résine végétale imprimée avec UV, des pigments thermochromiques qui s’effacent sous la chaleur, des teintures UV, ainsi que des fleurs alimentées par l’énergie solaire — chaque matériau étant soigneusement choisi pour évoquer les effets du réchauffement sur les écosystèmes et l’interdépendance fragile des êtres vivants.
L’exposition se veut également un hommage poétique aux spécimens de monarques utilisés dans la recherche scientifique, honorant leur rôle dans l’avancement de nos connaissances sur l’impact climatique sur les insectes et leur contribution à la survie des générations futures.
Papillonnements est le fruit d’une résidence avec le laboratoire Kharouba et Artengine, soutenue par le Fonds de création et de production de la Ville d’Ottawa. Ce projet témoigne de la richesse d’une collaboration entre l’art et la science pour sensibiliser aux enjeux écologiques actuels.
Détails de l’exposition :
Vernissage : 24 avril, de 18 h à 20 h
Exposition : 24 avril – 10 mai 2025 (du mardi au samedi, de 10 h à 17 h)
Lieu : Artengine, Cour des arts, 2 avenue Daly, Ottawa