December 15 : Deadline for Artist in Residence Application

We're piloting an artist in residence program. This program will be for artists and designers interested in working with any sustainable energy technology to address issues relating to climate justice.* Artists and designers from front-line climate communities** are particularly encouraged to apply. Prior experience with sustainable energy technologies is not required.

The application deadline for the residency is December 15th. Response will likely be sent out by mid-January. Fill out this application form to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPi2aHaUczIi5vPC6v-sklhSpq2P-Nq8Bh05xBurVb3_teug/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Learn more about the program on the residency page.

January 23 : Sustainable Energy for Artists and Arts Organizations Workshop

Are you an artist or arts organization planning a covid safe outdoor event, art installation, or performance? Would you like to integrate sustainable energy into the project in some way? This remote workshop is geared specifically for artists and arts organizations. We will discuss the opportunities for incorporating sustainable energy, with a particular focus on solar power, into outdoor artworks and performances, both as a power supply and as an integrated part of the work. Participants will be introduced to some basic concepts for determining if their project and/or location is suitable for incorporating solar power.

* 1pm - 2:30pm EST, on Zoom
* $75
* Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-energy-for-artists-and-arts-organizations-january-2021-tickets-211084277757

February 27 : Sustainable Energy for Artists and Arts Organizations Workshop

Are you an artist or arts organization planning a covid safe outdoor event, art installation, or performance? Would you like to integrate sustainable energy into the project in some way? This remote workshop is geared specifically for artists and arts organizations. We will discuss the opportunities for incorporating sustainable energy, with a particular focus on solar power, into outdoor artworks and performances, both as a power supply and as an integrated part of the work. Participants will be introduced to some basic concepts for determining if their project and/or location is suitable for incorporating solar power.

* 1pm - 2:30pm EST, on Zoom
* $75
* Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-energy-for-artists-and-arts-organizations-february-2021-tickets-248737068267

March 27: Solar Powered Sound Art Workshop

This workshop will introduce participants to a range of techniques for creating solar powered instruments. We will discuss the history of the field, common conceptual approaches, and a number of technical methods.

Three techniques for building instruments will be demonstrated.

• Direct drive acoustic instruments
• Solar powered analog synthesis
• Sonifying light frequencies

* 1pm - 2:30pm EST, on Zoom
* $75
* Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solar-powered-sound-art-march-2022-tickets-248724500677