EMMEDIA is proud to present PARTICLE + WAVE, an annual media arts festival consisting of exhibitions, screenings and audiovisual performances by local, national and international media artists, in partnership with TELUS Spark Science Centre.This year, the festival will consist of three main components:2 group exhibitions at EMMEDIA and TELUS Spark a Performance Night featuring Uii Savage at TELUS Spark's Infinity Dome theatre and a Screening Night featuring films from the National access Arts Centre at TELUS Spark's Infinity Dome theatre Group Exhibition at EMMEDIAMarch 7th to April 6th, 2024Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12PM to 6PMOpening Reception on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 6PMFree AdmissionParticle + Wave 2024’s group exhibition features 4 unique artworks by Jose Macasinag, Ahreum Lee, Mark Werklund and Kirk Werklund, and Dylon Klemen-Hurrell. Held in EMMEDIA’s main space from March 7th until April 6th, this year’s exhibition will charm and excite, inviting the community to view and engage with the blend of analog and digital media. Come see what we have in store, for a limited time, and join us for our Opening Reception on Thursday, March 7th at 6:00PM to meet the artists and have drinks and snacks. This is a free event, open to the public, and will be held at EMMEDIA’s main space, 2005B 10 Ave SW. PERFORMANCE NIGHT FEATURING UII SAVAGEMarch 8th, 2024 7PM to 10PMWHERE: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 Saint George's Drive Northeast Calgary, AB T2E5T2$20 ticket - Parking includedTickets by Donation availableExperience Uii Savage's Ophiuchus Mirage in an immersive performance full of instrumental exploration. This performance is 22 minutes long and will remain on-view post-performance as a dome projection.Post-performance, join us to see the interactive installations of Mackenzie Bedford, Kurtis Lesick and Hesam Ohadi at TELUS Spark's Feature Gallery.About the performance:Ophiuchus - the snake charmer, the healer, the cosmic reject- is the thirteenth sign exiled from the zodiac wheel yet recognized by NASA as a major constellation along the ecliptic. In Latin,Ophiuchus translates to serpent-bearer and is associated with deities across history known for their unparalleled healing abilities. While the sun passes briefly through this constellation, the sign remains to this day, overlooked along the ecliptic. Its presence however, is unwavering in the starry firmament, positioned directly at the heart and center of our galaxy.About the artist:Uii Savage is an emerging artist who studied art at Coleg Sir Gar (Wales) and received a BFA from the Alberta University of the Arts (2020) in Mohkinstsís (Calgary). Their work takes form in audiovisual performances, augmented reality, and 3D-rendered video. She has recently shown work with The Art Gallery of Alberta (Edmonton), Salmon Arm Arts Center (Salmon Arm), Factory Media Centre (Hamilton), NFT.NYC (NYC), Arts Commons (Calgary), Viviane Art Gallery (Calgary), and Something Special Studios (NYC). Their work has been supported through the Calgary Arts Development and Alberta Media Arts Alliance.Uii's Instagram: @uiisavagebuY TICKETS screening night featuring artists from the national accessarts centreMarch 9th, 2024 7PM to 10PMWHERE: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 Saint George's Drive Northeast Calgary, AB T2E5T2$20 ticket - Parking includedTickets by Donation availableJoin us for a curated screening night of 10 short films, videos and animations created by national and international artists, in partnership with the National accessArts Centre, whose artists showcase original and personal films, covering different artforms, such as dance, performance, music and fibre arts, and various genres. The National accessArts Centre is the largest disability arts organization in Canada, and advocates for prominent and valued representation of the disability community in our arts and culture scene.International artists Hermann Kayode, Alexander Depuis, and more showcase animation, music videos, collage and a variety of experimentation on film.Post-screening, join us to see the interactive installations of Mackenzie Bedford, Kurtis Lesick and Hesam Ohadi at TELUS Spark's Feature Gallery.buY TICKETS group EXHIBITION at Telus Spark's FEATURE galleryMarch 8th to 10th, 2024WHERE: TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 Saint George's Drive Northeast Calgary, AB T2E5T2Viewing of Group Installations is included with your ticket to Performance Night or Screening Night. After both events, you are welcome to join us to see the interactive installations of Mackenzie Bedford, Kurtis Lesick and Hesam Ohadi at TELUS Spark's Feature Gallery.To experience the exhibition on March 10th, tickets will be available for purchase with standard SPARK admission.
