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30th Annual Media Art Scholarship Exhibition


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The Centre for Art Tapes is pleased to present the 30th annual Media Art Scholarship Presentation. This exhibition, Hyper > Media > Paradise, is one of the most diverse uses of technology the scholarship USA has seen in its thirty years. The works include projection mapped ceramic sculpture, animation, analogue video, and mock holograms. For the second year the scholarship presentation is taking place within the CFAT facilities, exhibiting in the rooms in which the work was created. This years participating artists are: Andrea Thorne, Charvel Rappos, Ian Funke-McKay, Juss Heinsalu, Kate Grey and Keelin Jack.

We would like to recognize the 2017/18 Mentors who guided their scholars through the process from conception to realization: Dawn George, Anne Macmillan, Wes Johnston, Michael McCormack, Susan Tooke and Jeff Wheaton.

Opening Reception:

Thursday, February 8th at 7pm

Exhibition open to the public:

February 9th, 10th, 13th and 14th from 10am – 5pm

Suggested Donation: $10

2238 Maitland St. Halifax, NS. B3K 5B6

ACCESS NOTES:
CFAT is entirely ground level and accessible by wheelchair. There is no button to press on the entrance door for it to open automatically, however volunteer greeters will be stationed at the door for duration of the event to offer assistance. The washroom is a centrally located single room with 1 toilet and is for all genders. There will be light snacks and water available for free at the bar, as well as beer and cocktails for sale cash/credit only (no debit, sorry)!

CFAT would like to remind all that participating in public events is a privilege. Care for yourself and others. A licensed bar will be open and we do not allow outside liquor, drugs or drug use in the space. We ask that if you choose to consume alcoholic beverages that you do so in a responsible manner. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the space, for discrimination or violent acts, which include but are not limited to: racism, white supremacy, sexism, heterosexism, cissexism/transmisogyny, tokenism, ableism, ageism, sizeism, sexualized and all acts of violence and harassment.

CFAT employees will be on site for the whole duration of the event. Any concern brought to our attention will be taken seriously and addressed immediately.


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