At the recent COSE Arts Network panel presentation about Art and Techology, there was a lot of lively discussion around many issues surrounding “technology” as an art form, tool, etc. It was great to hear about Carnegie Mellon’s Master of Entertainment Technology and to learn about the ways this program has influenced young creative graduates to stay or return to Pittsburgh to become arts entrepreneurs (where the cost of living is similar to Cleveland — and to which many graduates of this program leave for pricier but sexier environs, only to return for a richer lifestyle on less — sound familiar?). The Ingenuity Festival has in many ways encouraged discussion, provided opportunity for regional artists, and educated by offering the opportunities to experience the technological art of artists from around the world. The Future Center at CIA opened doors and minds. What’s next?

COSE has launched a new on-line service called “Mindspring.” An on-line forum was introduced to keep the lively discussion going that followed the presentation.  I was wondering about some other ways artists can explore technologies that can help them expand their art, and posted a question to that effect.

Join the on-line forum at:
http://www.cosemindspring.com/discussion/technology/intersection-technology/artists-northeast-ohio

I had a blast checking out links and posts, and getting some feedback from another creative entrepreneur.  It’s free, and it’s all right there, join in on the discussion!

What are your ideas?  How do you see technology enhancing your work?  How can we push those limits?  Is technology most useful in expressing concepts and allowing manipulation of images, or changes in scale (that can impact cost and make murals,etc. more affordable)? Does it allow you to produce products that were once caustic in an environmentally friendly way?  What are your thoughts?  Where do we go with this?….

Joan