THE NATIONAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION
New Media Series of Workshops: Where Art Meets Technology
An NCF CARIFESTA XV INITIATIVE
July 5th – August 27th 2025
We’re excited to invite you to a transformative series of workshops designed for artists who are curious about—and inspired by—the power of technology in creative practice. Whether you’re a painter experimenting with digital tools, a performer exploring immersive environments, or a sculptor intrigued by 3D sculpting and generative design, this series offers a space to learn, collaborate, and expand your creative boundaries.
In today’s evolving landscape, the lines between traditional art forms and emerging technologies are blurring. This workshop series is a response to that evolution—bringing together artists, technologists, and creative thinkers to explore how tools like AI, coding, digital fabrication, augmented reality, and more can open up new possibilities for expression.
Through hands-on sessions, expert-led discussions, and collaborative projects, you’ll gain not only practical skills but also new perspectives on how to integrate technology into your artistic process—without losing the heart of your practice. Each session will guide you step-by-step through simple, hands-on projects that connect technology with your artistic voice. Along the way, you’ll meet other artists, and discover fresh ways to express your ideas.
This is a space for curiosity, creativity, and collaboration—where mistakes are welcome, and exploration is encouraged. Let’s take the first steps into the exciting world where art and technology meet. Let’s create, experiment, and reimagine the future of art together.
WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES
*(Software used during the workshop is italicized)*
Aug 22nd – 31st Showcase of participant and Facilitators work in CARIFESTA (date to be determined)
Participants are encouraged to attend all scheduled days of the workshops.
GENERAL:
During the course of the workshops participants will explore some of the tools used to create digital artworks, and at the end of the workshop selection of their work will be shown alongside the work of the presenting artists. The Exhibition will run during CARIFESTA XV, at a location TBD.
The following responsibilities shall be borne by the NCF:
- Provision of display devices, furnishings, and laptops+mouse (if needed). All software will be preloaded by the facilitatior before each workshop.
- Facilitators for each workshop.
- Suitable location for practice.
- Workshop materials and software.
Requirements and responsibilities of the workshop Artists:
Workshop attendees must have a working knowledge of how to use a laptop and are encouraged to bring their own hardware (laptop + 3 button mouse)
Windows laptops and 3 button mice will be provided for the workshop days for the participants who don’t have access to one.
