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Festival Press Release

Art.on.Wires Media Arts and Science Festival

A fascinating art and technology event opens doors from 30th of April until 5th of May at Ingensteds, Brenneriveien 9 in Oslo.

In it's third year of existence Art.on.Wires combines cutting edge electronic media arts, video projection mapping, sound design, screendance and telematic performance techniques in one event.

Art.on.Wires is organised by Alexander Eichhorn, a multimedia technology researcher at Simula Research Laboratory.

What is Art.on.Wires? 'AOW can be seen as a mix between a convention and a festival where participants are the main actors. They can attend workshops, learn about recent developments in media technology and how to use it for artistic purposes', says Eichhorn.

Art.on.Wires has invited artists and researchers from more than 10 countries who will share their knowledge and experience in several workshops throughout the festival week. The event is arranged as an open laboratory where participants get a hands-on training and can directly try out technology themselves.

Eichhorn: 'This is a very special event for Oslo. We have invited professionals from across Europe and the US who will present the latest developments in media technology. Our target group are media artists, designers, creative professionals, researchers, and students who all share an interest in technology, creative thinking and innovative ways of problem solving.'

So, why should people attend? 'We offer a unique expierence, first-class knowledge that is hard to find elsewhere and the chance to meet some of Europe's most innovative media artists.' says Eichhorn.

The event starts Monday, April 30th morning and runs until Saturday, May 5th afternoon. Tickets are available for affordable prices online under http://art-on-wires.org or at the door. Most workshops have limited seats, so a pre-registration is required.

Eichhorn: 'We are very much looking forward to an inspiring week for everyone.'

Festival Opening hours:
Mon 30th APR: 9-19
Tue 1th MAY: 9-19
Wed 2nd MAY: 9-19
Thu 3rd MAY: 9-19
Fri 4th MAY: 9-23
Sat 5th MAY: 9-15

Ticket prices for a single ticket valid on all festival days:
250 NOK student and artists
500 NOK regular
900 NOK business

Press Release: Announcing the AOW 2012 Festival

Art.on.Wires Festival for Media Art and Science 2012

Art.on.Wires is an annual arts and science festival for young and innovative artists, researchers and creative professionals who work in the fields of new media art, information technology, and communication design. From 30. April to 5. May 2012 we set up an artistic laboratory at Ingensteds next to Blå in Grünerløkka (Oslo) where artists turn into researchers and researchers make art. Our festival has become an international meeting point for sharing experiences, exploring emerging forms of artistic expression, and reflecting on the chances and risks of tomorrow's technologies.

Our audience are media artists, designers, creative professionals, researchers, and engineers who share an interest in new multimedia technology, creative thinking and innovative ways of problem solving.

Festival at a glance
Dates: 30. april - 5. may kl 1000 - 2200
Location: Ingensteds (next to Blå), Strykejernet Kunstskole AS, Brenneriveien 9, Oslo, Norway
Tickets: for 6-days of festival with entrance to all activities - students 250 kr, regular 500 kr, business 900 kr
URL: http://art-on-wires.org
Organiser: Art.on.Wires Society
Supporters: Norsk Kulturråd, Forskningsråd, Strykejernet Kunstskole AS, Simula Research Laboratory AS

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Press Downloads: AOW 2012

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