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Tip: Your message to SUST-MAR must be html-free. So, BEFORE you hit SEND, please go to your "Format" pull-down menu and select "Plain text." Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________ In the wake of the black-out, artist-run centre builds its own power source and screens off the grid Halifax, NS - October 7, 2003 - The Centre for Art Tapes (CFAT) will soon unveil its new human-powered, sustainable energy generator when it presents video/velocity, an event featuring a program of short video works that explore the relationship between distance and time. The event, which will also include refreshments and thematically integrated live music, will begin at 7pm on Saturday, October 18, 2003. Join CFAT and the Melroses at 899 West Petpeswick Road for video/velocity, at 7pm on Saturday, October 18, 2003. There is parking at the site. There are also a limited number of seats available on a chartered bus (pick-up point: Nova Scotia Community College, 1825 Bell Road, Halifax; meet at 5:45pm for departure at 6pm sharp). The cost of the bus is $5. Pre-registration is essential. If weather appears questionable on the scheduled date, please call CFAT for rain date (902 420-4580). Designed by local activist and inventor Jan Meyerowitz, the generator unit, powered entirely by the physical energy of peddlers from the audience, will be used to run the sound and projection system. The event will take place on the grounds of the home of Susan and Simon Melrose. The Melrose home, located near Musquodoboit Harbour, is a conventional residence that incorporates a variety of solar energy systems that allow its owners to enjoy modern conveniences even though they live off of the power grid. "Unveiling the pedal-powered generator with the Melroses as our hosts is a natural fit," says Ariella Pahlke, who conceived and curated video/velocity with fellow media artist James MacSwain. "CFAT's longstanding interest in engaging technology in creative ways has extended into an exploration of alternative energy sources with this project. The Melroses' commitment and expertise in this area is exemplary." The screening will feature work by artists from across Canada and the United States, including Robert Hamilton, Jacqueline Goss, Dayna McLeod, Yudi Sewraj, Vladimir Mindek, Irene Loughlin, Jonathan Inksetter, Anne-Marie Bouchard and Randy Lee Cutler. For further information, contact Michelle Jacques at the Centre for Art Tapes, 902 420-4580. The Centre For Art Tapes (CFAT) is an artist-run, non-profit centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1979, CFAT creates opportunities for artists who are interested in time-based electronic media. It gives access to the tools for making video and audio work, and to the technologies for producing new media art, such as computer animation, web-based projects and creative electronics. CFAT works hard to make sure its facilities and services are available to all, through low-cost workshops, subsidies and a volunteer credit system. It also organizes an on-going schedule of exhibitions, screenings, panel discussions and artists' talks; regularly invites independent media artists from across Canada to share their work, skills and experience with local audiences; and takes part in collaborative projects with other artistic and community groups. Contact: Michelle Jacques, Director of Programming Centre for Art Tapes (902) 420-4580 (902) 420-4581 cfat.programming@ns.sympatico.ca http://cfat.ns.ca Paul Shreenan Chair, Atlantic Canada Chapter Sierra Club of Canada (902) 453-5985 pshreena@smu.ca ____________________________________________________________________________ Did a friend forward this to you? Join sust-mar yourself! Just send 'subscribe sust-mar' to mailto:majordomo@chebucto.ca
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