In a three-day intensive workshop (July 9 – 11), young people 9 – 13 years old will learn how to create zines, gifs and videos using computers and smart phones. Youth participants will collaborate with digital arts professionals currently working in the field through a partnership with POWRPLNT, local digital artist Shannekia McIntosh, and the Hudson Area Library. Digital artists/instructors include Zia Anger, filmmaker and music video director; Mark Dorf, photographer who mixes photographs with digital media; and Shannekia McIntosh, writer, creative arts programmer and DJ. POWRPLNT is a digital arts collaborative that connects established artists with teens on free interest driven art projects; introducing the history, software and tools of New Media art. They are based in Bushwick; this is their first workshop in Hudson NY. Food will be provided during the sessions.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 9, 2016 Monday Jul 11, 2016
Orientation and beginning workshop is on Saturday, July 9, 11am – 1pm. Then on Sunday, July 10, 10am – 4pm and Monday, July 11, 10am – 4pm, tweens will take over the library and create digital image and video productions!
Location
Hudson Area Library 51 North 5th Street Hudson, NY 12534
Fees/Admission
This program is free to all participants.
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Contact Information
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and forms are available at the circulation desk in the library. For questions or further information please call 518-828-1792 x101.
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