*Apologies for cross postings - please circulate to your lists*

*Now on @ Beta\_space: The Musicians, by Julia Burns*
17 June - 18 August, 2007
Cyberworlds Gallery - Ground Floor - Powerhouse Museum, Sydney

Software Developer: Ardrian Hardjono
Special Thanks: Balint Seeber

*Background*

Drawing from the work of David Rokeby, 'The Musicians' is an early prototype, interactive artwork that utilizes cinematography and sound to engage audiences via invisible touch pads. Users are encouraged to play notes or compose music by directing the two professional musicians as they jam filmically, the audience members directly impacting the artwork via their movements.

*Related Events*

Saturday 7 July, 2007 - Demonstration, Artist's Talk and Live Performance - 11:30am-1:30pm

Come along to a CCS and PHM event, where Julia Burns will speak on the process of creating interactive art as a practicing artist in Sydney with specific reference to 'The Musicians'. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the work in Beta\_space, listen to the artist speak, and enjoy drinks and nibbles afterwards as the characters come to life in a live performance in the PHM Education Rooms.

Times & Locations:

11:30am-12pm - Demonstration in Beta\_space, Ground Floor, Cyberworlds Gallery
12-1pm - Artist's Talk Level 3, PHM Education Rooms
1-1:30pm - Drinks and nibbles accompanied by a Live Performance by The Musicians

RSVP to Deborah Turnbull: deboraht@it.uts.edu.au or 02 9514 2384

View the invitation: http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~deboraht/Musicians\_flyer/

View the Press Pack: http://www-staff.it.uts.edu.au/~deboraht/Musicians\_PressPack/

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*Beta\_Space: Art - technology - experiment - discovery*

Beta\_space is Sydney’s only dedicated venue for interactive art, a unique venue where artists can show the public “first drafts” of interactive artworks.

Beta\_space is an experimental environment where the public can engage with the latest research in art and new technology A “beta version” is a new piece of software or hardware that needs testing and feedback from its users to help its creators make it better. Beta\_space is a public laboratory for beta testing interactive artworks.

It is a collaboration between The Powerhouse Museum and Creativity and Cognition Studios (CCS) at the University of Technology, Sydney, a cutting edge research group which is home to many artists creating exciting interactive artwork.

www.betaspace.net.au
www.creatitivyandcognition.com
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Regards,
Deborah Turnbull, Curator