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Special events and projects produced by Studio XX, such as research, outreach and productions of Studio XX.

Studio XX and Matricules at Histories and Archives Colloquium

Studio XX have presented two ArtTalks focusing on the topic of « Open Source and The Matricules Online Archive : A Major Creation by a Feminist Artist-run Centre » in the context of The Histories and Archives, Arts and Hypermediatic Literature International Colloquium. The .dpi editorial team was also present Studio XX’s .dpi electronic journal.

Digital Ludology: Guest Speaker CINDY POREMBA

On March 21st, the first day of spring, from 1pm to 4pm, Studio XX will proudly welcome game art curator and Guest Speaker Cindy Poremba to talk about her research on documentary games as well as her unconventional game curatorial practice, as part of our Digital Ludology Workshop Series.

International Women’s Day 2009

Sunday, March 8, 2009 :: 4:30 PM
Studio XX and The National Film Board of Canada present An International Women’s Day Presentation Screening + Panel Discussion + .dpi Launch + Cocktail
WOMEN BEHIND THE CAMERA
A Film by Alexis Krasilovsky
FREE! RSVP suggested ::
NFB Cinema, Cinérobothèque : 1564 St. Denis Street (corner DeMaisonneuve)– 3rd Floor.

Digital Ludology: Guest Speaker Heather Kelley

Studio XX is proud to welcome Lapis game designer Heather Kelley as Guest Speaker to talk about her gaming methodologies as part of our Digital Ludology Workshop Series for Valentine’s Day!

Saturday, February 14th 2009 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM

$ 20 for members, $ 40 for non-members
RSVP by phone at 514-845-0289

Tribute to Hélène Prévost

On Thursday, February 7th, Studio XX Board Vice-President Hélène Prévost was honored with a Lifetime Tribute. Montreal’s musical and radio phonic community gathered at the Society for Art and Technology (SAT) to pay homage and celebrate. The event underscored the exceptional lifelong contribution of this Radio-Canada radio director and her inexhaustible passion and curiosity for new music in all its forms.

Art's Birthday 2009 : Magical Sound Machines

Saturday January 17, 2009
8pm-midnight @ l'Envers,
185 Van Horne between Esplanade and Waverly

featuring among others, Darsha Hewittand Studio XX’s Unstrument Workshop participants.
Entrance fee: $5-$10 sliding scale.

Come and celebrate with us the 1000 046th Arts’s Birthday on Saturday, January 17th.

"Introduction to Interactive Screenwriting” by Marc Roberge

Marc Roberge. Photo : http://www.sartec.qc.ca/

Presentation by Marc Roberge CREO screenwriter, and professor of interactive screenwriting at INIS, in the context of our Digital Ludology Workshop.

Digital Ludology

Digital Ludology is a game art creation initiative produced by Studio XX with support from The Canada Council for the Arts.

Digital Ludology Commission

Six Artistic Projects Exploring Game Creation with Open Source tools at Studio XX. Studio XX is presently soliciting innovative proposals for interactive media projects to be entirely created using Open Source software. Instruction will begin on Saturday October 25th 2008 from 9am till noon.

From China to Quebec

Christine Brault, China, 2008. Photo by : Éric Dufresne-Arbique.

From China to Quebec is a project by which Studio XX is initiating a dialogue with Montreal’s Chinese women. Although the Chinese community settled in Montreal over a century ago, Chinese women remain largely withdrawn from Quebec society. This situation raises issues of isolation, fragility, precariousness and immobility.