New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is a non-profit organization, based in Toronto, that produces performances and installations spanning the entire spectrum of electroacoustic and experimental sound art. Included in its productions are: Deep Wireless, Sound Travels, Arts Birthday and SOUNDplay. The objectives of NAISA are to foster awareness and understanding locally, as well as nationally and internationally, in the cultural vitality of experimental sound art in its myriad forms of expression. This objective will be achieved through the exploration of new sound technologies in conjunction with the creation of cultural events and artifacts.
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NAISA Youth Summer Sound Art Camp (for ages 12-17)
Dates:
Mon Jul 15, 2013 00:00 - Fri Jul 19, 2013
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
July 15 - 19, 10am - 3pm, $75
Pre-registration required - go to http://www.naisa.ca/eshops/ewkshopregY.php
For more information go to http://www.naisa.ca/soundtravels/youth.html
This sound art camp is for youth aged 12-17 to create art entirely with Sound, Radio, Electronics, and/or Performance through exploration according to their own individual interest - by building a NAISAtron, a micro-transmitter, or working with basic recording and editing software. All equipment will be provided by New Adventures in Sound Art and no experience is necessary. Please contact Nadene at naisa@naisa.ca. Limited spots available. Registration required.
Pre-registration required - go to http://www.naisa.ca/eshops/ewkshopregY.php
For more information go to http://www.naisa.ca/soundtravels/youth.html
This sound art camp is for youth aged 12-17 to create art entirely with Sound, Radio, Electronics, and/or Performance through exploration according to their own individual interest - by building a NAISAtron, a micro-transmitter, or working with basic recording and editing software. All equipment will be provided by New Adventures in Sound Art and no experience is necessary. Please contact Nadene at naisa@naisa.ca. Limited spots available. Registration required.
(E)scapes: exporing the sonic relationship between body and space An installation exhibit with works by Satoshi Morita and Hill Haroki Kobayashi
Dates:
Sat Aug 10, 2013 00:00 - Sat Aug 17, 2013
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Exhibition times: Aug 10 & 17 - 10 am to 3 pm; August 14-17 - 6:30 to 8 pm
NAISA Space, 601 Christie Street #252
(E)scapes: exploring the sonic relationship between body and space is an exhibition featuring two interactive sound sculptures that explore the relationship of the human body to the soundscape. New Adventures in Sound Art is grateful for the support of the Japan Foundation in making this exhibition possible.
Sonic Suit (2012) by Satoshi Morita
By wearing "Sonic Suit," audible sound reaches the ears through the air, while vibrotactile sonic vibrations excite sense receptors of the skin on several locations in the upper torso. Sonic Suit provides audiences with a heightened physical perception of the everyday world.
Tele Echo Tube (2011) by Hill Hiroki Kobayashi
Tele Echo Tube is a speaking tube installation that vocally interacts with a remote forest through a networked remote-controlled speaker and microphone through the slightly vibrating lamp-shade like interface.
NAISA Space, 601 Christie Street #252
(E)scapes: exploring the sonic relationship between body and space is an exhibition featuring two interactive sound sculptures that explore the relationship of the human body to the soundscape. New Adventures in Sound Art is grateful for the support of the Japan Foundation in making this exhibition possible.
Sonic Suit (2012) by Satoshi Morita
By wearing "Sonic Suit," audible sound reaches the ears through the air, while vibrotactile sonic vibrations excite sense receptors of the skin on several locations in the upper torso. Sonic Suit provides audiences with a heightened physical perception of the everyday world.
Tele Echo Tube (2011) by Hill Hiroki Kobayashi
Tele Echo Tube is a speaking tube installation that vocally interacts with a remote forest through a networked remote-controlled speaker and microphone through the slightly vibrating lamp-shade like interface.
Synthecycletron by Barry Prophet Interactive installation now open 24/7 on Toronto Island
Dates:
Thu Jun 27, 2013 00:00 - Wed Oct 16, 2013
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Visitors that encounter the Synthecycletron, a favourite amongst Toronto cyclists, generate power by pedalling on stationary bicycles which in turn activate synthesizers and generate sounds connected to their movements.
Sound Travels Intensive Concert
Dates:
Sat Aug 24, 2013 20:00 - Sat Aug 24, 2013
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Performances of work by artists and composers attending the Sound Travels Intensive (a series of workshops over a 5-day period).
Sound Travels Concert - Places Real & Imagined part 2
Dates:
Sat Aug 17, 2013 20:00 - Sat Aug 17, 2013
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Wychwood Theatre
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street #176, $15/10
The second of a two night listening journey that slips in and out of reality and imagined space. Featuring works by Francis Dhomont and Barry Truax alongside artists emerging on the international scene for a thematic evening program curated on the theme of Sonic Geography.
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street #176, $15/10
The second of a two night listening journey that slips in and out of reality and imagined space. Featuring works by Francis Dhomont and Barry Truax alongside artists emerging on the international scene for a thematic evening program curated on the theme of Sonic Geography.