The Festival of Live Digital Art (FOLDA) 2024

The Festival of Live Digital Art (FOLDA) is produced by Spiderwebshow Performance.

Mission: Empowering the global community with boundary-pushing live digital artistry that transcends barriers and inspires profound connections.

Vision: To lead a revolution in live digital art, shaping a future defined by creativity and connection.

Brand Purpose: Through empowering live digital art experiences, we unite, provoke, and inspire.

Values

Creativity: Cultivating innovation in every aspect.
Inclusivity: Celebrating diversity and fostering accessibility.
Exploration: Pushing the boundaries of artistic possibility.
Leadership: Adapting and thriving in a dynamic world.
Fun: Balancing the hard work of making art with joy and lightness

Schedule

Thursday 13 June

PLAY by Dr. Jenn Stephenson and Mariah (Mo) Horner
2 p.m. PDT (San Francisco, UTC -7) / 4 p.m. CDT (Chicago, UTC -5) / 5 p.m. EDT (Toronto, UTC -4)

Join us for the launch of PLAY: Dramaturgies of Participation by Dr. Jenn Stephenson and Mariah (Mo) Horner, published by Playwrights Canada Press! The book is comprised of standalone mini-essays that collect, describe, and analyze live performances in which the audience become participants in the piece itself.
After a short interactive interview with SpiderWebShow Performance Artistic Director and FOLDA Co-Curator, Adrienne Wong, Jenn and Mo will read excerpts from their book.

Friday 14 June

AI in Creative Performance by bluemouth inc, Cole Lewis, and David Rokeby
11 a.m. PDT (San Francisco, UTC -7) / 1 p.m. CDT (Chicago, UTC -5) / 2 p.m. EDT (Toronto, UTC -4)

Meet with the artists from bluemouth inc behind LUCY AI, co-artistic director of Guilty by Association Cole Lewis, and David Rokeby, director of The BMO Lab for Creative Research in the Arts, Performance, Emerging Technologies, and AI.
Talk about real examples of artificial intelligence in creative performance practice. Through real-life case studies, we’ll uncover how this technology is applied to create performances right now.

Saturday 15 June

Windrush by Marcel Stewart and Oonya Kempadoo
9 a.m. PDT (San Francisco, UTC -7) / 11 a.m. CDT (Chicago, UTC -5) / 12 p.m. EDT (Toronto, UTC -4)

Windrush journeys through three generations, exploring identity, belonging, and legacy amidst the backdrop of the Windrush era. From Jamaica to England and Canada, it captures the vibrant experiences of migrants seeking opportunities. Through monologues, cultural references, and ancestral presence, it delves into family, resilience, and the quest for home. Celebrating heritage and sacrifices, the show promises an immersive experience with binaural sound and projections.