[GNUz] Christchurch - Open Call for Participation

[Rik Tindall]

Hello Kate,

Thankyou for this notice. Herewith it is forwarded to our group's mail 
list. I am sure that some of us will endeavour to attend this 
interesting event. Cheers.

Kind regards,

Rik Tindall

Physics Room wrote:
> Dear Rik,
> 
> I found mention of your Sydenham GNU/Linux User Group on the 
> Christchurch Public Library’s Community Information Database and would 
> like to extend this invitation to participate in a project our local art 
> gallery is supporting later this month. As explained below, A 
> Geekosystem is a collection of interconnected recycled devices 
> constructed, contributed and connected by visitors to the gallery. More 
> information about the project initiated by Adam Hyde and Julian Priest 
> can be found at: 
> http://www.physicsroom.org.nz/gallery/2008/ageekosystem/ and a pdf of 
> the following information is also attached if you would be happy to 
> distribute this call for participation to your own colleagues and networks.
> 
> Our gallery exists to act as a catalyst for the development and 
> promotion of ideas and debate through art. A central Physics Room aim is 
> to give the issues and ideas raised by the projects we support the 
> widest possible dissemination and discussion. We actively seek links 
> between the arts and other areas of the community to involve art as a 
> contributing voice in wider intellectual, social, and political debate.
> 
> We hope that this invitation will have pique your interest and will look 
> forward to receiving any further inquiries you may have about the 
> project in advance of the workshop week that will begin on the 18^th of 
> February.
> 
> Kind regards,
> 
> Kate Montgomery
> 
> Director
> 
> *THE PHYSICS ROOM* contemporary art project space
> 
> PO Box 22 351, Christchurch, New Zealand
> 
> Tel +64 3 379 5583  Fax +64 3 379 6063
> 
> www.physicsroom.org.nz <http://www.physicsroom.org.nz/>
> 
> The Physics Room receives annual funding from Creative New Zealand / Toi 
> Aotearoa
> 
> *A Geekosystem**
> *Adam Hyde and Julian Priest
> 
> Free walk-in workshops: 18–22 February 2008
> A Geekosystem Launch: Friday 22 February 2008, 5:30pm
> Project Exhibition: 23 February–22 March 2008
> 
> You are invited to contribute to A Geekosystem!
> 
> A Geekosystem is a collection of interconnected recycled devices 
> constructed, contributed and connected by visitors to the gallery.
> 
> Throughout the entire week (18–22 February) anyone can come to The 
> Physics Room and work with Adam Hyde and Julian Priest on the 
> construction of A Geekosystem.
> 
> You are welcome to bring gadgets for recycling, come to teach others how 
> to make things, learn some stuff, bring old electronics or an idea for 
> something you want or build, or just bring your own enthusiasm! The 
> doors are open and we are here to teach you or help you make things and 
> teach others.
> 
> To initiate this process Adam and Julian have prepared some gadgets you 
> might like to learn how to make from recycled materials. Ever wanted to 
> build your own TV transmitter? What about an FM transmitter? Want to 
> make your own solar panel? Make your own long distance internet wireless 
> network from tin cans! If this sounds good to you then please feel 
> welcome at The Physics Room anytime during the hours of 10am–5pm. 
> Components will be provided and a free walk-in workshop will operate 
> within the gallery to allow people to come and learn how to construct 
> and add these devices to A Geekosystem.
> 
> Those keen to contribute other ideas, gadgets, and informal workshops to 
> A Geekosystem are invited to bring a project of their own to build at 
> the workshop, or bring an existing device to integrate into A 
> Geekosystem in some way.
> 
> Friday 22 February is the launch of A Geekosystem. Invite your friends 
> to the opening and show them what you have made! 
> 
> For more information contact The Physics Room on 03 379 5583 or 
> physicsroom at physicsroom.org.nz <mailto:physicsroom at physicsroom.org.nz>
> 
> This project for The Physics Room will coincide with /Tending Networks/: 
> The 5th Aotearoa Digital Arts Symposium which will be held in 
> Christchurch from 22-24 February 2008.
> 
> For more information see: http://symposium08.aotearoadigitalarts.org.nz