The production and presentation of media art takes place in a hybrid economy involving diverse technical and social platforms as well as a variety of institutional contexts – art museums, film festivals, science & technology centres, universities and media art organisations. It can be said that media art's potential for both digital innovations and critical interventions arises from a practice which cuts across established categories of culture and technology. However this activity can also result in a precarious position for the artist, who may feel trapped between the worlds. In this conference we hope to share expertise on how to develop projects, reach audiences and sustain practices across the many media art worlds.

The event is free of charge but requires registration. Please register by March 18 at https://goo.gl/forms/ufk4dxtYexXhhNEd2

PROGRAMME
14:00 Welcome and introductions / Minna Tarkka (m-cult), Taru Elfving (FRAME), Carlo Imarisio (Creative Europe), Peter Zorn (Werkleitz / EMAP)
14:30 Keynote talk / Sarah Cook (LifeSpace Science Art Research Gallery, New Media Scotland)
15:20 Round table #1 Art, Film and the Net / Moderator: Peter Zorn (Werkleitz)
16:00 Round table #2 Art, Science and Technology / Moderator: Veronica Liebl (Ars Electronica)
16:40 Wrap up discussion / Moderator: Arjon Dunnewind (Impakt)
17:00 Networking, Drinks and snacks
18:00 End of conference

The conference is organised by the European Media Art Platform, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. Hosted by m-cult, the conference is supported by Frame Contemporary Art Finland and the Finnish Institute in London.