Date
17th - 18th Apr 2025
Fee
$30 / $125 / student+member discounts available
Capacity
115
DATFEST is a day-long celebration of media art and creative technology in NYC, hosted by DATLAB NYC, with workshops, presentations, community showcases, and culminates in an party with av performances + immserive showcase.
We're excited to announce that Greg Hermanovic and Isabelle from Derivative will be joining as special guests!
We're excited to announce that Greg Hermanovic and Isabelle from Derivative will be joining as special guests!
Thursday, April 17
Free welcome party and preview night at Chemistry Creative Room 305
Register Here: APRIL 17TH
Free welcome party and preview night at Chemistry Creative Room 305
Register Here: APRIL 17TH
Friday, April 18
Full day of workshops, presentations, community showcases, and evening A/V performances in both of Chemistry Creative's immersive venues (Room 305 + Room 301).
Full day of workshops, presentations, community showcases, and evening A/V performances in both of Chemistry Creative's immersive venues (Room 305 + Room 301).
April 18th // TouchDesigner Workshops
Room 305 (Intermediate -/Advanced) - 11AM to 5PM
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Advanced TouchDesigner Tool Building with Dan Molnar (@function.str) & Lyell Hintz (@dotsimulate)
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Grid-Based Design with Simon Alexander-Adams (@polyhop)
Room 301 (Intro / Beginner) - 11AM to 5PM -
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Intro to Interactive Installations with MediaPipe with Torin Blankensmith (@blankensmithing) and Dom Scott (@domscott.art)
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Interactive Visuals in TouchDesigner with Pao Olea (@pao.olea)
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5-9PM in Room 301 will become an interactive gallery showcasing artworks created by beginner workshop attendees.
April 18th // Evening Program
- More event details will be updated here very soon including final line for main talks + performances. For questions, please contact datlabnyc@gmail.com.
- The main event on Friday evening will feature:
- Derivative Talk: "POPs New Operator Family in TD" by Greg Hermanovic
- Additional featured presenters to be announced soon!
- AV Performances lineup to be announced soon!
Call for Submissions [SUBMISSIONS ENDED]
- Want to present at DATFEST? We're seeking submissions for featured presentations, workshops/masterclasses, and A/V performances.
Selected presenters will be compensated.
Apply Here: APPLY TO PRESENT
Ticket Options
Company Pass: $250 (helps fund the event, organizers, and artists): 10 available
- Full Day Pass @ Room 305 (Advanced/Intermediate) + Evening Event: $125: 35 available
- Full Day Pass @ Room 301 (Beginner) + Evening Event: $125: 25 available
- Evening Pass Only: $30: 50 available
Purchase Tickets: DATFEST 2025 Tickets
A full-day pass guarantees you a seat, desk, and power outlet in your selected room. You're welcome to move between spaces, but seating is only guaranteed in your selected room. Desk seating is limited and will be prioritized for ticket holders.
Students: Use code STUDENT20 for a discount (valid student ID required at the door).
We look forward to seeing the TouchDesigner community at this event!
- Full Day Pass @ Room 305 (Advanced/Intermediate) + Evening Event: $125: 35 available
- Full Day Pass @ Room 301 (Beginner) + Evening Event: $125: 25 available
- Evening Pass Only: $30: 50 available
Purchase Tickets: DATFEST 2025 Tickets
A full-day pass guarantees you a seat, desk, and power outlet in your selected room. You're welcome to move between spaces, but seating is only guaranteed in your selected room. Desk seating is limited and will be prioritized for ticket holders.
Students: Use code STUDENT20 for a discount (valid student ID required at the door).
We look forward to seeing the TouchDesigner community at this event!