I have some initial #hot-takes and thoughts on the #HodgeReview on #ArtsCouncilEngland.

Yes: keep arms-length, replace #LetsCreate, change funding model, replace #Grantium and #Illuminate, and absolutely reform reporting - existing model is *not* working. Read more on my blog.

http://mattkirby.com/2025/12/17/some-thoughts-on-the-hodge-review/

I'm joking about how all the #botanical pounding for #NaturalDye workshop is also #GroupTherapy 😀

#LifecyclesProject #WellandCommunityOrchard #FlowerPounding #Art #Crafts #CreativeWorkshop #CommunityWorkshop #HandsOnLearning #CreateArt #ViewRoyal #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #NatureArt #Creativity #LetsCreate

Next Friday 1st August we're excited to present an evening of live algorithmic and generative performances by the artists participating in the 2025 (Algo|Afro) Futures mentoring programme! Featuring performances from:

Bundy - @hpunq
Ray
Cyberseed
Sheba Q
okcandice
David Quartey

Join us at BRIG Cafe in Birmingham, UK, on 1st August from 18:00 - 21:00 BST and also streaming on the Eulerroom youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-VKGqj2GmY .

Learn more about the 2025 cohort here:
https://algo-afro-futures.lurk.org/2025-programme/

(Algo|Afro) Futures is a mentoring programme for early career Black artists who want to explore creative coding and live coding.

Throughout June - July the cohort have received mentorship from Antonio Roberts @hellocatfood and Tyger Blue @tygerblue and have been developing skills to create live music and visuals using live coding techniques, as seen in the electronic dance music events called Algoraves.

(Algo|Afro) Futures is presented by Vivid Projectsand supported by Arts Council England.

#livecoding #algorave #LetsCreate #blackmastodon #blackfedi

All sounds made with the Korg Poly 61...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rANDkLdsUhY

Bought this one locally for a song. (a soft whistle, actually) Preparing to fully restore it this weekend.

#Korg #Poly61#LinuxMusic #LiveJam #Studio #LetsCreate

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