![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NW-thin-Banners-6.png)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/XR.jpg)
New Works XR 2023/24
NWXR 2023-24 was a Community Building year. This season saw New Works focus resources on supporting the wider ecology of artists and audiences engaged at the intersection of dance and XR technologies. We recognize that artists need more than space and funds to investigate their craft; NWXR looks to support education of audiences, cross-pollination of practices, and the fostering of critical conversation.
This season offered an opportunity to connect through workshops, peer-to-peer work sessions, open studio time, panel discussions and more...
Past events
Chimerik’s Virtual Live Art Database Launch Party
Produced in partnership with New Works
Saturday, May 4 - 3pm-6pm | Q7 Studios, 77 E 7th Ave
FREE
Curious about how you can use technology in your own projects but don’t know where to start? This is the perfect place! We are excited to share our research through a compiled living database resource that highlights different softwares, online tools and creative pipelines. Chimerik’s Virtual Live Art Database cultivates a space to learn, grow and network.
You are invited to an afternoon of community dialogue and a guided walk-through of Chimerik’s newly developed Virtual Live Art database. Gather over light snacks and refreshments, and ponder new possibilities for new media technology within a live performance framework
The idea for the Virtual Live Art Database was born at the height of the pandemic, when the live arts sector was challenged with having to shift from a physical stage to a virtual stage, from presenting in person to entirely online. We are thrilled to share what we have learnt thus far with the community and hope we can reflect together on how we can continue to integrate these learnings into the future.
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/graphic-for-chimerik-FB-851x315-1.png)
Community Partners:
New Works, Third Space Arts Collective, Active / Passive Performance Society, SummerWorks, Shooting Gallery Performance Series/Future Leisure, interplay_, the PXR Conference, Visceral Visions/CulturalBrew.Art Cinevolution, 5 X Festival/incrowd
We would like to acknowledge the support of this project from Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council.
NWXR Short Circuit Series
March 15-17
Short Circuit Series is a weekend long series of community offerings; from workshops, to discussions and a soiree, New Works invites you to participate in these free events.
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWXR-Short-Circuit-Banner-Web-3.png)
Short Circuit Series
Workshops
HYPER-LINK
Friday, March 15 - 7pm-9pm | Q7 Studios - Studio A
Opening Short Circuit Series with a soiree and community mixer!
7 - 7:30pm - Join us for an artist HYPER-LINK! A speed dating style event where you can meet fellow XR artists, start conversations, and get to know one another.
7:30 - 9pm - Short Circuit Series Soiree - a mixer for us to kick of the start of the series. Featuring music, refreshments* and an XR installation by Simran Sachar!
Interfacing with Experts Panel
Freya Björg Olafson, Caroline MacCaull, prOphecy sun, and Nancy Lee
Sunday, March 17 - 11am-12pm | Q7 Studios - Studio B
Join us for a panel conversation moderated by Erika Mitsuhashi, with artists who are trailblazing the ways we think about movement and XR technology. Light refreshments will be provided.
Workshop | Choreography with AR dance technology - Sarah U
Saturday, April 13 - 3pm-4:30pm | Q7 Studios - Studio A
FREE
This workshop was originally planned for March 16 as part of the XR Short Circuit Series. It has now been rescheduled to April 13.
During this workshop, participants will gain insights into the fusion of choreography and AR as Sarah guides them through her two distinct 3D models.
Motion Capture Workshop with danielle Mackenzie Long
Sunday, March 17 - 2pm-4:15pm | Q7 Studios - Studio B
We will discover and practice one strategy of how to create the opportunity for our physical movement to live beyond ourselves.
Meet the XR Artists
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWXR-Simran-Sachar-Photo-by-Maya-Francis-scaled-e1708034759171.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20-1D5A6638-scaled.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/danielle-scaled-e1708535553796.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWXR-Freya-Bjorg-Olafson-Headshot-Photo-by-York-University-scaled-e1707591450874.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWXR-Caroline-MacCaull-Headshot-Photo-by-You-Wei-Chen-scaled-e1707591338598.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWXR-prOphecy-sun-Photo-by-Reese-Muntean-1-e1707591370321.jpg)
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Nancy_PH_Zuleyma_Prado.jpg)
Meet the XR Team
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Alex2-WEB-e1706749803440.jpg)
Alexandra Caprara - XR Program Coordinator
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC0145-scaled-e1706749744577.jpg)
Gemma Crowe - XR Program Director
![](http://cdn-5ed6dae5c1ac19016c37a51d.closte.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sierra_Megas_Mar2023.jpg)
Sierra Megas - XR Program Manager
Be a part of our XR Newsletter to receive updates on performances, workshops, events and call for applications.
Past Seasons
Top Photo: Carla Alcántara.