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Harvestworks is a

not-for-profit arts organization located in New York City. It was founded in 1977 by artists supporting the creation and presentation of art works achieved through the use of new technologies. The Harvestworks TEAM Lab (Technology, Engineering, Art and Music) supports the creation of art works achieved through the use of new and evolving technologies.[1]

History

Founded in 1977 by Gregory Kramer and Gerald Lindahl, Harvestworks has helped many generations of artists to create new work by providing an environment for experimentation with project consultants, technicians, instructors and innovative practitioners in all branches of the electronic arts. Harvestworks has presented many experimental music concerts and is the sponsor of the Tellus Audio Cassette Magazine project. The Interactive Technology Project offers a laboratory-like setting for the development of interactive computer environments, installations and instruments that foster new modes of perception and performance.

In 2014, Harvestworks in collaboration with

stereo audio, this collaboration was the first mix to utilize 5.1 surround sound.[2][3]

Studio PASS

At the inception of Harvestworks, the Public Access Synthesizer Studio (PASS) provided access to electronic synthesizer instruments, and continues as part of Harvestworks' TEAM Lab. In 1986, the studio included “a

Bob Moog and Suzanne Ciani.[5]

Major projects and events

Harvestworks has sponsored a number of events and projects over the years. In 1983, the Tellus Audio Cassette Magazine was created. The 5th and 6th issues of the magazine in 1984 were compiled into a double issue curated by Claudia Gould, Joseph Nechvatal and Carol Parkinson. The magazine featured Louise Lawler, Richard Prince, Perry Hoberman, David Wojnarowicz, Barbara Barg, Barbara Ess and Rhys Chatham amongst others. In 1987, Harvestworks had its first major show, the Soundwave Exhibition,[6] curated by Gerald Lindahl and Bill and Mary Buchen and exhibited in the former City Gallery at 2 Columbus Circle. In 1992, the first usergroup for the programming language MAX was established at Harvestworks, and an exhibition called “The Interactive Show: New Audio/Video Installation Works” was presented at the Threadwaxing Space.[7]

New York Electronic Arts Festival

NYEAF (New York Electronic Arts Festival) is a biennial

Governor’s Island. It started in 2007 and has operated in multiple locations across New York City, often at the same time.[8]

Notes

  1. ^ [1] Harvest Works
  2. ^ 60x60 Surround Sound Mix
  3. ^ [May 16] VoxNovus 60×60 Surround Sound Works
  4. ^ Keyboard Magazine May 1986
  5. ^ Keyboard Magazine May 1986
  6. ^ "Soundwave NYC : Audio art series / Curated by Gerald Lindahl/Harvestworks, and Bill & Mary Buchen/Sonic Architecture | Collections Search Center, Smithsonian Institution".
  7. ^ "A Finding Aid to the Thread Waxing Space records, 1980s-2001, bulk 1991-2001".
  8. ^ "Harvestworks Turning over New NYEAF: A Month-Long Celebration of Electronic Art". 8 September 2009.

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