VERSION>08 DARK MATTER

ABOUT VERSION

Produced by the Public Media Institute, a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation, Version is an annual springtime convergence that brings together hundreds of artists, musicians, and educators from around the world to present some of the most challenging ideas and progressive art initiatives of our day. The eleven day festival showcases emerging trends in art, technology and music.

Version festival presents a diverse program of activities featuring an exposition/art fair called the NFO XPO, multiple art exhibitions, events, video screenings, interactive technologies, performances, street art, presentations, talks, workshops, art rendezvous and action.Much of Version>08 Dark Matter was programmed via an open online submissions platform. Other projects and programs were selected and curated by the Version>08 Organizers. DOWNLOAD a PDF PROGRAM HERE

VERSION STAFF

Co-Organisers:
Jerry Boyle, Nick Bahr, Mariapaz Camargo, Mairead Case, Aron Gent, Sarah Kenny, Anne Lass, Nicole Lucaroni, Matt Malooly, Ed Marszewski, Rachael Marszewski, Myles, Eric Ringbloom, Brian Ulrich, Ken Zawacki.

Sponsors and Support

Material Support:
TV Be Gone
Raw Revolution
Tofurky

Financial Support

Version is supported in part by The Illinois Arts Council, an agency of the state.

Generous support provided by Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

PRESS

Press inquiries should be made to ed(at)lumpen(dot)com
Our address is:
Version>08
Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219 S. Morgan St
Chicago Il 60608
773.837.0145

THANKS

Version would like to thank the following organizations, collectives, institutions and individuals for their help and support, without which Version>08 would not be possible:

Maria (the Peggy Guggenheim of Bridgeport) Marszewski, Minou, Mike Evans, Dean and Amy Olson, Michael Marszewski, John Babbington, Hunter Husar, Nick and Cathy, Mike Slattery, Cor Hersbach, The rest of the Villagers, Bad At Sports, Mess Hall, Gregory Calvert, Secret Order of the Lamprey, Devin Cardosi , Alma, Aron Packer, Brant Villieux, Greg Stimac, Joel Bruner, Randall Kober, Daniel Tucker, The Earthman, Daniel Pope, Patrick Willi, nata2.org, OnShore, Rodan, WOR, Private I, Dan Demchuck, Country Club gallery, MP Shows, Joe Bryl, Scott Beiben, and all the volunteers and folks that helped us fundraise, build stuff, promote, install works, donated art and materials, and make tasty food.

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