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 he BetaSpace group has
produced an online community
for personal
and group artistic expression. One of the original aims of the project was to
emphasize
a
more
innovative
navigational
structure and community involvement, with the goal of creating a distinct, open
environment for free artistic expression. In addition to featured and semiannual
exhibits, the online space expands along with its audience base, with
viewers having the ability to contribute to the size and scope of the online
community.
Primary Objectives: • Incorporate
as many forms of new media art as possible
• Foster effective artistic collaboration among local, national, and (potentially)
international new media artists
• Develop innovative, experimental content, structure, and design
The Project consists of a number of different online ‘galleries’ and
community spaces:
1.
Beta Genome– A
chance to look into the minds of BetaSpace's creators. Beta Genome
features individual installations from the four
creators of BetaSpace.org.
Topics
range from interactive experiments, to Japanese culture, to dynamic artistic
creation. 2. Progressions - The Progressions Gallery provides a transient venue for
various artists to showcase their work and with the opportunity to gain exposure
among the community of artists
at BetaSpace. Selections of artists are rotated on a changing basis. 4.
Functions – The Functions Gallery focuses on works that share
a theme or common thread. Possible topics for this gallery are open-ended,
and we welcome submissions to be nominated
for showcase in this gallery. 5.
Underscored – Individual artists displaying work of great importance
to the Web community are featured on a rotating basis in the Underscored
Gallery. Nominations are always
welcome. 6. Collaborative
Studio – Collaborative
Studio focuses on building New Media artwork through the collective
contributions of online members.
Categories
currently being offered include 'Collaborative
Artwork Creation', 'Collaborative Storytelling', 'Collaborative Audio',
and 'Design Challenge'. 7.
Community Access – Community Access provides BetaSpace participants
with an open forum for idea and information exchange
on a wide variety of topics, including community-related, creative, or
technical issues for all to view and participate in.
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