Program Overview

Program Details

The Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) offers various programs, including residencies, commissions, and curated events.

Residencies

• The residency program provides artists with the opportunity to record and rehearse material for commissioned projects and performances.
• Artists participating in the residency program include Raven Chacon, Miriam Elhajli, Mali Obomsawin, Steve Hammond, and The Living Earth Show.
• The residency program takes place in Studio 1Goodman, Troy Gasholder House.

Commissions

• The commission program supports the creation of new works, including music and sound performances.
• The program has commissioned a project and performance created especially for the TOPOS Music Festival 2025.
• Artists commissioned for this project include Raven Chacon and The Living Earth Show.

Curated Events

• The curated events program features a range of performances, including music, sound, and theater events.
• The program includes events such as the TOPOS Music Festival, which takes place from August 2830, 2025.
• The festival features performances by various artists, including The Living Earth Show, Raven Chacon, Miriam Elhajli, Steve Hammond, Andy Meyerson, and Mali Obomsawin.

Research

• The research program supports innovative and experimental projects in the fields of media and performing arts.
• The program includes research events and collaborations with artists and researchers.

About the Program

• The Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) is a center for innovative and experimental projects in the fields of media and performing arts.
• The center offers a range of programs, including residencies, commissions, and curated events, to support artists and researchers in the development of new works.