Breakthrough Technologies in Visual Arts – Educational Program
A series of workshops in the field of visual arts will be organized. The Foundation will provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills related to multimedia interactions and breakthrough technologies. The workshop series consists of five thematically different sessions led by experts in the respective fields. The workshops will culminate in the organization of a vernissage and an open exhibition showcasing the works created during the sessions. The goal of the project is to enhance artists’ skills in utilizing breakthrough technologies in visual arts. A total of 75 participants will take part in the workshops.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 118,300.00 PLN
EU Grant Value: 94,640.00 PLN
Artistic Residencies Utilizing a Multichannel 3D Sound System Addressing Environmental Sound Protection
As part of the project, artistic residencies will be organized at the New Media Lab in Katowice. The workshops will take place in an innovative environment equipped with 3D sound, virtual acoustics, the Tonarium instrument, and a professional recording studio. The purpose of these residencies is to enhance the skills of four artists in utilizing digital environments and to raise awareness about sound ecology in creative work. The residencies will culminate in concerts where the newly created musical projects will be showcased.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 123,658.60 PLN
EU Grant Value: 91,936.00 PLN
TØN – Alternative Energy Sources for Sound Amplification (Compendium). Integration of the Cultural, Technology, Education, and Alternative Energy Sectors.
The creation of the most up-to-date compendium of general knowledge, specialized technological research, and DIY projects on the construction of autonomous sound emission systems powered by solar energy. This collection of content aims to spark a long-overdue discussion about current, often outdated, methods of event execution. TØN offers a set of new scenarios for implementing sound systems – ranging from budget-friendly DIY solutions and alternative power sources for event technologies to conceptual multichannel systems for art installations and outdoor concerts. The development and distribution of this compendium will mark a turning point where technological needs and possibilities converge, encouraging the audio industry to reflect.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 134,699.70 PLN
EU Grant Value: 95,210.00 PLN
Upcycling in Art – Workshops with a New Media Installation Showcase
A week-long workshop will be organized for students of art universities, where they will have the opportunity to create new media installations using upcycled materials and digital tools. Through these workshops, we aim to encourage young creators to experiment with various techniques and materials, promote the idea of sustainable development, and demonstrate that art can not only be a form of artistic expression incorporating digital tools but also a means of expressing concern for the natural environment. The workshops will culminate in an open showcase of the new media work created during the sessions. The goal of the project is to enhance the ecological and digital competencies of artists.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 137,723.80 PLN
EU Grant Value: 96,688.00 PLN
Educational Program with Knowledge Exchange Network Development (Music Production, Sound Design, and Audio Engineering)
The workshop program consists of 8 modules:
- “Audio Mastering” with Grzegorz Piwkowski
- “Interactive Multimedia with Max/MSP” with Piotr Ceglarek
- “Dolby Atmos Mixing” with Rafał Smoleń
- “Exploration of Modular Synthesis with VCV Rack” with Arkadiusz Krupiński (Random Orb)
- “Ambisonic System Mixing” TBA
- “Analog Domain Mixing” TBA
- “Sound World Creation: Practical Sound Design” with Marcin Przybyłowicz
- “Music and Electroacoustics” TBA
Each workshop will have 10 participants. The first day will be held online (module introduction), followed by two days in the recording studio, which is part of the New Media Lab (operated by the Foundation, the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, and Solida Paweł Pindur). A Discord group will be created to facilitate knowledge and experience exchange between participants and lecturers. The lecturers represent various sectors, including academia, the creative industry, and the private sector, ensuring a diverse approach to music creation.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 135,122.80 PLN
EU Grant Value: 92,864.00 PLN
Solar Festival – Summer Edition. A Series of Ambient Concerts in the Murckowski Forest with Video Documentation and Audio Description.
As part of the project, five ambient concerts will be organized at the amphitheater near Janina Pond (Murckowski Forest). This year, only female artists will perform, drawing attention to the presence of women in the experimental music scene. The concerts will be performed in a quadraphonic sound system. The entire event will be recorded and made available online with audio description for individuals who are visually impaired. Each day will begin with a lecture on the social function of forests. The project concept was developed in response to the restrictions introduced during the pandemic. Its aim is to raise awareness of the natural environment, increase access to culture, and improve the ecological and digital competencies of both artists and concert audiences.
The initiative is supported by funding from the program for supporting cultural and creative industry entities in stimulating their development as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Total Project Value: 144,287.50 PLN
EU Grant Value: 99,200.00 PLN
Participation of the Soundscape Foundation in International Trade Fairs – Promotion of the New Media Lab.
“Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage as part of the Creative Industries Development Center’s own program: Development of Creative Sectors.”
The Foundation is implementing a project entitled “Festival for the Promotion of History and Culture through New Art Forms: “Museum•Wy•Dźwięki” – co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund – a state special-purpose fund, under the “Music” program, implemented by the National Institute of Music and Dance.
On August 19, 2023, at the Silesian Museum in Katowice, a festival promoting history and culture through new art forms, “Muzeum•Wy•Dźwięki”, will be organized. The festival’s main event will be the concert featuring improvised music inspired by the sounds of industrial Silesia. The entire concert will be performed on an innovative instrument designed to spark the audience’s imagination. In addition, the event will feature ambient music performances and a concert by the Marek Pospieszalski TRIO.
A series of workshops is also planned to complement the concerts. The event will create a unique music and history experience, offering not only entertainment but also significant educational value.
Total Project Value: 120,000.00 PLN
Contribution from the Culture Promotion Fund: 172,314.76 PLN
The Foundation is implementing a project entitled “Improvement of the Quality of Cultural Services Provided by the Soundscape Foundation – Purchase of Innovative Sound Systems,” which is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund – a state special-purpose fund.
The project aims to enhance the quality of cultural services provided by the Soundscape Foundation and introduce innovative solutions in the field of music. As part of the task, two sound systems will be purchased, enabling the creation of a unique space in Europe for music creation and cultural events.
The task includes two key investments:
1. Components of a virtual acoustics system;
2. Components of a sound system for concert performances.
Grant Amount: 872,000.00 PLN
Total Project Value: 1,245,714.29 PLN
The Foundation is implementing a project entitled “Workshops for Students and Graduates of Art Schools in an Innovative Creative Work Environment,” which is co-financed by the state budget – from the funds of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
As part of the task, a series of workshops will be organized, taking place in a newly established multisensory experience space in Katowice. The workshops will be conducted in an innovative environment equipped with 3D sound, virtual acoustics, and a custom-designed INTERFACE with a modular system. The aim of organizing the workshops is to enhance the skills of students and graduates of art schools in using new technologies when creating artistic projects. Additionally, participation in the project will support the implementation of new didactic methods by PhD students and staff of art universities. At the conclusion of the project, concerts/showcases will be held to present the newly created artistic projects.
Grant Amount: 100,000.00 PLN
Total Task Value: 143,770.00 PLN
The Foundation is implementing a project entitled: “Purchase of a part of the virtual acoustics system for the activities of the Soundscape Foundation.” which is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund – a state special-purpose fund.
The aim of the task is to create a performance and workshop space, unique to the country, equipped with a surround sound system and a virtual acoustics system. Traditionally, sound is reproduced from two loudspeakers (stereo), which makes it possible to hear sounds spread out into panorama (horizontally). The human ear is able to locate sounds all around our head, so those at the sides, above and in front of and behind our head. The sound system will enable such a distribution of sound in 3D space, and will also allow the free simulation of the movement of sound sources.
Project amount: 362,903.23 PLN
Contribution from the Cultural Promotion Fund: 225,000 PLN
Task operator SOLIDA PAWEŁ PINDUR – co-creator of the facility.
Implementation of the project within the framework of measure: 3.2 Innovation in MŚP of the Regional Operational Programme of the Silesian Voivodeship 2014-2020 (European Regional Development Fund).
Project name: Implementation of innovative solutions to launch an innovative service of multidimensional electronic music production in real time.
The aim of the project is to introduce an innovative service to the market on a global scale, multi-dimensional real-time electronic music design, by using an innovative process for its production. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to introduce modern electronic and IT technologies in the Company. Therefore it’s necessary to carry out an investment consisting of the purchase of a set of modern equipment which will create a complete and unique space for the creation of electronic music. The investment will contribute to an increase in the competitive position on the domestic and foreign markets.
Project value: 3,415,000.00 PLN
European Funds contribution: 1 536 750.00 PLN
