Art & Algorithms fest a digital feast for the eyes

Florida Today - The mayor of Titusville and the president of its Chamber of Commerce see the future, and it is digital. And artistic.

Art & Algorithms, a festival of the digital arts organized by Greater Titusville Renaissance, the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce and Brevard Cultural Alliance, among others, will take place Oct. 4 through 13. It will include most things artistic and digital...read more.

Rural Arts Education and the Digital Divide

Rose Haywood @ Business 2 Community - Broadband Internet access might not seem like an issue for the 70% of Americans who have it. But for those who don’t, the digital divide is real – and it’s a real problem. 

It’s a problem that disproportionately affects people living in rural areas. According to a 2013 White House report, only 58% of rural residents in the U.S. have broadband Internet access at home. That’s compared to 72% of urban residents. In total, over 100 million U.S. homes lack broadband access.  Read more.

Digital arts in Wales: now is the time for investing and experimenting

Guardian UK - Most of us are happy with the concept that change for change's sake isn't necessarily a good idea. Our reasons for instigating change have to come from some sort of prompt; whether as a result of research or feedback, there has to be a trigger for action, or some form of inspiration that drives the need for change.  Read more.

Art League to host digital art workshop

The Island Now (New York) - The Art League of Long Island will be hosting a digital art experience on Sept. 20, featuring an interactive digital art workshop and a demonstration of digital sculpting. Visitors will also be able to view a graphic art exhibit of up and coming young digital artists in the Art League’s Strolling Gallery.  Read more.