EMPAC's Opening – October 3-19
In celebration of the grand opening of the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center we invite you to enjoy three weekends of world-class artistic performances and workshops, premieres of EMPAC-commissioned artworks, presentations of research at the frontiers of science, and social events ranging from black-tie elegant to come-as-you-are eclectic.
Gala WeekendThe Gala Weekend offers audiences an introduction to the EMPAC program and mission with performances ranging from 15th-century choral music performed in a 21st-century concert hall to late-night DJ-VJ parties. Beauty, delight and audacity populate the weekend’s events, in work that challenges expectations as it engages and privileges the senses. A Presidential Colloquy and the official Ribbon Cutting begin the weekend—and the festivities. |
Symposium WeekendThe Symposium Weekend brings together an internationally diverse group of directors from leading research institutions to share their work in the arts, design and media-based research, spanning augmented reality to the visualization and auralization of scientific data. Arts events, performances, installations and exhibitions continue throughout the long weekend. |
Homecoming & Family WeekendHomecoming & Family Weekend focuses on the greater Rensselaer community. Events and performances ranging in media and style—including many student groups—will reflect the diversity of interest on, and beyond, the Rensselaer campus. |