Workshops
The Decomposing Piano Jam
September 14 at 1 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
FREE
September 14 at 1 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
FREE
An interesting way to learn about improvisation is to play an instrument that is always changing. The Decomposing Piano has been transforming outdoors since December 2022. It continues to challenge expectations and transform possibilities, revealing new sound colours and tunings as time passes on. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to join NAISA Executive Director Nadene Thériault-Copeland in the discovery process.
Underwater Sound Recording Workshop
World Listening Day Outdoor Workshop
By Eric Powell
July 19, 2025, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Warbler's Roost, 3785D Eagle Lake Road, South River, Ontario.
Tickets $45, Free with Weekend Accommodation Pass ($225) or Event Pass ($65)
World Listening Day Outdoor Workshop
By Eric Powell
July 19, 2025, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Warbler's Roost, 3785D Eagle Lake Road, South River, Ontario.
Tickets $45, Free with Weekend Accommodation Pass ($225) or Event Pass ($65)
What does the world sound like underwater? Cast a hydrophone into the lake and find out. Eric Powell will lead participants on an exploration of the underwater sounds of Deer Lake. Meet at Warbler's Roost. Equipment provided. Event happens rain or shine.
Sound Fishing Invitation
Call NAISA or Email to make a 2 hour (maximum) appointment. All types of weather. Dress Appropriately.
FREE
Go on a listening expedition to record underwater sounds in South River and vicinity. Equipped with a recorder, hydrophones and other sensitive microphones you will explore the sounds of water in intimate listening proximity. The sounds you record will be included in the Voice of the Water installation opening July 18.
Call NAISA or Email to make a 2 hour (maximum) appointment. All types of weather. Dress Appropriately.
FREE
Go on a listening expedition to record underwater sounds in South River and vicinity. Equipped with a recorder, hydrophones and other sensitive microphones you will explore the sounds of water in intimate listening proximity. The sounds you record will be included in the Voice of the Water installation opening July 18.
Talks
Artist Talk on Haptic Voices and the VibraFusionLab
By David Bobier and Jim Ruxton
June 12, 2025, 7:00 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
Admission by Donation
David Bobier and Jim Ruxton explain their vibro-tactile art installation Haptic Voices. They also discuss their experiences supporting vibro-tactile artworks at the VibraFusionLab in Hamilton, Ontario which happens as part of their ongoing collaborations with Deaf and Disabled artists.
Watch a video of the talk:
By David Bobier and Jim Ruxton
June 12, 2025, 7:00 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
Admission by Donation
David Bobier and Jim Ruxton explain their vibro-tactile art installation Haptic Voices. They also discuss their experiences supporting vibro-tactile artworks at the VibraFusionLab in Hamilton, Ontario which happens as part of their ongoing collaborations with Deaf and Disabled artists.
Watch a video of the talk:
Artist Talk on Voice of the Water
World Listening Day Talk
By Eric Powell
July 20, 2025, 1:00 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
Admission by Donation
World Listening Day Talk
By Eric Powell
July 20, 2025, 1:00 pm
NAISA North Media Arts Centre, 313 Highway 124, South River, Ontario
Admission by Donation
Eric Powell will introduce the Voice of the Water installation at NAISA and talk about the evolution of his project which uses a rotary telephone to connect listeners to underwater recordings.