The Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University is pleased to announce the 19th Audiovisual Arts Festival, which will take place in Corfu from Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 17. The Festival is one of the most important institutions in the field of contemporary audiovisual arts, bringing together creators, researchers, and students from Greece and abroad.
For the past twenty years, Audiovisual Arts Festival has been organized by the Department of Audio and Visual Arts in collaboration with the ERHMEE Laboratory – Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University, highlighting contemporary trends in sound and visual creation. This year’s program includes a rich variety of artistic events in the fields of Visual, Sonic, Performing, and Interactive Arts, creating a multidimensional experience for the audience.
This year’s festival program hosts a series of exhibitions and events featuring guest artists that highlight the dynamic relationship between contemporary art, the digital realm, and the sonic field.
The program is complemented by the following exhibitions:
- • AVARTS: a presentation of undergraduate student projects from the Department of Audio and Visual Arts.
- • Graduation Exhibition: featuring works that mark the transition from academic study to artistic practice.
- • Postgraduate Exhibition "Arts in the Digital Age": showcasing research-driven and creative approaches to art and technology.
Additionally, the festival is enriched through collaborations with local artistic and cultural groups, including: The ICONA Festival, The Peloponnisos International Documentary Festival with award-winning film screenings, The AVARTS Theater Group, The AVARTS Game HUB creative community, The "LogOtechni" Literary Club and other independent initiatives that reflect the multifaceted potential of the local scene.
These activities form a polyphonic canvas of artistic expression and technological innovation, bringing to the fore creativity, experimentation, and academic production.
As part of the Festival, the international conference DCAC (Digital Cultures and Audiovisual Challenges) will be held, hosting academic presentations and lectures by distinguished scholars and professionals. At the same time, the AV School educational activities offer specialized workshops and seminars for students and professionals, strengthening the connection between theory and practice.
The Festival’s reach continues to expand, providing an ideal meeting point for the artistic and academic community through intermedia events, educational activities, and academic conferences. With a dynamic program that highlights contemporary audiovisual creation, Audiovisual Arts Festival remains a key institution for research, education, and innovation in the field of the arts.
Information:
Ionian University – Department of Audio & Visual Arts
19th Audiovisual Arts Festival Website: www.avarts.ionio.gr/festival
Contact email: avfest@ionio.gr
International Conference on Digital Culture & AudioVisual Challenges
https://avarts.ionio.gr/dcac/
Workshops & Seminars/AV-School
https://avarts.ionio.gr/school/
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