Our exhibit series has been running since 2003. The purpose is to showcase cutting edge digital media creativity and technology and to inspire new ideas for research, art and business. Exhibits covering computer gaming, wireless, digital animation and entertainment, location and broadcast technologies, and a vast array of digital art have been shown.

In 2007, The Digital Hub called for submissions for ‘Best in Show’, an exhibition to showcase work from the best digital media graduates in Ireland, the first exhibition of it’s kind. The response was phenomenal and 10 artists were chosen to showcase their work. In 2008, The Digital Hub is delighted to continue on the success of the pilot project and we are now inviting submissions for ‘Best in Show 2008’.

In December Donal Dineen with the Digital Hub presented A Small Hours Picture Show, a two hour show where Donal introduced his new visual work accompanied by some invited musicians; Ronan O’ Snodaigh, 3Epkano, Somadrone, Maeve Higgins and Jesse Evans.

In 2008 we look forward to expanding our Projected Weekends series to different sites on The Digital Hub campus, we will also be hosting number 11 in our exhibit series, hosting ‘Best in Show in November 2008, and further developing our already established visitor centre, CTRL<space>.

We are always open to new collaborations and ideas, so if you have an interest in exhibiting your creative work, research concept, prototype of a product or service contact us: exhibit@thedigitalhub.com

New initiatives

CTRL<space>

CTRL <space> is a digital media visitor centre where people are invited to experience and engage with the latest trends in digital media. People may not be aware that they already live a “digital lifestyle” through their everyday use of mobile phones, digital cameras and even computer games.

CTRL <space> allows the visitor to explore the close relationship between technology and creativity. Allowing the visitor to play the latest games, sing karaoke, edit videos or record your own newscast!

With showcases from Vodafone, Wildlight, The World Cyber Games and companies, located in The Digital Hub, such as Zamano and Eirplay Games.  CTRL<space> has something to interest everyone.

If you are interested in showcasing technology in CTRL<space> contact Elaine on 00 353 1 4806200 exhibit@thedigitalhub.com (subject heading CTRL<space>)

To view a video of CTRL<space> visit our myspace page: www.myspace.com/thedigitalhub

Call for Submissions

Projected Weekends

From November 2006 to March 2007, The Digital Hub ran the first series of outdoor projections from their premises in the Dublin 8. This successful pilot project attracted participation from many national and international artists. Submissions are now being accepted for this year’s series that will run from Sept 2007 through to March 2008.

-This is an open ended call. There is no deadline for submissions.
-All work of any subject and discipline will be considered.
-As the areas that are being used to display the projects are residential areas, sound will not be played on the street.
- The projection will begin on each Friday at 17:00 and run until Monday at 08:30.
-The projections will run for the entire weekend and each weekend a new piece will be shown.

For further details please contact Elaine
t. 01-4806200
e. exhibit@thedigitalhub.com
www.myspace.com/projectedweekends

TalkDigital

TalkDigital is a series of informal discussions for the digital media and creative sectors. These seminars are held in various venues at The Digital Hub in conjunction with The Digital Hub's Exhibit series.

The series brings together experts from the digital media industry, research, and the public sector to discus the latest issues and topics in the digital sector. Dates and discussion topics will be posted on our website, and talks will be webcast.

Past TalkDigitals have been varied. Some of the topics discussed have included "Censorship in the Games industry", "Looking at interaction in art works beyond the mouse and screen", "Music-image manipulation and interaction" and "Creative potential of personal telecommunications".

If you have suggestions for topics for TalkDigital we would welcome your thoughts. Please e-mail your suggestion to exhibit@thedigitalhub.com with the subject heading "Talk Digital Suggestion".