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The SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Committee (DAC) presents SPARKS: Short Presentations of Artworks & Research for the Kindred Spirit. The SPARKS presentations and discussions are held monthly and consist of 3-5 minute lightning talks followed by an inclusive discussion based on the topic of the month.  The discussions are moderated by DAC committee members along with invited guest facilitators.   

**Submit a Proposal for a Presentation**

Submissions for future sessions are OPEN. Submissions for the monthly SPARKS presentations will be reviewed by the DAC committee along with the guest moderator. 

Lightning Talks and Discussion

Presentations should consist of approximately 10 slides and should be no longer than 5 minutes long or the designated time allotted by the moderators. The monthly signup will be posted after presenters are selected. Everyone is invited to attend the presentations and engage in the discussion!

Spring 2022 Topics

The Earth, Our Home Exhibition Opening and Artist Talks
January 28, 2022    GMT 21:00

Artists’ Games: Critical and Creative Approaches in New Media Art 
March 25, 2022 GMT 20:00

Decolonial Media Art Beyond 530 years
April 29, 2022 GMT 20:00

Experimental Animation
May 27, 2022 GMT 20:00

Rediscovering and Reimagining Culture: Digital Art Practice in Asia 
June 23, 2022 9PM EDT/6PM PDT; June 241AM GMT/9AM Beijing CST

Spring 2021 Topics