The Center For Forgetting
Artists and writers are encouraged to develop work addressing the role memory has in constructing symbolic language systems. Research driven and theoretical based artistic practices that deal with new ways of visualizing relationship to technology is ideal.
Works developed in the program will be publicly presented as exhibitions or through community based educational workshops. Visiting Artists are scheduled as well as opportunities for local college speaking engagements.
The Patacademy goal is to offer Workshops and Classes to bring new ideas about the Arts and Technology to a wider audience. Exhibition space is available in multiple locations in and around the city of Allentown.
Artists receive a free private live/work studio. There is a communal kitchen and full bathroom in addition to a shared 4,000 sq ft workspace with secure storage.
A small private room/studio
Warehouse with 2 freight elevators, Loading Dock and 14 ft ceilings.
Woodworking tools, 3 video projectors, HD/Still Camera, Audio Recording Equipment, Electronic Music Studio.
The Center for Forgetting is situated in the pristine post-industrial oasis of Allentown Pennsylvania.