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Will Wright and Lyn Heward Join Pittsburgh’s 2011 Design, Art and Technology Awards

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Internationally-acclaimed game designer, Will Wright — creator of the world’s best-selling video game series, The Sims — and Lyn Heward, Director of Creation for Cirque du Soleil are coming to Pittsburgh next week as part of the PTC’s 2011 DATA Awards. This is the third year for the region’s signature art and technology event, and will honor the best and brightest in regional creative tech.

Its not too late to get your tickets and be part of this historic event.  Show your support for innovation in Pittsburgh!

IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE FIRE!
The 2011 Design, Art and Technology (DATA) Awards & New Media Exhibition
Hosted by the Executive Producer of Cirque Du Soleil and
Featuring the ETC’s Pausch Prize Honoree, Will Wright

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is proud to present the 2011 DATA Awards, Pittsburgh’s signature Art + Technology event. Join us as we honor our region’s leading edge intersections of tech and creativity.

  • Lyn Heward, international Creative Director and Executive Producer of Cirque du Soleil, will present “The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All.”
  • Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center will present the second annual Pausch Prize to internationally-acclaimed game developer, Will Wright, designer of The Sims game series.
  • The 2011 DATA Award Finalists represent the region’s best and brightest in creativity and technology. Find out what is happening right here in Pittsburgh!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011

5:00-6:00PM: VIP Reception
6:00-7:00PM: Cocktail Reception & Networking
7:00-8:00PM: Awards Ceremony featuring the 2011 DATA Awards,
the Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Awards and the 2011 Pausch Prize
8:00-9:00PM: Presentation by Lyn Heward of Cirque Du Soleil:
“The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All”

Location:
The Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District
Street Parking / Garage at 24th & Penn Ave

Cost:
General Admission: $75
Student: $40
Group of Five Tickets: $350

REGISTER NOW
Seating is limited. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Early registration is recommended.
Registration questions: 412.918.4266.

Call for Entries: The 2011 Design, Art and Technology Awards and the Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Award!!

Posted by Admin in Art + Tech Events, Awards, Calls for Proposals, Carnegie Mellon University, Exhibitions, Uncategorized and tagged with , , , ,

Are you a company or individual working at the intersection of Art + Technology?
If so, the Pittsburgh Technology Council would like to honor your work at the 2011 Design, Art and Technology (DATA) Awards, hosted this year by Lyn Heward, the Creative Director of Cirque du Soleil at the Pittsburgh Opera.

ENTRIES DUE: FEBRUARY 28, 2011. 

The DATA Awards are now accepting entries from artists and technologists in the following SIX categories:
(Applicants may apply to more than one category)

1. The Maker Award:
The company or individual who has created the most creative and innovative marketplace design. Including, but not limited to, product design, industrial design, interface or related applications.

2. The Icon Award:
The company or individual who has used emerging technologies to create visibility through innovative user experiences. Including but not limited to web and mobile applications, video, flash or any other new media marketing strategies.

3. The Joy Stick Award:
The company or individual who has created the most compelling electronic game. Including but not limited to video games, animation, edutainment or gaming crossover technology.

4. The Art + Technology Award:
The company or individual who has created the most innovative work of art incorporating technology or technology-themed content. Finalists in this category will be invited to participate in the New Media Exhibition that accompanies the awards ceremony, and to show their work at an exhibition at the 15 Minutes Gallery in 2011/12. All media will be considered, including visual arts, music, video, sculpture, etc.

5. THE CRIB (Creative Rooms in Business) Award:
Pittsburgh’s most creative workplace. This award celebrates creative work environments, incorporating non-traditional design, unique methods of company community, artwork or space that encourages creativity.

6. GRAND PRIZE: The Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Awards:
The region’s top entertainment technology companies are going to Hollywood! As part of the Pittsburgh Entertainment Technology (PET) Project, several of the region’s most creative tech companies will be awarded an opportunity to pitch their work to leading film industry professionals on the West Coast in July 2011. This trade mission will include the opportunity to showcase regionally-created products that interface with the national film industry – including, but not limited to, gaming, product design, mobile applications, robotics, new media advertising, merchandising, web and video. For more information, visit www.pghentertainmenttech.org.

All DATA Awards finalists will receive:

  • The opportunity to win a 2011 DATA Award, announced during the 2011 Awards Ceremony on April 28, 2011.
  • One ticket to the exclusive VIP event with Cirque du Soliel prior to the event, and one complimentary main event ticket.
  • The opportunity to showcase products and artwork during the 2011 DATA Awards Event and New Media Exhibition on April 28, 2011.
  • Coverage in TEQ Magazine
  • All Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Award winners will receive an expense-paid pitch trip to Los Angeles and will be guests of honor at a Hollywood mixer.

Click here for full details and to download a 2011 DATA AWARD ENTRY FORM.

The 2011 Design, Art and Technology (DATA) Awards and New Media Exhibition Event Details 

“Technology & the Creative Fire”
Featuring Lyn Heward, the Creative Director and Executive Producer of Cirque du Soleil

Thursday, April 28, 2011

5:00-6:00PM: Exclusive VIP RECEPTION
6:00-7:00PM: Cocktail Reception & Networking
7:00-8:30PM: Presentation and Awards Ceremony

Location:
The Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District

Cost:
General Admission: $75
Student: $40
Group of Five Tickets: $350

Presented in Partnership with the THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF CANADA
Media Sponsor: Pittsburgh Magazine
Beverage Sponsor: Clique Vodka
Award Partner: Kessler Studios

The 2011 DATA Award Event is part of the Pittsburgh Entertainment Technology Project,
and is made possible with support from the Benedum Foundation and the Greater Oakland Keystone Innovation Zone.

For more information, visit the Art + Technology website.
For sponsorship information or to get involved, contact Kim Chestney Harvey at kharvey@pghtech.org.