Future💥Sparks Coworking Salon: AUGUST *PAX* Edition 🎮
Whether you're looking to dive deeper into your current project with a quiet work space, spark your next big collaboration, or engage in stimulating new discussions, our Future💥Sparks Salons is the place to find it.
🎮 Since it's PAX, we encourage folks to come in and take advantage of a quieter, low key environment to get work done, get away from the crowds, or explore Seattle arts-tech community differently.
⚡️ Capacity limited based on building space. Sign up now!
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Future💥Sparks are humans who support, develop, and create an equitable arts + technology ecosystem
Sign up here to become a Future Sparks Member and you'll be included in the August Membership perk - a complementary artesian mocktail or canned alcoholic cider.
The Future💥Sparks Coworking Salon Experience:
Step into a vibrant, welcoming space designed for connection and creation – no elitism, just pure future-forward and chill energy. We're all about building a dynamic hub where tech meets arts. Come to socialize and network, or find a focused corner to get that deep work done. The choice is yours!
This Month's Highlights:
It’s summertime and we’re on the roof for our networking afternoon! We will have music, couches, and snacks and a gorgeous sunset view.
Create your own AR story with local future artist Athr(athr__art), a pop-up jam session (4PM-5PM)
Create your own augmented reality filter and turn the beautiful Dromme bottles into a 3D artwork.Miriam and Korochka Tavern are back as our partner bar - and this time they're bringing Soviet-inspired specialty cocktails and delicious food for purchase.
There's lots happening at the Salon, come check it out!
(6PM - 7PM) FALana AI-Powered Networking Hour (on the rooftop)
FALana, your creative economy BFF and hostess 🤖 will guide you through an interactive hour of connecting with attendees over interests, needs, and offerings. Let AI give you prompts and support instigating connections.
Powered by GOOEY.AI, our technology partner🐋🤖Expanded Artwork Showcase
Explore our tekkie artsy installations, featuring a stunning new light art whale piece "The Whale Lives On" by Xui Xui alongside Bailey Ambrose's "FILO Girl" livestreaming automaton based on YouTube's LoFi Girl
Special new artwork feature on rooftop: A new installation* 🪩 LoFi Grooves by DJ SCNR
The wondrous DJ SCNR is back, building the soundtrack for focus and inspo from start to finish🍸Happy Hour Delights 4-8:30pm
Featuring a Drømme Zero-Proof blend, Seattle Cider Co drinks, and South 40 snacks!
Enjoy refreshing mocktails, delicious cider, and complimentary tasty snacks to keep your creative engines runningSparks ⚡️ Tables (5 slots, 2-6pm, 2hr conversation slots or 4hr work in progress slots)
How it works:
4hr Project Working Session
Work on your project and have folks join your table to learn, chat, and give feedback
2hr Conversation Jam
Share & Get Feedback
Have a work-in-progress or a fresh idea to share? Our Spark Tables are ready for you! Showcase your project, gather valuable insights, or lend your perspective to others.Reserve a Sparks Table, max 5 available: Book a Spark⚡Table or contact outreach@futurearts.com for inquiries
We'll see you there for a chill hang!
About Our Artists
Filo Girl by Bailey Ambrose
Bailey is a Seattle artist who specializes in mechatronic and robotic art. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Digital Arts & Experimental Media. Find Bailey on Instagram.
FILO Girl is a modern-day automaton. This writing robot is inspired by the Lofi Girl Radio livestream and challenges one's relationship with modern robotics and AI.
The Whale Lives On by Xiu Xiu
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and graduating with a Bachelor’s in Art, Xiu Xiu has evolved to primarily focus on sculptural forms that mimic nature through the element of light. She is a Chinese American artist inspired by the spiritual nature embedded within the philosophies of her culture. Based in Seattle, Xiu Xiu specializes in unique lighting experiences for home and business spaces.
About the art: "I made this piece over two years ago, a 7ft sculpture built from wire, paper, and light. It was about the innocence of nature, unaware of human impact. I honestly thought I might throw it away, but now it’s getting a second life. Hung above a drawing robot, where art, nature, and tech meet."
Athr, Popup workshop instructor
Athr is a visionary artist and polymath exploring the future of storytelling through technology. Find her under @athr_art on Instagram & Tiktok.
About our Partners and Sponsors
Korochka Tavern and bartender Miriam
Korochka Tavern has been serving cocktails, beer, and Eastern European specialties for nearly a decade. Owned and operated by Lisa Malinovskaya and Kendall Murphy, Korochka offers delicious treats in a charming and cozy environment. Lisa and Kendall take pride in running Korochka according to their DIY spirit, which includes teaching young women who are new to the bar industry to become confident, creative bartenders. Korochka works with other small, immigrant-owned businesses to help curate a fun and nostalgic Eastern European hospitality experience. Come visit Korochka in Wallingford -- open seven days a week!
Formerly the general manager of Korochka Tavern, Miriam Milena has worked in many corners of the restaurant and bar industry, including operating her own vegan Polish food pop-up, Little Water. She is currently an MFA student in Creative Writing at Western Washington University. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Poetry Northwest, the Bellingham Review, and Cola Literary Review.
Sparks💥Salons is hosted at the beautiful Washington 1000, a brand-new, state-of-the-art building developed by Hudson Pacific Properties in the heart of Seattle’s Denny Triangle. Located just across the street from The Summit Convention Center, this stunning space is made available thanks to our valued partnership with Hudson Pacific. A special thank you to Hudson Pacific for welcoming us into this incredible venue!
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