SPAM bridges Seattle's cutting-edge creativity with the global new media art scene, blending the innovative spirit of UW's renowned DXARTS program with the raw energy of local experimenters and international talents. It's where global perspectives meet homegrown ingenuity, creating a unique space for radical artistic exploration.

SPAM New Media Festival is a grassroot, artist run organization. It's primary organizers are volunteers, and the festival happens with the enormous support of participating artists and other art community members.

SPAM New Media Festival 2024: a space for critical exploration of digital art + culture

Sunday, September 29, 2024 @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Georgetown Steam Plant, Seattle, WA, United States

SPAM New Media Festival returns for its second year, bringing together art, technology, and immersive experiences in a radical 3-day event.…

Free (RSVP required)

SPAM New Media Festival 2024: a space for critical exploration of digital art + culture

Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 4:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Georgetown Steam Plant, Seattle, WA, United States

SPAM New Media Festival returns for its second year, bringing together art, technology, and immersive experiences in a radical 3-day event.…

Free (RSVP required)

SPAM New Media Festival 2024: a space for critical exploration of digital art + culture

Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 4:00pm – 9:00pm (PDT)
Georgetown Steam Plant, Seattle, WA, United States

SPAM New Media Festival returns for its second year, bringing together art, technology, and immersive experiences in a radical 3-day event.…

Free (RSVP required)

SPAM New Media Festival: CHARI

Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PDT)
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, WA, United States

Open In, Open Up, Open Out is a sonic installation created in dialogue with and reflection upon A window to the see, a spirit star chiming…

Free

DXARTS Fall Concert: SPAM New Media Festival

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PDT)

Program TBD.

About SPAM New Media Festival 2023: This year we launch SPAM, a Seattle based experimental arts festival which brings together …

Free

SPAM New Media Festival: Nicolás Kisic Aguirre – 'The Speaker Tower channels Ícaro Aéreo'

Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm (PDT)
Mini Mart City Park, Seattle, WA, United States

"Created in 2017, the Speaker Tower is a technological device that looks to claim sonic space for public occupation and activation. It is a…

Free