Contributing Organisations

Fast-uk is an artist-led organisation dedicated to promoting and encouraging artists that use digital and or electronic technologies in some part of their practice. Founded in 997, originally to support sculptors working with 3D computer technologies, Fast-uk has evolved to support the creative application of technology to practices stemming from or working between the boundaries of sculpture, architecture and industrial design. Based in Manchester, Fast-uk aims to work throughout the Northwest by forming important partnerships with artists, educational institutions and other organisations. Fast-uk supports those working in this area through exhibition, networking and professional development opportunities and through disseminating publications and critical discourse.

folly is a leading digital arts organisation. Working in the North West of England and online, folly is committed to enabling new audiences to explore art through technology. As specialists in the creative use of technology and arts participation online, folly’s programme showcases excellence in web-based work, still and moving digital image, sound, animation and a range of new and emerging media such as GPS, RFID, moblogging and more. Focused on Cumbria, Lancashire & online, communicating with and working in partnership with a regional, national and international audience, they develop and deliver content not only online but through an ambitious distributed programme of workshops, events, exhibitions, research and consultancy work.