New Article by Bart Hopkin The Springboard is an electroacoustic coil spring instrument built in 1994 to explore the sonic potential of coil springs, wood, rubber bands, and practically any kind of found objects and readily available material. The vibrations of these objects and materials are amplified by a single, very affordable piezo disc contact… Continue reading Coil Springs As Sound Sources
Category: Instruments & Hardware
October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances
Tritriangle celebrates its tenth anniversary from October 20—22, 2022 Eric Leonardson performs with friends and compatriots of Tritriangle, a DIY artists’ space in Wicker park for sound art and experimental music. Day/Date: Saturday, October 22 House opens 4 PM; Performances start 8 PM Location: Tritriangle, 1550 N Milwaukee Ave Fl3, Chicago, IL 60622 Mask required… Continue reading October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances
Then as Now: Woodland Pattern 1980-2022
My work will be on display at MIAD’s Frederick Layton Gallery, opening this Friday, October 14. Dates: October 10 – December 3, 2022 Location: Frederick Layton Gallery, 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee, WI Reception: October 14, 5-8 p.m. “A visual history of Milwaukee’s Woodland Pattern Book Center featuring more than 100 artists who have exhibited… Continue reading Then as Now: Woodland Pattern 1980-2022
Ear Taxi Festival Spotlight Concert By Eric Leonardson
Tuesday, September 21 Eric Leonardson performs live and in person at Jarvis Square Pottery,
1443 West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626
Hear Below: Listening to Chicago Underground
Listening to Chicago Underground Friday, February 14, 2020, 12:30–1:30pm Join me on a soundwalk with Christophe Preissing and Alex Braidwood as we explore Chicago’s underground pedway system with our ears, and ultimately, reveal what urban critic Jane Jacobs calls “the seemingly mysterious and perverse behavior of cities”. At 12:15 meet me at 112 S.… Continue reading Hear Below: Listening to Chicago Underground
Advances In Eco-Sensing and Soundscape CAA 2020 Panel
For the 108th Annual College Art Association conference, I am honored to announce the participation of an esteemed group of creative artists and designers on a panel session titled, Advances In Eco-Sensing and the Soundscape. I will chair the session on Friday, February 14, 2020: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Hilton Chicago, 8th Floor Lake… Continue reading Advances In Eco-Sensing and Soundscape CAA 2020 Panel
Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook
I am honored to be among the teaching artists invited to contribute a “recipe” for the new Inferno Mobile Recording Studio (IMRS) Sound Collaborations Manifesto & Cookbook, a free open source educational tool on sonic arts making for youth. My recipe is on soundwalking, which I thank IMRS for supporting as a partner with the… Continue reading Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook
May 6, Original Instruments Concert 2019
Monday, May 6 at 2:00 to 3:00 PM You are invited to the Original Instruments showcase of students’ work made in my Instrument Construction class. They will demonstrate and perform with a range of newly made instrument inventions. Snacks and beverages provided courtesy of the Department of Sound, at the School of the Art Institute… Continue reading May 6, Original Instruments Concert 2019
Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking Workshop | The Global Composition 2018
During The Global Composition conference on sound, ecology, and media culture in Dieburg, Germany I gave three keynote workshops. Titled Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking, I introduced the hands-on approach I use with students based on my personal approach to live performance, field recording, and soundwalking among other methods for listening and sound making. Eric… Continue reading Acoustic Ecology + DIY Hacking Workshop | The Global Composition 2018
Faculty Projects Exhibition 2018 | September 14 – October 13
Works on View at the Sullivan Galleries September 14 – October 13 Reception: Friday, September 28, 6:00–9:00 p.m. 33 S. State St., 7th floor Free and open to the public Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Public Conversations and Activations Over the duration of the Faculty Project Exhibition, Sullivan Gallery will serve as a site for activities… Continue reading Faculty Projects Exhibition 2018 | September 14 – October 13