We are collaborating with the Crucible network at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory on a new programme, Defining Pi.

We are collaborating with the Crucible network at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory on a new programme, Defining Pi.

The artists selected for the programme, which runs from August to October, are Richard Healy, Kate Owens, Rob Smith, Chooc Ly Tan and Dan Tombs.

All the artists are embarking on learning new skills in computer programming in order to enable them to make new work with the Raspberry Pi.

The Raspberry Pi was developed in Cambridge as a charitable, open source venture aimed at giving young people affordable equipment in which to develop computer programming skills. It has become a global phenomenon. At just £25 per computer, the Raspberry Pi is providing a new generation of low cost and extremely portable equipment and alongside the computer itself a camera and sonic module have been developed.

The artists are working remotely with the support of Dr. Sam Aaron, Technical Manager and Research Associate at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory. All works and coding developed will be widely disseminated in order to share the experiences of the artists.

This exciting programme is being delivered in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and with funding from Arts Council England.

Dr Sam Aaron will be running a Raspberry Pi workshop during our Space-Time festival on 31 August as well as performing live coding with his band Meta-eX.