There’s a place where Art and Technology intersect, and that place is the locus for what has become the most innovative Art festival in New Mexico. Now in its 14th year as an international new media exhibition, the Currents New Media Festival is a ten-day celebration of that intersection of science and aesthetics. Taking place in the Railyards Art District in Santa Fe, The Currents New Media Festival runs June 13 – 22, 2025.
Where Art + Tech Intersect
An initiative of Parallel Studios, a local nonprofit founded by Frank Ragano and Mariannah Amster, the curators have shown artworks at the intersection of art and technology by artists based regionally, nationally, and abroad for twenty years. Bringing that expertise to the Currents New Media Festival has only expanded their reach, introducing innovative and immersive works to the masses.
The result is a diverse, dynamic, and captivating exhibition that attracts a wide range of both local and visiting audiences. Each year the festival presents works that include a mix of interactive and immersive installations, virtual and augmented reality, multimedia performances, robotics, 3D printed work, video, sound art, and more.
Festival of Expansion
After years of reduced scale, the annual festival has expanded its reach to new locations, exhibiting simultaneously at Santa Fe Railyard venues.
Over 70 works will be presented as part of the multi-venue festival, ranging from new media installation and sound performance, to video works and augmented reality.
Step Into the Future
Art takes many forms, and Santa Fe has become a nexus for explorations of those forms. The Currents New Media Festival takes that concept beyond tradition and modernism. It explores brave new worlds, leading the way into the future. Visit the Currents New Media website for more information about the festival, including a full list of participating artists and additional festival information.
This article was posted by Jesse Williams
