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Where Art Meets Machine: Creating Stories That Change How We See
Thu, May 28, 11:00 PMAward-winning directors **[Michaela Ternasky-Holland](https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/?utm_source=luma)** and **[Aaron Santiago](https://aaron.work/?utm_source=luma)** are building worlds at the cutting edge of AI, VR, and immersive media. Rather than create for spectacle, their aim is to **collapse the distance between strangers.** In collaboration with the **[National Arts Club](https://www.nacnyc.org/?utm_source=luma)** and its **[Art and Technology Committee](https://www.nacnyc.org/arts-and-programs/committees?utm_source=luma)**, this conversation will reveal how they use **generative AI, motion capture, 360° cinematography, projection mapping, and volumetric capture** to tell stories that cross lines of culture, ability, and lived experience. From Emmy-winning VR documentaries screened at **Tribeca and Cannes** to experimental AI films created with OpenAI's SORA, Ternasky-Holland and Santiago work where technology stops being a tool and starts becoming a language. They'll discuss their solo projects, their collaborations, and the question at the heart of their practice: **Does technology inspire art, or does art give technology meaning?** Whether you're a creator, technologist, or just curious about where storytelling is headed, this is a rare chance to hear from two artists **shaping the future of how we connect.** Reserve your spot and **arrive early**. Space is limited.
🎶 Music Club — Biweekly Creative Circle (Evening)
Sun, May 24, 10:00 PM**This evening Music Club circle is designed for members who prefer a later, slower cadence — a place to decompress, reconnect with music, and collaborate without performance pressure.** This is a **private, curated session**, not a public jam or industry networking event. We do not build crowds — we build trust. **Possible session formats include:** • Song or idea sharing (optional) • Listening and reflection circles • Low-pressure collaboration • Studio or recording guidance • Quiet creative presence **You are welcome whether you’re actively creating or simply returning to the space.** 📍 Location: Shared privately after verification 👥 Format: Small circle · Grounded · Invite-based 🔐 Participation & Verification 📌 This is a private coordination anchor — not a public RSVP event. RSVPs are ignored — **We don’t use RSVPs. All coordination runs through our Universal Request Form.** 🔗 **🎶 Music Club – Universal Request Form** 👉 [Music Club Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform?usp=header) ✅ **How to Participate (Respectful Creatives)** 🔑 **Participation Requirement:** To be considered for any session, showcase, event, lodging, or collaboration, participants must be registered with the club and issued a club ID card. If you are not yet registered, see the steps below. 🔐 Step 1: Fill out the ID Verification Form https://forms.gle/dnBKbkrJqFREGxLu5 This helps us keep the space clean, safe, and protected. 📝 Step 2: Fill out the Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Form https://forms.gle/XiHRa15gtghnsA5e8 This helps us understand your experience, goals, and the kind of support or events you’re looking for. 🎧🎤 Final Step: Quick Zoom Check-In **⚠️ Disclaimer** Inclusion in this event does **not** imply verification, placement, or endorsement. All members must complete the full intake and verification process before participating in private sessions, showcases, or co-host roles. Verified members will have a 🛡️ badge next to their names when mentioned. **We don’t expect people to fit a schedule — we build around the people who show up.**
How Service Design Can Help with Deep Wounds & Healing
Tue, May 19, 10:00 PM**Tuesday, May 19th - 6:00-8:00 PM EDT** **Presentation** How Service Design Can Help with Deep Wounds & Healing **Event Description** As the world grows more complex, individuals and organizations are navigating greater uncertainty, rapid change, and increasing emotional strain. Building resilience in this environment requires more than external problem-solving–it calls for deeper personal reflection and attention to mental health. This talk draws from a personal journey through grief and burnout, uncovering parallels between service design methods and therapeutic frameworks. When we face significant life events resulting in trauma to our system, the process of stabilizing and healing can feel unfamiliar, messy, emotional, and difficult to make sense of. But, as service designers, we're uniquely suited to tackle whatever life throws at us. The same skills used to understand systems, map journeys, and navigate ambiguity at work can also support how we process our own experiences alongside a licensed professional. This talk explores how service designers can recognize and engage with therapeutic approaches that mirror their existing toolkit. By asking more informed questions and working with a therapist to apply familiar frameworks in new ways, service designers can better understand their own behavioral patterns, make meaning of their lived experiences, and move through difficult chapters with greater structure, awareness, and support. **About Our Speaker** **Natalie Kuhn** Natalie Kuhn is founder of [Here with the Herd](https://herewiththeherd.com/), offering experiential learning for people with horses as well as Co-Founder of the global retreat company VAYRAH Experience. Previously she was a Senior Director of Design at Capital One, design leader at Meta within Data Privacy, and spent years as a Lead Service Designer at FJORD within Accenture Interactive. Natalie brings almost 20 years in human-centered design and research. She co-ran the SDN New York Chapter for 5 years in which the chapter won an award for innovative events on a global stage, and was accredited by SDN as a Service Design Master back in 2021. **Agenda** * 6:00-6:30PM Meet & mingle over food and drink * 6:30-7:30PM Presentation & Demo * 7:30-8:00PM Discussion & Networking * 8:00PM - ? After-Party **Address** Intuit 51 Astor Place New York, NY 10003 **After-Party**: Cuna Bar The Standard 25 Cooper Sq **Financial Transparency & Scholarships** As a non-profit, we do our best to strike a balance between making our events available to all and ensuring we keep the lights on. For this event, we are charging $10. * If this amount is prohibitive for you to attend this event, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and we’ll provide you a scholarship to this event. You can also email us at sdn.newyorkchapter@gmail.com as we may miss messages on this platform. * If you’d like to provide scholarships, please message [Barry](https://www.meetup.com/sdnnyc/members/267573171/) on Meetup and he will follow up with you. See you there :) David, Francesco, Yasmin, Cameron, Lynn, Nicholas, & Barry Photo by:
🎶 Music Club — Biweekly Creative Circle (Midday)
Sun, May 17, 4:00 PM**This biweekly midday Music Club circle is a calm, focused space for musicians, songwriters, producers, and creative contributors who want connection without pressure.** This is not an open mic, audition, or public showcase. Sessions are shaped around the members who show up and align — whether that looks like songwriting exchange, listening circles, quiet collaboration, or skill support. **You do not need to perform. Presence is enough.** We build sessions around: • Songwriting & lyric exchange • Listening / feedback circles (opt-in only) • Studio, DAW, or workflow questions • Re-entry after burnout or time away from music • Quiet collaboration or observation **No clout chasing. No industry games. No forced sharing.** 📍 Location: Shared privately after verification 👥 Format: Small circle · Grounded · Invite-based 🔐 Participation & Verification To attend private Music Club sessions, both forms must be completed: • Music Club Identity & Background Verification • Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Plus a brief Zoom check-in Printable forms (PDF/Doc) are available if needed. 📌 This is a private coordination anchor — not a public RSVP event. RSVPs are ignored — **We don’t use RSVPs. All coordination runs through our Universal Request Form.** 🔗 **🎶 Music Club – Universal Request Form** 👉 [Music Club Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WFcvZr4Dp2g31Rpx9ppN2aBozgwMDvimZtOIEejQQLU3XQ/viewform?usp=header) ✅ **How to Participate (Respectful Creatives)** 🔑 **Participation Requirement:** To be considered for any session, showcase, event, lodging, or collaboration, participants must be registered with the club and issued a club ID card. If you are not yet registered, see the steps below. 🔐 Step 1: Fill out the ID Verification Form https://forms.gle/dnBKbkrJqFREGxLu5 This helps us keep the space clean, safe, and protected. 📝 Step 2: Fill out the Music Club Member Intake & Vetting Form https://forms.gle/XiHRa15gtghnsA5e8 This helps us understand your experience, goals, and the kind of support or events you’re looking for. 🎧🎤 Final Step: Quick Zoom Check-In If aligned, we’ll plug you in. If not, we’ll respectfully part ways. \*\*\* 🎶 All sessions are arranged privately based on artist alignment, availability, and vibe. If you're aligned, we’ll match you to a safe, purposeful session. If not, no pressure — just clarity. ⚠️ Disclaimer Inclusion in this event does not imply verification, placement, or endorsement. All members must complete the full intake and verification process before participating in private sessions, showcases, or co-host roles. Verified members will be issued an Club ID card have a 🛡️ badge next to their names when mentioned. We shape sessions around the members — not the calendar.
Paint In Central Park (Bucket List Event)
Sun, May 17, 5:00 PM\*\*\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-in-the-park-tickets-1984990444855**) *(This is a prepay event and only way to attend is to get ticket in advance at link above. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)* CELEBRATE SPRING AT ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR MEETUPS AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY BY PAINTING IN CENTRAL PARK! Come join us in a relaxed, creative and social setting. No experience necessary. So grab your picnic basket and enjoy wonderful paint event in Central Park! Included: a pre-sketched canvas, unlimited painting materials (brushes, acrylic paints etc.) and a take home bag. No smocks so please dress appropriately. Please bring something to sit on. What to expect: **• Step-by-step, group-oriented painting instruction, which is designed to simultaneously entertain and enlighten our members.** **• We'll have a professional artist guide you through a featured painting that is yours to keep and proudly display. And don’t worry — no experience is necessary.** **• 2 hour course lead that teaches you the art of mixing colors, blending and painting techniques.** **• All supplies provided - 12x16 pre-sketched canvas, unlimited acrylic paint (water based), brushes, and aprons.** DIRECTIONS TO FIND GROUP: We are located in a cul-de-sac at PINETUM EAST. We will be behind this row of benches (right under the trees). If you are coming from the east side you can find us by entering Central Park on East 84th street. Walk up the ramp, cross over the road and head west. If you are traveling from the west side we are east of the basketball courts. FAQs: What if it rains? We will email attendees a rain date. Can I still attend If I don't know how to paint? Yes, there's no experience necessary. Can I come alone? Yes, about 80% come on their own. Is this age specific? No, all are welcome. Cost? $35-$45, price goes up as the event date gets closer. This event will sell out. Can't purchase at the door.
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