Slow Studies Creative is partnering with Meta to launch Spark Indigenous: Augmented Reality Creator Accelerator, a five-week incubator program providing 10 Indigenous creators with customized, hands-on training to integrate interactive augmented reality (AR) experiences as a tool for cultural storytelling. Creators will learn how to use Meta Spark Studio, a free AR design toolkit, to build immersive experiences based on their art practice.

What this program offers

Each Creator will work closely with multi-disciplinary Indigenous Artist, Josh Conrad, and use AR assets from our Lead Creators - Emma Hassencahl-Perley, Ovila Mailhot and Mel Beaulieu - to learn the fundamentals of Meta Spark Studio and start building their own AR experiences.

Throughout the program, creators will participate in weekly sessions that will offer them the opportunity to share ideas, learn from one another’s background and artistic practice, and consider how augmented reality experiences can be used to support social movements and amplify meaningful causes.

Tutorials from the program will be made available to anyone interested in learning to build AR experiences once the program is complete.

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What is AR?

Augmented Reality is an interactive experience that blends digital overlays onto the physical world.

Traditional art can’t always be viewed by everyone, since it is hosted in a gallery or exhibition space. With AR, we can showcase the art on social platforms in a way that’s accessible and interactive, so more people can engage with these art pieces and stories.

Using AR, our aim is to have our voices heard and culture seen, not just at community level,but around the world.

What is Meta Spark Studio?

Meta Spark Studio is a free-to-use AR design platform that provides people with the tools and resources to build their own augmented reality experiences. The user-friendly interface allows anyone to start building whether they have a technical background or not. Start from templates or build custom AR experiences with code as you bring your creative ideas to live.

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