1.0 Introduction
1.1 Mission
1.2 History
1.3 People
1.4 Data Protection, Privacy Policy and Intellectual Property Rights
1.5 Accessibility
1.6 Help
bloc was formed as a discussion forum based at Chapter, Cardiff in 1998 in response to the social, economic and intellectual impact of digital technology.
The organisation’s subsequent development has tracked that of professionals working creatively with technology alongside the sector’s interface with the wider public. Throughout its history, bloc has acted as advocate for the sector, lobbying funders, business support, local authorities and national government for recognition and support.
bloc’s initial programme consisted of a series of themed monthly meetings at Chapter, Cardiff, at which professional speakers in the arts and technology presented their work. The Arts Council of Wales recognised the initiative’s critical importance, awarding bloc a grant to support the development of the series. It rapidly became apparent that a priority for bloc was to establish a network to enable exchange and collaboration across the organisation’s broad constituency.
bloc’s strategic development led to the creation of pilot projects in North and South Wales, with initial funding from a number of sources. Northern bloc continues to establish a strong base across that region.
A public seminar programme was established with a range of host partners. Its success demonstrated the need for an open forum concerned with creativity and technology.
This inaugural festival of creative technology took place in Cardiff in October 2005, developed in partnership with Chapter. MYLIIT incorporated a two day conference, new commissions, residencies, screenings and artists’ projects. The next MYLIIT is scheduled to take place in 2009.
Audio and visual archives of most recent events are available at 2.1 Seminars.
