Immersive Art Fest
Immersive Art Fest
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SCHEDULE
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Immersive Art Fest Schedule
Explore art, music and hands-on activities all over The Bushnell from 12 to 4 PM. Catch scheduled performances and workshops in the Great Hall and Seaverns.
Performances & workshops
Each session runs about 15 minutes.
Main stage
Great Hall
12:15 PMDigital Stage: Behind the Scenes
12:30 PMDrummingPerformance
12:45 PMDrummingWorkshop
1:15 PMBallet FolklóricoPerformance
1:30 PMBallet FolklóricoWorkshop
2:00 PML'Shir A CappellaPerformance
2:30 PMUnited OutkastsPerformance
2:45 PMUnited OutkastsWorkshop
3:15 PMDigital Stage: Behind the Scenes
3:30 PMDigital StageArtist talk
3:45 PMDigital Stage: Behind the Scenes
Performance space
Seaverns
12:00–12:45 PMAurora PianoPerformance
12:45 PMUnited OutkastsPerformance
1:00–1:45 PMProjection contentOpen space to explore
1:45 PMUnited OutkastsPerformance
2:00–4:00 PMAurora PianoPerformance
All day, 12–4 PM
Drop in any time.
Outdoors
Courtyard
Projection domeGamesOutdoor bar and food trucksInfo tables
Outdoors
Courtyard Screens
Local Arts Stage loop
Projection wall
Grand Foyer
Interactive graffiti wallGhost Light QuestLocal Arts Stage videosFace painting
Lobby
Box Office
Photo booth and lighting
Ground floor
Belding Lobby
ConcessionsDigital screens
Belding Lobby
2nd Floor Landing
Coffee barCraft stationPhoto station
Belding Lobby
3rd Floor Landing
Video VillageTyler Green SFX demo
Gallery
Prom Gallery
Interactive Arts Playspace
ARTIST BIOS
Meet the artists
Drumming About You
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom is the leader of the joyous, 100% participatory music, DRUMMING ABOUT YOU. For nearly two decades, he performed as a drummer and singer in the legendary music and dance company, DRUMS OF PASSION with the late Dr. Babatunde Olatunji in concerts at venues including: Lincoln Center, Jorgensen Center for the Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Washington Monument. From 2007 to 2010, Bob served as chair of the Interactive Drumming Committee of The Percussive Arts Society, the largest percussion organization in the world. He is certified as a Master Teaching Artist by The Connecticut Office of the Arts.
Breaking and graffiti art
Taris “Bboy Poptart” Clemons
Taris “Bboy Poptart” Clemons is one of the most well known practitioners, students, and teachers of genuine Hip-Hop Dance in the New England area. He has been repeatedly called on to curate major dance events, as well as to serve as a contest judge, and a coach to other dancers. He is also a frequent organizer for the breaking events at the Trinity International Hip-Hop Fest. Taris represents Zulu Bratz 860 and United OutKast as a Professional Break Dancer, representing Hartford, CT for well over a decade. Astonishingly, he is just as experienced with graffiti art and graphic design as he is with dance, and has been commissioned by The City of Hartford, The City of Bloomfield, and other local to major institutions here and over the east coast to realize several different scale art projects.
BFAMERICAS Latin dance
Ballet Folklórico
BFAMERICAS is a Latin dance company founded by Colombian sisters Paola and Diana Garcia. They aim to represent their Latin American roots through dance. Their repertoire includes dances from Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Brazil, and other countries. BFAMERICAS organizes and participates in various cultural events in Stamford. They also teach folkloric and modern dance classes at BFA Dance Studio in Stamford and at Rosemary Collective Studio in West Haven.
Game design and digital media
Patrick Belanger
Patrick Belanger is a video game designer and programmer. He worked on the game “Wildermyth”, named “Best RPG of 2021” by PC Gamer, and is currently working on the game “Begone Beast”. With the Bushnell, he’s been exploring intersections between performance, art, and digital media, having worked on a virtual reality controlled digital puppet that can interact with an audience in realtime, a wall of light particles that reacts to people in front of it, and a piano that emits colorful sparks when notes are played.
Special effects makeup
Tyler Green FX
Tyler Green is a professional special effects makeup artist, creature designer, and educator based in Torrington, Connecticut. A finalist on Syfy’s Face Off Season 6 and competitor on Face Off: All Stars, Tyler specializes in hyperrealistic creatures, prosthetics, silicone fabrication, and specialty makeup effects. His recent work includes creating a silicone cadaver prop for Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work and designing a signature pig nose prosthetic for DYAD Pro that was featured on pop star Chappell Roan. Through Tyler Green FX Studio, Tyler also teaches hands-on SFX makeup, prosthetic fabrication, creature design, and specialty effects.
Conductor and organist
Michelle Horsley
Michelle Horsley is a conductor, organist, composer, and collaborative musician and works as the music director at St. James’s Episcopal Church in West Hartford, where she leads an adult choir, children’s choir, and chorister program. She directs traditional services as well as experimental programs like choral collaborations with animated light projections, theatrical Halloween pipe organ shows, birdsong concert, and extremely silly original musicals. She invites you to see the Aurora Piano expanded as an Aurora Organ at this year’s Halloween PipeScreams on October 30th!
Dance and hip-hop
Tang Sauce
John Manselle-Young, better known by his stage name Tang Sauce, is a multi-talented dancer and musical artist who has made significant contributions to the hip-hop industry. Born and raised in Hartford, CT, Tang has been an integral part of the Hartford arts scene for many years. He was featured on the cover of Connecticut newspaper CTNOW, showcasing his skills as a recording artist, songwriter, dancer, instrumentalist, and actor. Tang uses foundation, flow, and creativity as the catalyst for self-expression in his breakdancing.
University of Hartford a cappella
L’Shir A Cappella
L’Shir A Cappella is the premiere all-voice a cappella group from the University of Hartford. Beginning as an all-Jewish group, L’Shir is now open to all peoples and religions and is proud to be a space for all. The group also prides itself on its strong alumni network and sense of community, with many members describing it as a “second family”. L’Shir also competed in Hartford’s Got Talent this past year and placed 2nd at the finale.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY/RELAXED INFORMATION
This is a Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed event.
Sensory-Friendly/Relaxed performances and events are designed to create a performing arts experience that is welcoming to individuals with intellectual disabilities, sensory needs, or who are looking for a judgement-free environment. These events welcome individuals to attend independently or with family members, friends, or support people. Learn more
A designated quiet space will be available throughout the event, as well as fidgets and communication supports.
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