Algorithmic Pattern is a festival for people who are curious about the practice and culture of algorithmic pattern-making.
People have always made algorithms to make patterns, and so this event will showcase heritage arts and crafts alongside more recent technologies.
The event will showcase work across disciplines, e.g. weaving, braiding, siteswap juggling, creative coding, algorithmic music, algorithmic choreography, campanology, modular origami and more.
Key information
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The call for conference talks, performances and workshops is now open.
The event will take place in two parts:
- In-person in Sheffield, and streamed online: 12-14th September 2025
- On-line, with in-person ‘watch party’ in Sheffield and potentially other sites: 19-20th September 2025 (subject to change)
This structure aims to be inclusive, and offer both in-person and online contributors a first-class experience.
Team
Organising committee
- Alex McLean
- Anu Reddy
- Dave Griffiths
- Iván Paz
- Laura Devendorf
- Lizzie Wilson
- Lucy Cheesman
- Ray Morrison
- Vernelle A. A. Noel
Review committee
Contact
If you have questions, please do get in contact by emailing Alex McLean at alex@thentrythis.org.
For occasional news and updates, please join our mailing list.
You can connect with the wider community via the Algorithmic Pattern online forum.