MONTAGE 93: INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE IMAGE (1-800-724-4332) [log in to unmask] The future of visual communications will open up to educators, professionals and the public during an international festival slated for July 11 through August 7, 1993 in Rochester, New York. The festival will explore the present and future of image-making as well as the fusion of art and technology. Montage 93 will feature the latest advances in imaging technology through a series of events which include a Trade Show, International Film and Video Festivals, Lecture and Panel series, Arts & Technology Exposition, International Student Festival and world-premiere exhibitions. The lecture and panel discussion series will focus on numerous topics including digital museums, living in the computer age, privacy and civil liberties in the computer age, Virtual reality, the future of film and video and more. Sixteen exhibitions, including 11 premiering at the festival, along with the works of over 300 international artists will feature photography, computer graphics, holography, video, electrostatic imaging, electronic transmission and other advanced imaging techniques. The Trade show will include a pavilion of over 50 international companies dealing with many facets of technology. Expect to see manufacturers of next generation digital cameras, Interactive and Virtual Reality, Computer 2D and 3D graphic software, business imaging and more. The International Student Festival will draw about 500 students and educators from across the globe. A Media Teachers Educational Conference will also take place during Montage 93. The Arts & Technology Exposition puts you inside simulated studio environments as artists and tool developers demonstrate still, moving, dimensional and interactive image-making systems. The International Film Festival will feature screenings of new films, 35 and 16 mm, created by independent producers. Video, Etc. is a showcase of video, computer animation, and time-based electronic work by international artists and independent producers. Several professional conferences will take place during Montage 93 including: High-Tech Global New York; Oracle; Fast Rewind; International Visual Sociology Association and the Media Arts Teachers Association. Montage 93 now has available ticketing and registration information. This includes the names and topics scheduled for the panel discussions and seminars. Please call 1-800-724-4332 and request additional information or call (716) 442-6722 (overseas) or e-mail [log in to unmask]