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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 1d

Born in Lima, Peru and based in NYC, Maria Chávez is best known as an abstract turntablist, sound artist and DJ. Coincidence, chance and failures are themes that unite her work across mediums.

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 1d

Indexical is thrilled to welcome abstract turntablist Maria Chávez!

Maria Chávez + Syrnx
Sat., Oct. 11, 2025 | 8pm
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 1d

Indexical is thrilled to welcome abstract turntablist Maria Chávez!

Maria Chávez + Syrnx
Sat., Oct. 11, 2025 | 8pm
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 8d

In this conversation Coles’ talks about their background in music, early beginnings in jazz guitar, studies in music composition, interest in speech as a compositional tool, and the pedagogical and political aspects of a musical work.

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 8d

Indexical is pleased to present a conversation with composer Dominic Coles.

*** Note: There were a few audio glitches in this recording, but we felt the quality of the conversation was worth sharing. We hope you agree!

Mixing and Editing by Jay Negron

🎧 Listen at: indexical.org/podcasts⠀

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 8d

Indexical is pleased to present a conversation with composer Dominic Coles.

*** Note: There were a few audio glitches in this recording, but we felt the quality of the conversation was worth sharing. We hope you agree!

Mixing and Editing by Jay Negron

🎧 Listen at: indexical.org/podcasts⠀

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 8d

SATURDAY: Indexical is pleased to present FIAT, a four hour durational performance for viola and multi-channel sine wave array by Whitney Johnson

www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 18d

Rick Walker (found & invented sound/extended vocal techniques/loops) presents "A Celebration of 30 Years of Live Looping" with guest artists: David Tristram (iPhone/loops) and John Connell (sampler/synth/loops)

www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 24d

Portland pianist, composer (and cat lover) performs at Indexical this Friday

Luke Wyland + Briana Marela
Fri., Sep. 19, 2025
Doors at 8pm | Show at 8:30pm

#cats #musiccats #catlovers #catmusic

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · 29d

Indexical is pleased to announce the selection of four Santa Cruz-based artists for it’s residency program throughout our 2025-26 Season: MIMIXOMI, Thadeus Frazier-Reed, Abram Stern, and Rip Florence.

Read the announcement here: www.indexical.org/posts/announ...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Sep 10

Indexical is pleased to present new work for piano and electronics from Portland-based artist and musician Luke Wyland and Peruvian American composer, vocalist, and performing artist Briana Marela on Friday, September 19, 2025.
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us at Indexical on Saturday, September 13 for a screening of works by Matte Hewitt, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker.
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Aug 25

For our latest podcast from Indexical we talk to Wayne Jackson aka Later Days - a computer musician, music software developer, and founder of Woodstockhausen

🎧 Listen at: indexical.org/podcasts⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Aug 12

In the latest #podcast from Indexical, interdisciplinary artist Ann Altstatt talks about materiality, scientific inquiry, and community engagement.

🎧 Listen at: www.indexical.org/podcasts/ann...

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Andrew C. Smith @andrewchristophersmith.com · Aug 9

shout out to Leo Seligo, who attended a @caseyanderson.bsky.social soldering workshop at @anindexof.bsky.social as a middle schooler with his mom and now is apparently transferring tapes of cage and la monte young

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Aug 5

Announcing our Fall Season lineup – featuring abstract turntablist Maria Chavez, avant percussionist Jon Mueller, a durational performance by viola player and composer Whitney Johnson, a celebration of 30 years of live looping with Rick Walker, and more!

Read the announcement here: lnkd.in/gwTSc-3z

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Aug 2

Kicks off today!

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · May 21

Making Biofeedback Music
Aug 3, 2025, 2pm
Artist and researcher, Barbara Nerness leads a hands-on biofeedback music workshop with three types of EKG devices and techniques for heartbeat sonification.
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jul 23

As we wind down our 2024/25 season, we’re featuring a selection of video documentation from the past year!

Full excerpts available here:
vimeo.com/indexical

Video: Lucas 'Granpa' Abela at Indexical (Feb 6, 2025)

Thanks to Rae Sheaperd and Leo Seligo for mixing, mastering, and editing. 🙏

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jul 1

Register for the Residency Info Session here:
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jul 1

El Programa de Artistas en Residencia (AIR) de Indexical...

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jul 1

Residencies for Santa Cruz Artists
www.indexical.org/posts/reside...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jul 1

Residencies for Santa Cruz Artists
www.indexical.org/posts/reside...

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jun 10

As part of the exhibition "Several Paths Together," Indexical is pleased to present a solo music performance by @billygomberg.bsky.social followed by a post-concert Q&A.

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · Jun 4

Behind the scenes look at the new exhibition "Several Paths Together" by @billygomberg.bsky.social

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billy gomberg @billygomberg.bsky.social · May 21

huge lil moment for me. join us on 6/6 for opening and 6/14 for talk and concert.

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · May 21

Save the date!

Several Paths Together
@billygomberg.bsky.social
June 6-July 31, 2025
Opening Reception: June 6, 2025, 5-8pm

www.indexical.org/exhibitions/...

Billy Gomberg: Several Paths Together

Glancing at the familiar through a new set of eyes, we rediscover our surroundings: Hillsides, coastlines. Interiors, exteriors, in-betweens. Limits. Objects. Openings. Several Paths Together is a s...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · May 21

Making Biofeedback Music
Aug 3, 2025, 2pm
Artist and researcher, Barbara Nerness leads a hands-on biofeedback music workshop with three types of EKG devices and techniques for heartbeat sonification.
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

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Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · May 21

Scholar and curator, Anastasia Chernysheva guide us through the history of biofeedback art from the 1960s to the present and an overview of the main approaches to live representation of biological data.
www.indexical.org/events/2025-...

Indexical @anindexof.bsky.social · May 21

Biofeedback Music: Theory and Practice is a 2-day workshop offering a comprehensive overview of the history, theory, and practice behind the use of physiological data to compose and perform music.