THE COLORATURA COLLECTIVE

PROGRAM LAUNCH:
LATE FEBRUARY 2026

The Coloratura Collective brings together artists, musicians, educators, and health practitioners to co-design new techniques, applications, and creative possibilities for Coloratura: an audiovisual instrument that transforms paintbrushes into tools for making electronic music and analog visual art.

  • Coloratura is a custom-built audiovisual instrument that transforms paintbrushes into tools for creating electronic music and analog visual art. It bridges the gap between visual and sonic expression and offers a tactile, screen-free interface ideal for use in educational, creative, and therapeutic settings.

    Watch this video to learn more and to see Coloratura in action: https://youtu.be/l-_f73aOC6g

  • The Coloratura Collective is a pilot program that brings together a small group of artists, musicians, educators, and therapists to explore how Coloratura can be used in real-world settings.

    • Each participant will receive a Coloratura device to integrate into their creative, educational or therapeutic practice

    • The group will meet regularly to exchange best practices and provide design feedback

    • This input will help shape future versions and implementations of Coloratura for broader accessibility

  • All Coloratura Collective participants will receive:

    • A stipend to honor their time, insight, and creative contributions

    • A materials budget to support hands-on exploration and experimentation

    • Access to a Coloratura prototype for use in their own practice

    • A supportive peer cohort of artists, therapists, and educators

    • A role in shaping the design, accessibility, and applications of a new creative tool

    • An opportunity to participate in public-facing events to showcase findings and use cases

  • The Coloratura Collective is designed to support consistent engagement while remaining flexible for busy professionals. The structure includes a mix of virtual and in-person sessions from February - September 2026

    • One virtual meeting per month

    • Four in-person sessions in the Kansas City Metro area (February, April, June, August)

    • One public event (September 2026)

    • Sessions are approximately 90–120 minutes each

  • If you’d like to join the Coloratura Collective or learn more about the program, please email Camry Ivory at camry@coloratura-art.com

This project was made possible thanks to support from the Rocket Grants Program.