28th Annual International Soundpainting Thinktank
The 28th annual International Soundpainting Thinktank was held July 6-13, 2026 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The gathering is being hosted and organized by Leese Walker, and the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, Tomi Tsunoda (Brooklyn Soundpainting Company/ Polyphoneco/ NYU), and Walter Thompson in collaboration with the Powerhouse Theater Program at Vassar College.
Livestream Videos
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Soundpainting as Social Practice
Nicole Poole of Oklahoma’s Spark Collective shared successes and videos of her ensemble’s work with the veteran community, Friday, July 10, 2026.
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False-Time Real-Time Composition
Samu Gryllus led a session about using pre-recorded videos to conduct real-time soundpainting performances on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Inner Questions of the Soundpainter
Audrey Vallarino led a session about the inner questions of a Soundpainter on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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Strike Anywhere Performance
Soundpainting Composers Tomi Tsundo, Walter Thompson and Leese Walker soundpainted the Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble, Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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Final Concert
Seven soundpainting composers conducted various groups of international artists over an Evening of Soundpainting, Saturday, July 11, 2026.
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Soundpainting Questions for Walter
Soundpainting Inventor Walter Thompson answers questions posed by the Soundpainting Thinktank participants, Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Powerhouse Theater Season 2026. Photo by Buck Lewis.
Photos by Buck Lewis
