Art Dirt Im-Port was a communication hybrid. Using simple Internet systems such as CU-SeeMe, RealMedia, Chat windows and good old phone calls, artists were invited to send/perform/interface with Art Dirt by remote over the internet. The concept was to mix a mass media format (talk show) with two-way interactive art performances. The MIT List Visual Arts Center presentation format included:

Screen 1: Art Dirt logo and RealAudio player
Screen 2: One or more CuSeeMe windows
Screen 3: Pseudo Chat text screen
Screen 4: Local video of PORT or full-screen view of remote interview.
guests at MIT phoned in from the gallery and used the CUSeeMe cameras to be included in the mix

Exhibitons
MIT List Visual Arts Center Cambridge, MA

Art Dirt recordings
The Art Dirt archive is held by the Walker Art Center. Use the episode list to identify a recording, then contact Sarah Billings to request access. Include the episode date, guest or subject, and filename if available.
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Audio conversion progress as of December 11, 2025.
Request episode access: Sarah.Billings@walkerart.org
Walker Library and Archives