New Multisensory Installation Brings Interactive Art to Greensboro
Filmmakers Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts are in residence at the Greensboro Cultural Center from Oct. 14 through Dec. 15 to create "Gate City: Playable Space," a multisensory installation of light, texture, sound and video. The public opening is Thursday, Nov. 6 (6–9 p.m.), with a First Friday celebration on Nov. 7; afterward the exhibit will be open weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, offering sustained cultural activity for local residents.
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Filmmakers Jennida Chase and Hassan Pitts have taken up residency at the Greensboro Cultural Center, working from Oct. 14 through Dec. 15 to produce "Gate City: Playable Space," a multisensory installation described as combining light, texture, sound and video. The project will formally open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 6 between 6 and 9 p.m., followed by a First Friday celebration on Nov. 7. After the weekend events, the installation will be available during regular weekly hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The installation’s format — a "playable space" that blends visual and tactile elements with audio and projected media — signals an emphasis on interactive, experiential art rather than a passive viewing experience. For residents, that means opportunities for hands-on engagement with contemporary media and a different kind of cultural offering than a typical gallery show. The multi-week residency also gives Chase and Pitts time to iterate the work in place, potentially adapting the installation in response to local feedback and usage patterns.
For the Greensboro Cultural Center, hosting an extended residency and a public-facing installation creates an anchor event that extends beyond a single night. Opening hours on three weekdays and a weekend day provide repeated touchpoints for residents, educators and community groups to visit, study and incorporate the work into programming. Sustained public access through mid-December can help steady foot traffic at the center and create spillover benefits for nearby businesses that serve evening and weekend visitors.
The project’s emphasis on layered sensory inputs may also broaden the audience for contemporary art in Guilford County. By combining light, texture, sound and video, the installation can appeal to different age groups and learning styles, which is particularly relevant for families, schools and community organizations seeking immersive educational experiences. The residency period—roughly nine weeks—allows time for local groups to plan visits and for the center to integrate the installation into calendar offerings.
From a civic perspective, extended artist residencies and interactive installations contribute to the cultural infrastructure that underpins local quality of life. While the immediate economic effects of a single installation are typically modest, repeatable cultural programming can cumulatively support downtown vibrancy and civic pride. "Gate City: Playable Space" will be open to the public beginning Nov. 6 and remain accessible on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through Dec. 15, giving Guilford County residents several opportunities to experience the work and its place in Greensboro’s arts scene.
