{"681286":{"#nid":"681286","#data":{"type":"news","title":"TechArts Festival Explores Relationship Between Art and Technology ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/2025-tech-arts-festival\u0022\u003E2025 TechArts Festival\u003C\/a\u003E runs from March 28 to April 18, with events showcasing the creativity of the Georgia Tech community and the intersection of art and technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn collaboration with faculty and student organizations, Georgia Tech Arts curated a festival lineup that features\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Etheater and concert performances, art exhibits from campus organizations, and innovative exhibits and installations from students, faculty, and staff. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The goal of TechArts Festival is to allow the campus community to express themselves through their artistic craft or medium in multiple ways,\u0022 Thomas Brazzle, assistant director of Georgia Tech Arts, said. \u0022The festival is a great way for anyone building something in their garage or a makerspace to put themselves out there and present it to the community. It has a great energy around it, and you may see something you never thought you\u0027d see.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrazzle credits the ambition of the campus community for the festival\u0027s exponential growth as it enters its 12th year. New events, such as the Art Crawl and the GT Arts Block Party, have encouraged campuswide engagement and brought new student organizations into the fold. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking ahead, Brazzle says the Institute is poised to play a leading role in art\u0027s evolution in the digital age. This year, installations will feature immersive elements like virtual reality, motion capture, and other sensory-based experiences that explore the intersection of the arts and technology. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Art helps us understand our society better, and that\u0027s why art will never fade away. Artists can look at what it is about our human condition that needs to be told and expressed and do it in a multitude of ways. These creative outlets allow us to understand society better and how technology can play a role. This is something that the Georgia Tech community does a great job of, as well as finding new ways to engage, communicate, and work together.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrazzle sees a \u0022thirst for expression\u0022 among the campus community, and Georgia Tech Arts sees an opportunity to expand its role in empowering students to explore STEAM education. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022I believe the future of art is through technology, so events like this help showcase that you may come to Georgia Tech to learn something like engineering or manufacturing, but at the same time, you\u0027ll see parallels to art in what you\u0027re learning in the classroom.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough the development of Tech\u2019s planned arts district, which will be located at the former Randall Brothers site, Brazzle is confident that \u201cGeorgia Tech can be at the forefront\u201d of the new era for the arts by supporting education, research, and entrepreneurship around cutting-edge applications of technology to artistic practice.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out the full schedule of TechArts Festival events below. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Musician\u2019s Network 1000 Couches Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\/strong\u003E Friday, March 28, 2 \u2013 10 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Tech Green\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy free live music from Georgia Tech bands and Atlanta artists.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchool of Music Concerts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDates, times, and locations vary.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Georgia Tech School of Music for an electrifying lineup of concerts that celebrate creativity and collaboration. From the powerful harmonies of the GT Chorale and Treble Choir to the cutting-edge sounds of the Laptop Orchestra and Sonic Ecology, each performance pushes the boundaries of music and technology. Don\u0027t miss orchestras, bands, and unique showcases like the IMPACT Lab Recital and Pitch-a-Piece Concert \u2014 where artistry and innovation collide.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/music.gatech.edu\/ensemble-concerts\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPoetry @ GT Open Mic Night\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Thursday, April 3, 6 \u2013 7:30 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Ferst Center for the Arts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShare and enjoy poetry with the Georgia Tech community. Free food and drinks will be provided.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u2018Spring Awakening\u2019 by DramaTech\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhe\u003Cstrong\u003En\u003C\/strong\u003E: Multiple dates beginning April 4, 8 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Dean James E. Dull Theater\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDramaTech presents \u003Cem\u003ESpring Awakening\u003C\/em\u003E, a Tony Award-winning musical that explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignant and passionate story.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/dramatech.org\/events\/spring-awakening-2\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/2025\/04\/03\/fusion-art-and-technology-georgia-tech\u0022\u003EThe Fusion of Art and Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Thursday, April 3, 4 \u2013 6 p.m.; April 4, Noon \u2013\u0026nbsp;2 p.m.\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Coda Plaza\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy an exhibition of work from Georgia Tech researchers and artists who are incorporating AI into their research, art, and course design. Their work explores the possibilities and limits of AI within creativity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFerst Center for the Arts Community Art Gallery Expo\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Monday, April 7, 5 \u2013 6 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Ferst Center for the Arts Lobby\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate creativity and community with a showcase of artistic talents from Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff in this expo that brings visual storytelling to life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EARTlanta\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Tuesday, April 15, all day\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Arts Plaza and Tech Green \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJoin Georgia Tech Arts for an interactive event with activities like bracelet making, mini-model aquarium design, pottery painting, succulent planting, and custom soda creation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGT Arts Block Party\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen: Friday, April 18, 4 \u2013 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EWhere: Arts Plaza\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClose out the festival with a high-energy block party at the Ferst Center featuring music, dance performances, food, and a celebration of all things art at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor updates throughout the festival, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/2025-tech-arts-festival\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Evisit Georgia Tech Arts\u2019 website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Arts\u2019 featured event showcases how the Institute is embracing a new era of the arts. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech Arts\u2019 featured event showcases how the Institute is embracing a new era of the arts.  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