{"689909":{"#nid":"689909","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tech Arts Fest 2026 Showcases Creativity Across Campus ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom April 13\u201317, Georgia Tech Arts presented Tech Arts Fest, a five-day, campuswide celebration of creativity that brought together exhibitions, film, workshops, performances, and interactive experiences across the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned to connect students, faculty, staff, and the broader community, the festival highlighted the role of the arts at Georgia Tech and the ways creative practice intersects with research, technology, and everyday campus life. The festival drew strong participation from across campus, reflecting the depth of creative work happening at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTech Arts Fest is about creating space for discovery and connection,\u201d said Thomas Brazzle, assistant director, producing of residency at Georgia Tech Arts. \u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for the campus community to engage with the arts in different ways, whether that\u2019s experiencing new work, learning a skill, or sharing their own creative voice.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe 2026 festival built on this momentum with a week of events that activated campus spaces and invited participation at every level.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe festival opened Monday, April 13, with the Gallery Expo at the Ferst Center for the Arts, featuring student, faculty, and staff work alongside curated exhibitions including Cosmic Missteps and Campus Placemakers. The evening also included the unveiling of a commissioned art piece by Georgia Tech alum Jos\u00e9 Awo, inspired by student and alumni reflections on belonging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, April 14, the LMC Film Festival showcased original student films, offering a platform for emerging filmmakers and highlighting the intersection of storytelling, media, and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMidweek programming continued Wednesday, April 15, with the inaugural TechX Talk at the Ferst Center for the Arts. The event brought together student artists, collaborators, and campus creatives to share projects and ideas, with opportunities for audience engagement and conversation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHands-on experiences took center stage Thursday, April 16, with events such as Paint \u0026amp; Pop and a Mixed Media Workshop, inviting participants to explore creative techniques in an accessible, collaborative environment.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe festival culminated Friday, April 17, with the Tech Arts Fest Block Party, a high-energy closing event featuring live performances, music, food, and interactive activities, including \u201cThe Groovement\u201d in partnership with TekStyles and guest artists.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the week, Tech Arts Fest reflected Georgia Tech\u2019s broader commitment to integrating creativity into a research-driven environment. By bringing together disciplines, perspectives, and communities, the festival underscored how the arts contribute to innovation, well-being, and a more connected campus experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCreativity is essential to how we learn, collaborate, and solve problems. Tech Arts Fest highlights the many ways the arts are already influencing the Georgia Tech community,\u201d said Santana Nash, artistic residency and student programming coordinator.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech Arts Fest was free and open to the campus community.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExplore photos and highlights from the week.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFrom April 13\u201317, Georgia Tech Arts will present Tech Arts Fest, a five-day, campuswide celebration of creativity that brings together exhibitions, film, workshops, performances, and interactive experiences across the Institute. Designed to connect students, faculty, staff, and the broader community, the festival highlights the role of the arts at Georgia Tech and the ways creative practice intersects with research, technology, and everyday campus life.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"From April 13\u201317, Georgia Tech Arts will present Tech Arts Fest, a five-day, campuswide celebration of creativity that brings together exhibitions, film, workshops, performances, and interactive experiences across the Institute. 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