Code/Art Fest - Bigger than Ever!

March 14-15, 2020

Join us for 2 packed days of Art + Tech!

First 50 girls to RSVP will receive a FREE CodeArt T-Shirt!

Code/Art Fest showcases art created through code by students and professional artists. Attendees can interact with coded art, do hands-on STEAM activities during tech expo, take coding workshops, get inspired by tech talks, and celebrate the winners of our annual girls-only coding competition!

Join us on Day 1 |5pm-8pm| for a Keynote address by Emma Yang- a 3-time Carnegie Hall Performer, MIT-Solver, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder of Timeless, a mobile app that empowers Alzheimer’s patients to stay engaged and connected to loved ones.

Come back on Day 2 |12pm-5pm| for our Tech Expo, Art Exhibition and Coding Workshops!

Workshops

Workshops are coed and open for all ages 9-99! (Students 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the workshops). Advanced registration is required ($5 per workshop)- make sure to reserve your workshop(s) as an addition to your admission tickets. Workshops will be happening on March 15 (Day 2). Learn more about our workshops.

Block A

12:30 - 1:30 pm | Video Game Development *laptop required*

12:30 - 1:30 pm | Mobile Augmented Reality (AR) *smartphone required*

Block B

1:45 - 2:45 pm | Build Your First Website *laptop required*

1:45 - 2:45 pm | Creative Coding in Python *laptop required*

Block C

3:30 - 4:30 pm | 3D Modeling with Tinkercad Codeblocks *laptop required*

3:30 - 4:30 pm | Computing Careers and Pathways Panel

Participate in our Coding Competitions!

Interested in submitting your coded artwork to win prizes and on-stage recognition during Code/Art Fest? We have fun new themes and amazing prizes this year for the winners of each category including our People's Choice Award which is chosen by event attendees during the event.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

DEADLINE: FRIDAY FEB. 7TH, 2020

This is an interactive and educational event for students, parents, STEAM educators, and artists curious about coding and computer science, as well as local philanthropists and technologists interested in the advancement and inclusion of women in computer programming.

Agenda:

Day 1-

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Registration & Coded Art Preview

5:00 - 6:30 PM - Speaker Symposium

6:30 - 7:00 PM - Award Ceremony for Coding Competitions

7:00 - 8:00 PM - Meet & Greet (VIP ticket required)

Day 2 -

12:00 - 5:00 PM - Tech Expo, Digital Art Exhibition & Coding Workshops

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Block A Coding Workshops (pre-registration required)

1:45 - 2:45 PM - Block B Coding Workshops (pre-registration required)

3:00 - 3:30 PM - Awards & Prizes

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Block C Coding Workshops (pre-registration required)

Maps & Directions

Metered parking lot behind UM Newman Alumni Center or on the street. Venue is near the Metrorail University Station.