Horizons 2020

WHERE ART MEETS TECH

Horizons

GEORGIA TECH
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER
FEB 28TH-29TH

HackGT welcomes you to Horizons: an art+tech make-a-thon! At Horizons, participants will brainstorm, design, and create projects integrating art and technology, while attending workshops and mini-events. At the end of the event, we'll have a showcase of all the projects and judges will vote for specific categories and award prizes to the winning project teams.

This is an event open to everyone, and is actually for all skillsets! Whether you’re an artist in disguise 🎨, high-key music enthusiast 🎵, knitting aficionado 🐱 , dance machine 🎠 , or a puzzler 🎮 at heart, Horizons is THE event for you!

Get ready to expand your horizons!

Friday
5:30pm	Check in Team Formation Performances
6:30pm	Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm	Dinner Performances
8:00pm	The Make-a-thon begins! Ideation Workshop by the Design Bloc Designing for Accessibility Workshop by Corey Goergen
9:00pm	Camera Building in a Flash! Workshop by Film Photographers at GT
10:00pm	Snack
10:30pm	Mini Event - Inkbox Tattoos
12:00am	Make-a-thon pauses
Saturday
8:00am	Make-a-thon resumes
9:00am	Breakfast
10:00am	Design for Publication Workshop by The Technique
11:00am	Generative Workshop Studio Workshop by Mark Leibert
12:00pm	Lunch Performances
1:00pm	Writing Poetry from Thin Air… and Getting It Published! by John Jajeh
2:00pm	The Art and Angst of Zines Workshop by Katie Zong
3:00pm	Workshop by the Aeromaker Space
4:00pm	Intro to React Workshop by HackGT
5:00pm	Mini Event - Graphic design is my Passion!
6:00pm	Dinner Performances
7:00pm	Mini Event - Bob Ross Painting!
8:00pm	Make-a-thon Ends
8:30pm	Snack T-shirt Distribution
9:00pm	Gallery Judging
10:00pm	Closing Ceremonies

Note: The schedule is subject to change, and will be updated as more details arrive :)

What is a make-a-thon?

It's a creativity-driven event where teams make their ideas into reality with resources and support from HackGT!

How much will this cost?

Horizons is completely free! We will provide the food, swag, and resources you need so you can focus on your most creative creation.

Who can attend?

Anyone who is a Georgia Tech student, or is 18 and above can attend! With beginner-friendly workshops and the resources we'll provide, students from any background can come and enjoy!

What should I bring?

All you need to bring is yourself , your laptop, and your student ID! If you are not a Georgia Tech student you will also need to bring a government ID. Feel free to bring anything else (art supplies, tools, etc...) that you think would be helpful.

Where is Horizons?

We'll be waiting for you at the Instructional Center, aka, 759 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.

Will there be any makerspaces open during the event?

We’re excited to be partnering with the Hive this year, and they will be offering their space as well as mentorship during the event. While we have partnered with the Invention studio in the past, it will not be open to participants this time around. There are discussions with other makerspaces in the works!

When can I register?

Registration is open and will close for mentors and participants on Wednesday, February 26 2020 at 11:59pm

How long is the event?

Two days! Day 1 (Friday, Feb. 28) will start at 6pm and finish at 11pm; Day 2 (Saturday, Feb. 29) will start at 9am and finish by 10:30pm.

What resources will be there?

We'll be providing lots of arts supplies, hardware, and other cool supplies. A full list of available supplies and services is coming soon. Feel free to tell us what you want to see at the event in your application.

What size can teams be?

Team can be up to 4 people in size!

What if I don't have a team?

We will have a mixer at the start of the event to help you find a team! There will also be an ideation workshop where you can meet some more cool people.

Any other questions?

Email us at [email protected]

Horizons is a celebration of the amazing intersection between art and technology. It is a platform to share your findings. To share your feelings. To express yourself. Augment your work with a neat little sprinkle of technology. Register now, and begin your journey!

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all art and science."

Albert Einstein