*********************************
There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
*********************************
Atlanta, GA | Posted: March 18, 2013
Office of the Arts
404-894-2787
www.arts.gatech.edu
Summary Sentence:
No summary sentence submitted.Full Summary:
Georgia Tech will host the TechArts Festival, a two-day annual event showcasing the creative spirit through student and faculty projects, on April 12-13, 2013. Music, dance, theatre, digital, literary and visual arts flourish at the technological research university, inspiring and reflecting research and education. The 2013 Festival includes works that showcase the convergence of art and technology, and also works that are solely artistic in nature. The Festival will be free and held at both indoor and outdoor venues on the Georgia Tech campus.
TechArts Festival LogoGeorgia Tech will host the TechArts Festival, a two-day annual event showcasing the creative spirit through student and faculty projects, on April 12-13, 2013. Music, dance, theatre, digital, literary and visual arts flourish at the technological research university, inspiring and reflecting research and education. The 2013 Festival includes works that showcase the convergence of art and technology, and also works that are solely artistic in nature. The Festival will be free and held at both indoor and outdoor venues on the Georgia Tech campus.
To help kick-off the weekend celebration, the Office of the Arts and the Council for the Arts cordially invite all staff in the Division to theTechArts Festival Opening Reception on Friday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Ferst Center for the Arts Westbrook Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
TechArts Festival 2013 Schedule
Performances:
Friday, April 12
Saturday, April 13
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – musical theatre by Drama Tech
8:00 p.m.
Dean Dull Theatre
Note: Additional performances to be scheduled include the band Good Golly Svengali and violinist Ralph Ferris of the string ensemble Ethel.
Visual Arts Exhibition Schedule and Locations:
Visual Art Exhibits are open Friday, April 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Please Note: Artists, exhibits, times and locations are subject to change. Please see www.arts.gatech.edu for updates.
All exhibitions and performances are free and open to the public. Tickets for the Drama Tech performances will be available first come-first serve at the door.
The TechArts Festival is coordinated by the Office of the Arts at Georgia Tech, a department in the Division of Student Affairs, in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Council of the Arts. Exploring the arts through events and activities, academic instruction, research, community partnerships and outreach demonstrates Georgia Tech’s commitment to the arts as an important part of its strategic plan.
For more information contact the Georgia Tech Office of the Arts at 404-894-2787.
