Tech Arts Fest
The annual campus arts festival presented by Georgia Tech Arts
April 13–17, 2026
A five-day celebration of creativity across Georgia Tech featuring exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, performances, and a campus block party.
Explore the week below ↓
What is Tech Arts Fest?
Tech Arts Fest brings together students, faculty, and collaborators from across Georgia Tech for a week of creativity and community. Throughout the festival, campus spaces transform into places for artistic discovery — from gallery exhibitions and film screenings to hands-on workshops, performances, and interactive experiences.
Whether you're discovering new work, trying something new, or celebrating with friends, Tech Arts Fest invites the campus community to explore the arts together.
Explore the Week
Monday, April 13: Gallery Expo (5-7 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts
Kick off the festival with an evening of visual art and installations as we open our featured exhibitions, Cosmic Missteps and Campus Placemakers, presented by the Space Research Institute, Belonging and Student Support, and the School of City and Regional Planning.
Tuesday, April 14: LMC Film Festival (6-10 PM) @ Ehmer Theater (John Lewis Student Center)
Celebrate student filmmakers and storytelling through an engaging night of screenings and creative exploration at the Student Film Festival hosted by the School of Literature, Media, and Communication.
Wednesday, April 15: TechX Talk (4-7 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts
Discover innovative, creative projects and hear directly from student artists, collaborators, and campus creatives during GT Arts’ first TechX Talk. Free food and chances to win raffle prizes! Click Here to RSVP!
Thursday, April 16: Creative Workshops (12-4 PM) @ Arts Plaza & Ferst Center
Spend the afternoon making art, learning new skills, and enjoying food and music in a hands-on creative environment. Workshops include:
12PM: Paint and Pop w/ Paint N Sit ATL: Click Here to RSVP!
1-3PM: Pottery workshop w/ Tech Pottery: Click Here to RSVP!
3-5PM: Buzz Studios Workshop
Friday, April 17: Block Party (11-3 PM) @ Arts Plaza & Groovement w/ Tekstyles (6-9 PM)
Close out the festival with a fun block party and vendor market on Arts Plaza. Activities include:
Vendor market with 15+ vendors
DJ
Video game truck
Lawn games
Food trucks
Performances on stage (more info coming soon)
The Groovement w/ TekStyles (6–9 PM) @ Ferst Center for the Arts
Doors open @ 6PM
Food Truck
Why Tech Arts Fest Matters
Tech Arts Fest highlights the creativity that exists across Georgia Tech and brings together artists, makers, researchers, and audiences from across disciplines. Presented by Georgia Tech Arts, the festival reflects the Institute’s commitment to creativity as an essential part of innovation and community life.
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