10 Art Events to Check Out at SXSW

SXSW is a mecca for all things artistic, whether or not people actually realize the foundations music, film, literature, and technology have in the arts and design. SXSW is more or less all about the current state of our culture, displayed in music showcases, film screenings, lectures, and meet-ups from March 8 to 17. If you are heading (or already on your way) to the Alamo state for the big celebration, promise us you'll make an effort to pop in to at least one of these 10 Art Events to Check Out at SXSW.

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Date: March 9

Address: The Omni Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Although science is widely assumed to be a field that is based around numbers and hard facts, it is increasingly becoming more visual and connected to the arts. Design plays an important role in science, but according to many leading experts, it is more than just pretty pictures. Especially for members of the younger generation and as a nation in general, we are becoming more visual learners. This discussion will cover the creative side of scientific discovery and will take place Saturday, March 9 at the Omni Downtown.

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Date: March 9

Address: The Omni Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

The availability of open source libraries and frameworks has allowed for explorations in various forms of expression and provided a common ground for collaborations between artists and creators. This panel will consist of a number of cutting-edge media artists and international creative technologists who will discuss the crossover between their genres in the present day. The event will take place Saturday, March 9 at the Omni Downtown.

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Date: March 9

Address: The Omni Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

3D production and print are developing at a rapid pace, especially in the fashion industry. This panel will show and discuss how constant advancements in 3D print is revamping the world of fashion and retail, with lectures from Daniel Stillman, founder of 3D print company Gotham Smith, and Liz Bacelar, founder of Decoded Fashion.

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Date: March 9

Address: Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

Based on the universal agreement that technology will play a large role in graphic design in the coming years, Android is sponsoring a seminar on the anticipated merging of these two fields. Android is focused on simplifying lives, enchanting people, and making them feel as if they can do amazing things with technology. The talk is aimed at designers and product managers who want to build simple, easy-to-use products. It will take place Saturday, March 9 at the Austin Convention Center.

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Date: March 9

Address: AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705

Yes, and...A Design Thinking Bootcamp is an RSVP-only event that will feature a design workshop with lectures and hands-on teaching from some of the field's leading experts. The workshop will cover the topics of how to become a future innovator and how to inspire multidisciplinary teams with radical collaboration between students, faculty, and industry professionals using prototyping to tackle big projects. It will take place at the AT&T Conference Center on Saturday, March 9.

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Date: March 8-12

Address: AMOA-Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

#FEED is a new community experience that made its premiere at SXSW last year. #FEED brings together the best of SXSW into an interactive exhibit showcasing Twitter's advertising and partners in developing technology. The goal of #FEED is to highlight the role of Twitter in facilitating creative collaboration between people, brands, technology, and art. The exhibit will take place at the Austin Museum of Art at the Jones Center and begins Friday, March 8.

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Date: March 8

Address: The Omni Downtown, 700 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

This event is another great example of the place where fine art meets technology. The event will include a panel discussion featuring some of the most prominent leaders in graphic design and software development, who will each present their piece on the intersection of art and technology in the modern age. For anyone interested in art or design, this is a hot topic that you should definitely strive to learn more about. The event will take place Friday, March 8 at the Omni Downtown.

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Date: March 8

Address: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78701

The Art of Akira exhibit has been on the road for the past three years, educating and entertaining fans with original sketches that developed the Anime art form. The exhibit is now coming to SXSW and will give fans an opportunity to learn about the Anime culture, how it developed from an art form into a film, and its integration in American culture. The event will take place Friday, March 8 at the Palmer Events Center.

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Date: March 8

Address: The Hilton, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

Christopher Janney is a trained architect who has worked within the fields of music and design for over thirty years. Janney blends the two fields together with a refreshing dynamic to create a showcase/lecture that is a must-see for art enthusiasts at SXSW. It will take place on March 8 at the downtown Hilton.

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Date: March 10

Address: The Belmont, 305 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

The Cut&Paste Design Throwdown is taking place on Sunday, March 10 at The Belmont. It is presented by Pointroll, and admission is free (with complimentary drinks included). The event will feature four top graphic design artists going head to head and a final round where two design teams square off against each other. There will also be a live DJ performance by RAC.

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