Austin UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts - Panel Discussion
| Date | 11.16.25 |
| Time | 2pm–5pm |
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| Admission | Free |
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| Associated Program | EAST at MoHA |
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Join us for an afternoon celebrating Austin’s vibrant media arts community! As part of the Austin Studio Tour, UNESCO Austin and The Museum of Human Achievement are teaming up to host a casual Sip & Learn—an open invitation to connect, collaborate, and get inspired.
Enjoy complimentary bites, grab a drink from MoHA’s community bar, and mingle with the people and organizations shaping the future of media arts in Austin. Meet leaders from @themuseumofhumanachievement @austincinemakerspace, @austinschooloffilm, @hyperrealfilmclub, @fuseboxlive l, @weluvvideo, @arcosdance, @cityofaustinarts and more!
Throughout the day, hear from featured local media artists Aira McGilber, p1nkstar, Tiffany Smith, and Virginia L. Montgomery on what it’s like to create and present work in Austin and beyond. Engage with nonprofit leaders in short panels and conversations, discover new creative opportunities, and meet the UNESCO Austin team working behind the scenes to elevate our city’s global Media Arts designation.
Whether you’re a local media artist, filmmaker, educator, or simply curious about Austin’s creative ecosystem—come hang out, connect with community, and see what’s next for Media Arts in Austin!
Sessions
Session 1 (2:30-3:15pm)
Media Artists / Collectives: p1nkstar, Tiffany Smith, Virginia L. Montgomery, Aira McGilber (Side Quests)
Moderator: Zac Traeger
Session 2 (3:30-4:15pm)
Media Arts Organizations: Ron Berry (Fusebox), Cat Deiparine (We Luv Video), Rachel Stuckey (MoHA), David McMichael (Hyperreal Film Club)
Moderator: Faiza Kracheni
Session 3 (4:15-5pm)
UNESCO committee and exchange participants: Faiza Kracheni, Zac Traeger, Lisa B. Woods
Moderator: Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis
