Data and Art Hackathon

Join West Windsor Arts Council and Code for Princeton for an all-day STEAM inspired event bringing together artists, coders, community members, designers and more to wrangle data and visualize it. 

We will explore how data can be visually compelling, informative, and foster civic engagement by creating art based from data. Over the course of the day, teams led by artists and coders will create projects in physical and digital realm that visualize data to bring awareness and positively impact issues in our community. A panel of esteemed reviewers will evaluate projects at the end of the day and offer feedback. We will also offer educational and technical workshops featuring experts in their field.

No prior technology experience is needed - just enthusiasm and willingness to work collaboratively.

Schedule

Projects

Uncrash - Visualize NJDOT road accident and driver data to help uncov

Greengraph - Visualize electricity and natural gas usage in the town of Princeton to make information accessible, tangible, and relatable to everyone so they might think about their own peronal consumption. 

Water Toxicity - Creating visuals based on water toxicity levels in the VR 360 environment

Arts in the Everyday - Using data from "A Survey of Arts in Everyday Life (2002)" examine involvements of indiviuals in informal art activities like community theatre, chruch choir, or painting potraits in a home studio 

GIS Self Segregation - Visualize the self segregation patterns in West Windsor neighborhoods

FAQs

Are there any age limits to enter the event?

Absolutely not. We encourage all age groups and skill levels to participate. Our past events have featured elelmntary shcoool kids to folks enjoying their retirement !!!

NOTE: For minors we will need parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver form on the day of the event.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Directions to the WWAC and Parking info are available on their Location & Directions page

What should I bring to the event?

In order to participate please bring your own devices like laptop, tablet, or smartphone. For the artists, WWAC will provide basic visual arts materials, but please bring any tools or materials that you would like to use including electronic equipment.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For West Windsor Art Council please contact Aylin at aylin@westwindsorarts.org

For Code for Princeton please contact Hema at codeforprinceton@gmail.com 

Photo Waiver: By registering for this event, I give permission to West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) and Code for Princeton (CfP) to use any photographs or videos taken at the event on its website or in promotional materials without compensation. I understand that  WWAC and CfP own all the photographs and video taken at the event.