Founded by new media artist and professor, Mary Flanagan in 1999, techARTS for Girls is a community action project to encourage girls from the city of Buffalo and Erie County to learn about and use computers.
Class meetings are held at Squeaky Wheel located at 712 Main Street, where girls come to work with computer and media professionals from different fields. During that time they are taught fun, exciting computer programs by Squeaky Wheel staff and volunteers. Girls then work individually and in teams to produce digital artwork, self-portraits and record sound.
At one to two meetings per session, a guest woman computer scientist or artist utilizing technology will speak and answer questions about why she chose her field. This program offers nationally known artists and technologists the opportunity to act as members.
techARTS Beginner classes start up again on Friday, June 25th, 2010. Space is limited, so send in your completed application/registration by June 14th (in-hand) to reserve a spot in the summer round of classes. Applications received after this date will be considered for the next round of techARTS. Tuition for techARTS is $100 for a ten-week techARTS Beginners season or $100 for each techARTS Advanced workshop. In an effort to make techARTS accessible for as many girls as possible, we also offer tuition scholarships for families that find the $100 tuition fee to be a hardship. Scholarships provide 50% - 100% tuition waiver for qualified applicants. Send in your tuition waiver application along with your registration form by June 14th to be considered.
techARTS Beginners
Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
June 25th - August 27th
techARTS Advanced: Animation Camp
Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June 28th - July 2nd
techARTS Advanced: Web Design Camp
Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
August 2nd - August 6th
techARTS for Girls has received support from Open Meadows Foundation, Hodgson Russ LLP, Children's Foundation of Erie County, Jr. League of Buffalo, Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, American Associaton of University Women, Joseph C. Cornell Foundation, Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation, RGK Foundation and Starbucks Foundation.
