CAVIC Festival 2023

Event Date: 11/9/2023

Festival Details

Location: Abuja

Theme: Unveiling Abuja's Grand Tapestry of Creativity

Brief: CAVIC Festival 2023 focuses on the interconnectedness of our digital world. Explore how emerging technologies are bridging gaps and creating new opportunities across industries.

Festival Schedule

Opening Day

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Registration & Welcome
Location:
Arrival and registration of guests for the CAVIC Art and Tech Festival.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Opening Ceremony
Location:
Official opening of the festival featuring the unveiling of the exhibitions including the Interactive Kinetic Sculpture (KST6), Data Couture, and AI installations.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Exhibition Viewing
Location:
Guided tours of the art-tech installations with demonstrations from the artists and creators.

Featured Speakers

Yahaya Maikori

Founder, Law Allianz. Co-founder Chocolate City Music

Cindy McWhorter

Unicef innovation specialist

Ono Faith

Business Manager, Aiivon

Michaela Moye

Film Maker, Actor, Activist

Nurdin Temitayo Busari

Publisher Amab Books

Alex Byanyiko

Award winning author

Salamatu Sule

Publisher

Chio Zoe

Fantasy Writer, Celebrated Author

Sam Doga

Floutist

Event Highlights

Interactive Kinetic Sculpture - KST6

This kinetic sculpture focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Created with fiber material chosen specifically for its electrical conductivity compatibility, the sculpture modelled by Anyanwu Emmanuel features mechanical movements programmed by 16-year-old automation engineer Anolue Chukwuemeka Patrick. The choice of fiber as the medium demonstrates a thoughtful integration of artistic materials with technological requirements.

Data Couture Collection

This wearable technology collection combines fashion with practical technology solutions, featuring: Wearable tech fashion pieces, Solar rechargeable backpacks, Data protective wallets. The collection demonstrates how fashion can be both functional and protective in the digital age.

AI Animation Installation

This original animation installation focuses on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), exploring the connection between health and wealth. The piece leverages artificial intelligence to create an innovative narrative about health's importance to prosperity.

AI-Infused Paintings

This exhibition combines traditional painting with artificial intelligence, featuring static artworks that extend into animated videos. The pieces demonstrate how traditional art mediums can be enhanced and transformed through digital technology.

Gallery

Press Coverage

Art Technology: National Gallery of Art seeks private sector collaboration

NAN News • 2023-11-09

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the private sector using arts and technology to create employment and boost the economy. The Director General of NGA, Mr Ebeten William Ivara stated this at the Maiden edition of the Creative Arts and Visual Imagery Centre’s (CAVIC) Festival of Art and Technology in Abuja.