Art-a-thon

Art-a-thon

Get ready for a day of non-stop creativity, fun, and friendly competition at Art-a-thon—the ultimate celebration of student talent at the Crow Museum of Asian Art, planned by students, for students! Packed with exciting activities where you can connect with friends, express your artistic side, show off your skills, and compete for prizes and bragging rights, this event is for everyone, whether you're a budding artist or just wanting to enjoy the vibes! Come for the art, stay for the food and fun.

Note: All winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Winners must be present at time of the announcement to win the awards.

T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The star of the Art-a-thon event, the T-shirt design competition invites you to show off your creative flair for the chance to have your design featured as official merchandise at the Crow Museum gift shop.

Competition criteria will be announced at 10:30 a.m. during the Breakfast with Temoc. Entrants can stop by the Museum anytime throughout the day to receive details.

Winner announced at the awards ceremony.

BREAKFAST WITH TEMOC

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Mingle with fellow students and get ready for a day of fun and excitement while you indulge in breakfast bites while hanging out with Temoc.

CHALK BLOCK AND TIE DYE

10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Create a chalk mural or your favorite tie dye pattern with all the colors of the rainbow as you lounge outside under the Museum canopy.

CRAFTS

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Stop by the studio and pick up a new hobby as you make one-of-a-kind rock paintings, tote bags, and origami. All supplies provided.

FOOD TRUCKS

12:00-2:30 p.m.

Grab your lunch from a food truck before or after making some crafts under the Museum canopy.

CANDY ART COMPETITION

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Using a mixture of cookies, candies and more, compete to make the best edible recreation of a Museum masterpiece.

Winner selected by Judge’s choice. Winner announced at the awards ceremony.

SCAVENGER HUNT COMPETITION

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Explore various exhibits with a series of riddles that will challenge you to find specific artworks on display to decipher a special code.

The fastest time to unlock the code wins a prize. Winner announced at the awards ceremony.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCES

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Experience a vibrant showcase of cultural talent as student organizations take the stage to share music, dance, and traditions from around the world!

DJ and Dishes by Candlelight

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Heat up the night with hot yums and body-rocking drums as a DJ from Radio UTD spins the turntables while you enjoy some finger-licking food and drink and craft your own light- up lanterns.

PHOTOBOOTH

7:00-10:00 p.m.

Make unforgettable memories with your friends as you snap printed and digital photos in our custom photobooth—perfect for capturing every moment of the night!

DRESS TO IMPRESS COMPETITION

8:00-8:30 p.m.

Do you think you have a fashion sense to beat them all? Compete in our final competition of the night where you will re-create an artwork out of unusual material.

Winners will be selected by popular vote during the Awards ceremony.

AWARDS CEREMONY

8:45 p.m.

Find out who had what it takes to win each competition of the day during our awards ceremony to top off the night.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, 777 Loop Road Southwest, Richardson, United States