We did all that, and more! 2023 Recap

This past year saw exciting changes and growth for the Octavia Project. Our summer programs welcomed their largest cohort yet, we expanded our STEAM curriculum, and a new partnership brought increased visibility to our participants' work and annual showcase. As the year comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has been a part of our community this … Continue reading We did all that, and more! 2023 Recap

Announcing: Positive Obsessions 2023

This year, we hosted another incredible Summer Institute. Participants createdemergent maps, wrote speculative fiction stories, coded interactive games, and so much more. Each year, we compile a zine to celebrate and share our participants' work with the Octavia Project community.  We're elated to share with you this year's edition of Positive Obsessions. You can read the full zine here. During … Continue reading Announcing: Positive Obsessions 2023

That’s a wrap on summer 2023

Watching our high school participants share their creations at our 9th Annual showcase was inspiring. Every seat in the room was filled. We spent the evening listening to stories, examining art, and interacting with games developed by our participants. It was a treat to experience the world through their eyes and learn about their hopes for the future. Photo Credit: Emmanuel Abreu Samarra, … Continue reading That’s a wrap on summer 2023