ICAT - Amazon Expressions

The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) at Virginia Tech is proud to partner with Amazon Expressions in a groundbreaking two-day artistic collaboration that fosters creativity, community, and innovation among Amazon employees. As part of ICAT’s Strategic Initiatives, this program combines technology, art, and human expression to engage the Amazon workforce in different artistic expressions.

Day 1: Amazon DC Campus

The first day occurs on-site at Amazon, where employees engage in hands-on artistic workshops designed and led by ICAT or Virginia Tech researchers. The workshops range from visual and audio to turning food waste into paint, you name it. Through these immersive activities, Amazon employees can step away from their daily routines, from 4:30 to 5:30, to experiment with new forms of creative expression.

Day 2: Torpedo Factory

On the second day, the researcher conducts the workshop at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a renowned hub for working artists and cultural exhibitions in Alexandria, Va.

The ICAT - Amazon Expressions collaboration underscores the belief that art and technology are not separate domains but interconnected forces that drive innovation.