The Creators Fiesta

Follow Your Imagination to the Creators Fiesta!

Celebrate creativity and spark inspiration at the Creators Fiesta – a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making during your ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual 25 experience!

At the Creators Fiesta, you can explore and participate in:

The Fiesta Studio: Be a Creative Constructor!

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio – part creator space, part art lab. Keep your eye out for daily activities with local artists who will lead drop-in workshops to get your creative juices flowing. Let’s celebrate by creating and making together – see the Fiesta Studio schedule of workshops below!


The Creators Gallery

Showcasing creative learning experiences that spark curiosity and ignite student agency, these projects cultivate critical thinking, inspire creative expression, and spark artistic exploration. Throughout the Creators Gallery, you can explore traditional fine arts, digitally designed works, video games, poetry, sculpture, and more – created by students and educators. Plus, discover resources to take back to your school to inspire creativity with your students!


Joy in Creative Exploration

Throughout the Creators Fiesta, discover the joy in learning and creating as you engage with student projects. Doodle, draw, contemplate or reflect on your creative journey. The Creators Fiesta is your space to find new ideas to spark your imagination, rejuvenate your creative spirit with hands-on making, and connect with fellow creators in the ISTE+ASCD community!

The Creators Fiesta will be open daily.

  • Sunday, June 29, 12-3:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 30, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 2, 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.

The Fiesta Studio Drop-In Workshop Schedule:

Sunday, June 29, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Share Joy – Make a Bot!
with ISTE+ASCD Educators & Creators

Monday, June 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
El Mariachi as a Contemporary Icon Community Mural Day 1
with San Antonio artists Kim Bishop and Luis Valderas

Monday, June 30, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Draw Together!
with mainstage speaker and artist, Shantell Martin
*this is not a “drop-in” session

Tuesday, July 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
El Mariachi as a Contemporary Icon Community Mural Day 2
with San Antonio artists Kim Bishop and Luis Valderas

Wednesday, July 2, 9:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Studio Activity: Surprise Making Mix!
with ISTE+ASCD staff and volunteers

The Creators Fiesta celebrates imagination, curiosity, and creativity through hands-on making and connections with fellow creators in the ISTE+ASCD community.

Celebrate summer & celebrate creativity at the Creators Fiesta!