Looking for ways to connect with SIGGRAPH’s creative side? This session offers an open and inviting introduction to the ACM SIGGRAPH Digital Arts Community (DAC), a vibrant network that brings together artists, designers, technologists, and researchers working across digital and computational media arts.

Attendees will get a clear overview of how DAC supports creative exchange through inclusive programs designed to encourage experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration across disciplines. The session highlights key DAC initiatives, including SPARKS Lightning Talks, online and hybrid exhibitions, and the student digital art competition, along with opportunities for global engagement through partnerships with organizations such as ISEA and Expanded Animation.

Whether you are a student, a first-time SIGGRAPH attendee, or someone curious about engaging more deeply with SIGGRAPH’s creative communities, this session provides a friendly entry point into DAC’s activities and a chance to discover how you can share your work, connect with others, and participate in an international network of digital arts practitioners.