Chair: Kristóf Fenyvesi
Submission period: 15 May–15 June 2023
Event: 30 July, 1 – 5pm
To propose a Family Day activity please fill out this short Google Form.
Bridges Family Day is our opportunity to give back to the community that has hosted our conference and to share the fun of mathematics and art with local families and Bridges participants. Family Day is always free and open to the public.
Family Day has been hosted at universities, schools, museums, and libraries. Bridges participants volunteer to lead hands-on activities and demonstrations and generously provide all materials. Examples of previous contributions include make-and-take workshops, large group built sculptures, puzzles, games, magic tricks, and origami. Like all events at Bridges, the offerings are diverse and creative. The programs for previous Family Days list all activities and can be found at https://www.familyday.hu.
There are typically about 20 activities and most run continuously on a drop-in basis for the full 4-hours of Family Day. The activities may take place in one large space or multiple locations around the venue. We try to provide one student volunteer to help each activity leader.
It is easy to submit a proposal for a Family Day activity. A simple Google form will be posted on this page in May. The deadline for submissions is June 15. The local venue provides tables, chairs, and electricity (if needed). Presenters must provide all other supplies and equipment.
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Can mathematics be playful, can it be fun? Can mathematics be intriguing, attractive, amazing and magical, even for those who did not think it was the most inspiring class at school? During Family Day, we throw open our doors and invite people of all ages to browse a rich collection of artistic and scientific workshops and fun programs.
Family Day offers an on-site immersion into the fun world of mathematics and arts. Conference participants, including artists, scholars and educators will offer activities, games, workshops, interactive demonstrations, and presentations, giving visitors an opportunity to get inspired by STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Family Day is open to visitors of all ages!
Contact
If you have any questions regarding Family Day, please contact the chair at familyday@bridgesartmath.org.