Programs

  • GeekFest West Programming

    The long-term goal of Courtyard Media Foundation is to establish the organization as a regional leader in creative empowerment-amplifying community narratives, supporting emerging creators, and delivering flagship experiences like GeekFest West that evolve into nationally visible, hybrid-access platforms for connection, education, and cultural celebration. In 2024, this was done with over 128 days of active programming, including multi-day immersive experiences at GeekFest West, hybrid-access events including meetings and Podcasts, and ongoing mentorship sessions. In 2024, the following sessions and activities were held: 18 panels, workshops, and game sessions, 15 media literacy workshops Zoom meetings, 65 vendor-themed booth installations, 52 podcast episodes produced, 5 community roundtables and listening sessions, and 4 community mixers and networking events. In addition, the organization issued the following publications: 6 promotional newsletters, 3 post-event recap reports, 34 research briefs on media impact and digital equity on TechTime Radio, 3 community toolkits for storytelling and podcasting, and 1 downloadable event guide and interactive map.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $225.3K