The second annual Maker Show, presented by the Fab Lab Permian Basin at Odessa College, will hold a closing reception at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Phillips Goff Gallery in Sedate Hall and announce the winners of this year’s exhibition.
“The exhibit showcases users and items of the Fab Lab and demonstrates the possibilities of beginner to advanced creative journeys. We had almost twice as many entries this year as we did for the first Maker Show last year. This year, we had 49 entries –– 27 individuals submitted their work, various individuals also submitted multiple entries, and some makers worked collaboratively on entries,” Fab Lab Director Adriana Moreno said in a news release.
Most of the makers, with the exception of one – a University of North Texas student, are local including Odessa College students and employees, Fab Lab members and employees, UTPB students and employees, and general community members. Through the use of digital fabrication technology and traditional mediums, such as CNC machines, 3D printers, laser engravers/cutters, and the vinyl cutter, the participants created various works which include items such as ceramics pieces, paintings, jewelry, and prints.
Prior to Tuesday’s event, a panel of judges voted on the entries in the following categories: engineering, art, mixed media, kids, best machine use, external Fab Lab/makerspace, personal CNC or at-home equipment. The awards will also include an award for the people’s choice.
“Our mission at the Fab Lab is to instill and foster the maker spirit in everyone … any maker at any skill level from kids to at-home hobbyists to entrepreneurs, artists, and professional craftsman can take advantage of the resources available to them at the Fab Lab,” Moreno said in the release.
