The 2025 ACM SIGGRAPH 365 Community Showcases showcased SIGGRAPH’s yearlong commitment to education, professional development, and artistic expression from ACM SIGGRAPH Standing Committees. As part of the SIGGRAPH 2025 conference, community showcases offer a platform to showcase innovative content on year-round activities.
This year, SIGGRAPH Standing Committees and Affinity Groups presented on various topics important to the SIGGRAPH community, ranging from sessions like the SIGGRAPH Educators Program showcasing the winning entries from the SpaceTime competition to networking meet ups hosted by the Chapters Committee. Additional topics covered by Standing Committees and Affinity Groups include:
- Resume & Reel Reviews, hosted by the Early Career Development Committee;
- Numerous sessions hosted by the Digital Arts Committee, including how to get involved in the creative community and information about SPARKS;
- SIGGRAPH for Beginners
- The first meetup of the Rainbow Affinity Group as a formally recognized SIGGRAPH Affinity Group;
- The annual Pioneers meet up;
- Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations (WOSC)’s breakfast focused on navigating change during periods of transition; and
- Volunteerism with ACM SIGGRAPH.
In addition to the ACM SIGGRAPH 365 Community Showcases, the ACM SIGGRAPH Village was once again a central gathering space at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, BC, offering attendees a welcoming environment to learn more about the organization, connect with peers, and explore opportunities for involvement.
Members were encouraged to take part in shaping the future of the organization by casting their votes in the ACM SIGGRAPH elections, while non-members were invited to join and become part of the global community advancing computer graphics and interactive techniques.
The Education Committee played a prominent role in the Village this year, creating a supportive hub for educators to share curriculum strategies, build professional connections, and engage in fellowship. A highlight was the faculty-submitted student animation reel, showcasing outstanding work from the Education Committee Competition. This collection of student projects underscored the creativity, innovation, and teaching excellence within the ACM SIGGRAPH community.
The Digital Arts Community (DAC) contributed with a curated animation reel from artists within their community, offering fresh perspectives and creative explorations across diverse media. Meanwhile, the ACM SIGGRAPH Chapters highlighted the impact of their year-round activities, showcasing events, collaborations, and outreach efforts that extend the SIGGRAPH experience well beyond the annual conference.
The ACM SIGGRAPH Village continues to serve as a vibrant center for collaboration and inspiration, reflecting ACM SIGGRAPH’s mission to foster learning, creativity, and community across disciplines.