XOXO (festival)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/xoxo-festival

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?2012
2. What is the founders?Andy Baio and Andy McMillan
3. What is the XOXO festival?XOXO is a fun gathering for people who create art and games online, where they can show their work and meet other creators.
4. Who started the XOXO festival?Two friends named Andy Baio and Andy McMillan started XOXO to give online artists a place to share and learn.

Independent Artists: Creators who operate outside of traditional corporate structures, maintaining creative control and often self-funding or crowdfunding their projects.
Digital Natives: Individuals who have grown up in the digital age and are inherently familiar with and adept at using digital technologies and online platforms.
Experimental Festival: An event designed to explore new formats, ideas, and interactions, often deviating from conventional structures to foster innovation and unique experiences.
Crowdfunding: The practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet.