Eyebeam Art And Technology Center
Coordinates: 40°44′49.58″N 74°0′25.64″W / 40.7471056°N 74.0071222°W / 40.7471056; -74.0071222
| Eyebeam Art + Technology Center | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1997 |
| Location | 540 W. 21st Street, Manhattan, New York, USA |
| Website | www.eyebeam.org |
Eyebeam Art + Technology Center (Eyebeam) is a not-for-profit art and technology center in New York City. The organization's stated purpose is to promote the creative use of new technologies by providing a collaborative environment for research and experimentation at the intersection of art, technology, and culture. Eyebeam was founded by John S. Johnson III with co-founders David S. Johnson and Roderic R. Richardson.
Originally conceived as a digital effects and coding atelier and center for youth education, Eyebeam has become a center for the research, development, and curation of new media works of art and open source technology. Eyebeam annually hosts 20 resident artists and research fellows, co-produces youth educational programs, and presents exhibitions, performances, symposia, workshops, hackathons and other events. Projects developed at Eyebeam have received awards and recognition including Webby Awards, Guggenheim Fellowships, and the Prix Ars Electronica.
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