Generative Art Foundation

Our mission is to elevate generative art in all its forms and promote creative coding as a meaningful artistic practice.

[Logan Woodyard @loganxwoodyard]

EMERGENCE IN MARFA | Official Trailer

World Premiere: June 4th in Los Angeles, The Culver Theater, @NewMediaFF

[The Lumen Prize @lumenprize]

Special Commendation Award
Sponsored by The Generative Art Foundation

Building on previous editions, we’re pleased to present a Special Commendation Award in partnership with @genartfound, dedicated to identifying and supporting a BIPOC female artist working in generative art.

The award carries a $5,000 prize, recognising outstanding practice and supporting continued artistic development within a field where representation and access remain urgent priorities.

We’re incredibly grateful to the @genartfound for making this opportunity possible.

✨ $30,000 total prize pool
🏆 Three award categories
🌍 Global art prize
🗓️ Entries close May 23
🔗 https://t.co/OO4GWYHYkY

[The Lumen Prize @lumenprize]

2026 Additional Opportunities

Artists entering the 2026 Lumen Prize may also be eligible for additional opportunities running alongside the main category awards.

To apply for The Carla Rapoport Award and the Nordic Award you will be required to opt-in to the opportunity during your application.

The MUTEK Forum Opportunity and Special Commendation Award are assessed automatically for eligible applicants.

→ MUTEK Forum Opportunity (@mutek_montreal)

→ Special Commendation Award (@genartfound)

→ Carla Rapoport Award (@carlajr)

→ Nordic Award (@kunstsilo)

🗓️ Entries close May 23
🔗 https://t.co/OO4GWYHYkY

[Logan Woodyard @loganxwoodyard]

Proud to announce that Emergence in Marfa is an Official Selection at the 17th New Media Film Festival @NewMediaFF

World Premiere: June 4th at the historic Culver Theater, LA As generative art moves from the cultural periphery into the contemporary canon, the materials of our time are no longer just steel and concrete- they are code and algorithms. Set against the high desert of Marfa, Texas, during Art Blocks' Marfa Weekend, this documentary looks beyond the 'black box' of the screen. It is an exploration of code as a physical material, and a search for the human pulse within an automated world. This project wouldn't exist without the generous backing of The Generative Art Foundation @genartfound at Philanthropic Ventures Foundation.

This film is built entirely on the brilliance of its subjects. An immense thank you to the incredible collective of artists and collaborators who made this project possible:

@artblocks_io
@aa_murakami
@BernarVenetArt
@carreras_anna
@luke_shannon_
@ivoentchev
@TODNExist
@remnynt
@toThePixel
@dadabots
@madebyoona
@mitchellfchan
@heeey_eth
@ArtOnBlockchain
@jeffgdavis
@peeren_van
@clarkunderwood
@marfastgeorge
@glitchmarfa

[pravijn ⚫️ @pravijn]

fortunate to have made it to this event at UCLA Broad Art Center

enjoyed this IRL reminder of the love and beauty in art and design

didn't know I had missed other weeks of talks organized by @laurenleemack and @REAS

[STONE @NaughtalieStone]

Thank you to @martingrasser @jeffgdavis for igniting my intellectual spark yesterday. A wonderful lecture and talk @UCLA last night hosted by @REAS.

What I found most compelling was the absolute mastery both these artists have in terms of their craft as well as their language / understanding to speak and unpack said craft.

And yet - both remain so humble, so open, vulnerable even. This remains the mark of my favorite thinkers and creators: unrelenting curiosity mixed with a touch of imposter syndrome. It’s a potent recipe for meaningful work and expression in this journey we call life.

[Social Software @socialsoftware_]

SOURCE: Generative Art Lecture Series with Martin Grasser

Hosted by Jeff Davis, The Generative Art Foundation
Location: UCLA Broad Art Center (EDA) and YouTube
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific

RSVP: https://t.co/9oYDFoPuCy

[martin grasser @martingrasser]

I am grateful to be speaking at @UCLA_DMA next Tuesday about The Art of Infrastructures.

The talk is sponsored by @socialsoftware_ and the @genartfound

A lecture about the impact of Arial, how a photocopier taught me about generative art and algorithms, the Twitter bird, and systems hiding in plain sight.

Hosted by my good friend @jeffgdavis, followed by Q&A.

Would love to see you there, in LA or on zoom. Please RT and share!

RSVP in next message 📩

[Jeff Davis @jeffgdavis]

Next week, I'm excited to host my friend @martingrasser for a presentation @UCLA_DMA sponsored by @socialsoftware_ @genartfound. LA friends please join us live, remote friends over YouTube. RSVP in next message 📩

[Operator @operator_______]

Can’t wait to speak @UCLA Design Media Arts next week about our practice and approach to generative art!

Thank you @socialsoftware_ @genartfound @REAS @laurenleemack for including us in the Source Generative Art Lecture series.

Link to tune in ⬇️

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

The Generative Art Foundation, in partnership with AI21C, is proud to support HausCode, a new initiative @HausderKunst inviting digital artists to critically engage with museum programming. Selected artists receive €2,000 and online exhibition.

https://t.co/MZlOIHIqpY

[Processing @ProcessingOrg]

We’re thrilled to receive a $25,000 Generative Art Foundation Grant in support of p5.js! This grant strengthens our global community and supports long-term accessibility, stability, and sustainability. Huge thank you to @genartfound and all who support p5.js!

[Florian Zumbrunn @florianzumbrunn]

Big big thank you to @genartfound for sponsoring and supporting CODE+MATTER.

Putting up the exhibition was a journey, and having you in our corner was a huge help 🙏

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

We held our first major fundraising event in Marfa ahead of @artblocks_io weekend and raised nearly $200,000 for @genartfound! Thank you everyone who contributed, we are humbled by your support. If you'd like to learn more and join the cause, please visit https://t.co/y14H5huQIy

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

@williamapan We're excited for the presentation!

[William Mapan @williamapan]

PRESENTING: CODE + MATTER
Oct 21st-26th

Today, we’re proud to reveal the group show we worked on for the past months!

The exhibition brings together @MacTuitui @Julien_Espagnon @florianzumbrunn and myself.

Rather than prompts, we write programs that sometimes transform into paintings, sculptures or reworked prints.

Today is one of those days.

#generativeart

[Alexis André @MacTuitui]

PRESENTING: CODE + MATTER
Oct 21st-26th

Today, we’re proud to reveal the group show we worked on for the past months!

The exhibition brings together @williamapan @Julien_Espagnon @florianzumbrunn and myself.

Rather than prompts, we write programs that sometimes transform into paintings, sculptures or reworked prints.

Today is one of those days. #generativeart

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

@MacTuitui Our pleasure!

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

https://t.co/9ShvUliQ7F

[Generative Art Foundation @genartfound]

We’re excited to share our first preservation initiative! The On-Chain Artwork Explorer renders generative art directly from the Ethereum blockchain, providing independent access w/o external servers or APIs. Our first partner is @artblocks_io & the AB 500 collection. Dive in 👇