May 16 – Aug 23
Outside Linear TimeFounded as a not-for-profit organization by artists in 1977, Harvestworks has helped a generation of artists create new works using technology. Our mission is to support the creation and presentation of art works achieved through the use of new and evolving technologies. Our goals are to create an environment where artists can make work inspired and achieved by electronic media; to create a responsive public context for the appreciation of new work by presenting and disseminating the finished works; to advance the art community’s and the public’s “agenda” for the use of technology in art; and to bring together innovative practitioners from all branches of the arts collaborating in the use of electronic media. We assist with commissions and residencies, production services, education and information programs, and the presentation and distribution of their work.
For nearly five decades, Harvestworks has stood at the intersection of art, sound, and technology. Its programs have fostered collaboration between artists, engineers, and researchers, influencing generations of experimental musicians, composers, media artists, and educators. The organization’s model—combining residencies, technical mentorship, education, and public presentation—has become a template for art-and-technology centers worldwide.
Harvestworks’ long history mirrors the evolution of electronic and digital art itself: from analog synthesizers and magnetic tape to interactive software, virtual reality, and AI-driven installations. Its enduring mission remains clear—to provide artists with the tools, knowledge, and support to create innovative works using new and evolving technologies.