SOURCE: Generative Art Lecture Series with Martin Grasser
This autobiographical lecture from Martin shares his story: how he began working with generative art, the projects that defined his practice, and what he’s exploring now.
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 for YouTube link. Link in bio!
Co-sponsored by:
Social Software
The Generative Art Foundation
UCLA Design Media Arts
SOURCE: Generative Art Lecture Series with Mitchell F. Chan
This autobiographical lecture from Mitchell shares his story: how he began working with generative art, the projects that defined his practice, and what he’s exploring now.
Mitchell F. Chan
Hosted by Lauren Lee McCarthy, Social Software
Location: Zoom
Date: 7 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
RSVP for Zoom access. Link in bio!
Co-sponsored by:
UCLA Social Software
The Generative Art Foundation
Coming Soon!
Martin Grasser
Hosted by Jeff Davis, The Generative Art Foundation
Location: UCLA Broad Art Center (EDA) and Zoom
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
SOURCE: Generative Art Lecture Series with Operator (Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti)
This autobiographical lecture from Operator shares their story: how they began working with generative art, the projects that defined their practice, and what they’re exploring now.
Operator (Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti)
Hosted by Casey REAS, Social Software
Location: Zoom
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: Noon Pacific
RSVP for Zoom access. Link in bio!
Co-sponsored by:
UCLA Social Software
The Generative Art Foundation
Coming Soon!
Mitchell F. Chan
Hosted by Lauren Lee McCarthy, Social Software
Location: Zoom
Date: 7 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
Martin Grasser
Hosted by Jeff Davis, The Generative Art Foundation
Location: UCLA Broad Art Center (EDA) and Zoom
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
Save the dates for SOURCE: Generative Art Lecture Series!
These autobiographical lectures feature artists we love sharing their story: how they began working with generative art, the projects that defined their practice, and what they’re exploring now.
Each talk ends with a Q&A with the host who invited them. Details below!
Operator (Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti)
Hosted by Casey REAS, Social Software
Location: Zoom
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: Noon Pacific
Mitchell F. Chan
Hosted by Lauren Lee McCarthy, Social Software
Location: Zoom
Date: 7 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
Martin Grasser
Hosted by Jeff Davis, The Generative Art Foundation
Location: UCLA Broad Art Center (EDA) and Zoom
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 5pm Pacific
Co-sponsored by:
UCLA Social Software
The Generative Art Foundation
UCLA Department of Design Media Arts
Individual event posts with RSVP links will be released one week before each event!
The Generative Art Foundation, in partnership with @ai21c_foundation , is proud to support HausCode, a new initiative @haus_der_kunst inviting digital artists to critically engage with museum programming. Selected artists receive €2,000 and online exhibition.
hausderkunst.de/en/hauscode
We’re thrilled to receive a $25,000 Generative Art Foundation Grant in support of p5.js!
This grant directly supports the global community keeping p5.js strong: contributors, stewards, and coordinators working across accessibility, stability, and long-term sustainability. It helps ensure p5.js continues to be a reliable, accessible, and innovative creative coding library for artists, educators, and students worldwide.
Thank you to the Generative Art Foundation @genartfound for investing in the future of creative coding. And to everyone who uses, teaches, and contributes to p5.js.
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 genartfoundation.org
We’re excited to share our first preservation initiative! The On-Chain Artwork Explorer renders generative art projects directly from the Ethereum blockchain, providing independent access to artworks without relying on external servers or APIs. Our first partner is @artblocks_io and the explorer currently supports the AB 500 collection. To learn more, please visit our Resources page.
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Since establishing the Generative Art Fund in 2021, it’s been our dream to broaden our charter and champion the field of generative art beyond fiscal support. Today, we are proud to announce that we’ve officially evolved into the Generative Art Foundation, with an expanded mission. Our new focus areas include:
Opportunity: Expanding opportunities for creative coding by supporting organizations that merge art and programming, and championing diversity and inclusivity.
Education: Fostering public appreciation of generative art through educational events and cultural exchanges and serving as a resource for academic research.
Preservation: Securing the future of generative art by researching and implementing digital preservation solutions and building a diverse collection of artworks.
Partnership: Collaborating with museums and other art institutions to integrate generative art into exhibitions and facilitate on-chain acquisitions.
We invite you to contribute to our mission. Your donations enable us to maintain current giving levels while expanding our scope. Since 2021, more than $1.5 million has been donated by artists and individuals who believe in the future of generative art. We are now growing our endowment to secure the foundation’s financial stability and ongoing impact.
For more information, please visit our new website at genartfoundation.org and follow us @genartfound . If you’d like to contribute or learn more about how to get involved, please send us an email or direct message.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for joining us as we begin an exciting new chapter in the story of generative art.
Sincerely,
Jeff Davis & Erick Calderon
Co-Founders, The Generative Art Foundation
