The Institute for Electronic Arts is a high-technology research studio facility within the School of Art and Design, NYSCC, Alfred University, New York. The IEA encourages and supports projects that involve interactive multi-media systems, experimental sonic/video production, digital imaging, print, and publications. The IEA is committed to developing cultural interactions spurred by technological experimentation and artistic investigations.

Beginning in 1969, the School of Art and Design was the first fine art program in the country to incorporate video and electronic technologies into its curriculum. This helped to lay the groundwork for 1989’s cross-disciplinary, Electronic Arts Initiative at the School of Art and Design. This initiative was started by faculty members within the Division of Two-Dimensional Studies and grew out of a response to the profound impact that emerging technologies were having in the fields of print, time-based, and interactive arts.

The IEA was then established in 1997 with the focus of developing electronic imaging studios to support cross-disciplinary work and to sponsor interactive artist residencies for the promotion of professional dialogues. The IEA currently develops projects to support electronic and print studios and international communications.

The IEA is dedicated to the integration of electronic media within the fine arts disciplines through a focus on artmaking, research, and education. In recognition of this integration, the IEA develops working partnerships with industry and other organizations. To identify the needs of contemporary artists, the Institute supports evolving electronic studio research labs, hosts national and international conferences, and runs artists’ residencies and workshops. The IEA encourages and supports projects that involve interactive multimedia, distance communication systems, experimental music/video environments, and print publications. The IEA is dedicated to the global interactions of technological experimentation and artistic investigations.

Institute for Electronic Arts, School of Art and Design

2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY 14802

iea@alfred.edu