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, 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 Institute for Electronic Arts 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 Institute for Electronic Arts currently develops projects to support electronic studios and international communications.

The Institute for Electronic Arts is dedicated to the integration of electronic media within the fine arts disciplines through a focus on art-making, research, and education. In recognition of this integration, the Institute for Electronic Arts 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 run artists’ residencies and workshops. The Institute for Electronic Arts encourages and supports projects that involve interactive multi-media, distance communication systems, experimental music/video environments, and publications. The Institute for Electronic Arts is dedicated to the global interactions of technological experimentation and artistic investigations.

The IEA studio features a time-based studio and large format digital printer, paper/print storage and workspace. Studios in the Division of Expanded Media area also available for AIRs with limited access. Check our facilities