We apply digital art and technology to create positive social impact.


Research

We test and scale creative projects
with high impact potential.

Education

We teach digital tools to support
artists and technologists.

Public Programs

We host inspiring events that
promote meaningful new work.


   Upcoming Classes and Events


Selected Projects

Urban Prototyping

A global movement exploring how prototyped art, design, and tech projects can improve cities.

Creative Currency

An initiative uniting leaders in tech, community development, and the new economy to solve problems.

Art Hack Day

A series of weekends that rapidly create new technology-driven art and uncover new creative possibilities.

Seaquence

A living, growing ecosystem of musical lifeforms that anyone can explore, see and hear.

From The Blog

Teaching Code to Create Art: Help us Share our Education Program Online

05/22 · Since 2008 Gray Area has been facilitating Creative Coding and Physical Computing Courses in San Francisco. We are committed to raising awareness for and participation in digital arts and culture. Through our Creative Code education program we are teaching the fundamental skills of today: open source programming, software hacking, and interaction design. We have held [...]


04/23 · Discover SF Hackathon Recap

04/17 · Winning the Urban Data Challenge

04/15 · Looking Back at Tribeca Hacks: Archives

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