Overview

The Grid is a global network connecting artists and technologists. It was launched in Silicon Valley and has since transformed into a multi-stakeholder platform of artists, technologists, cultural institutes, global art institutions, policy makers, and tech companies. The Grid follows an ambitious vision: We want to incorporate art-thinking into the development of new technologies and to jump-start a conversation between artists, technologists, and policy makers from around the world. By placing artists within tech R&D teams at the heart of the global tech industry, in Silicon Valley, we allow art thinking to positively influence tech design processes Additionally to our rapidly growing network, our new activities build on the findings of our investigation, published in the Art + Tech Reports of 2019 and 2020. Our partner network includes international art organizations, for-profit technology companies, representatives of civil society, academic and research institutions, local and international government offices, start-ups and beyond.The Grid is generously supported by a EUNIC grant in the framework of the European ‘Houses’ of Culture project, initiated by the European Parliament and implemented by EUNIC in close collaboration with the European Commission and the European External Action Service. EUNIC is Europe’s network of national cultural institutes with 36 members from all EU Member States. The Grid is generously supported by our global tech partner Salesforce.