Overview

The Institute for Art and Olfaction is devoted to creative experimentation through cross-modal arts and technology projects with a focus on scent. Our goal is to create new points of entry for people interested in the field of olfaction, while accommodating creative ideas in all mediums. Through our programming, we hope to provide the following: Convergence + Cultural Programming: We produce and support multi-disciplinary programs that highlight creative applications of scent, exploring scent-making and perfumery within the context of the broader contemporary arts landscape. Accessible Education: We provide learning opportunities for people interested in gaining comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of perfumery– from blending to chemistry, history to theory. A Place to Experiment: We provide a space in which perfumers at all levels can experiment with new ideas with no pressure to create mass-market products. A West Coast Presence: With California’s culture of curiosity and experimentation, new practices in perfumery are thriving on the Pacific Coast.