FEED Media Art Center is grateful to bring distinctive resources to a collaborative partnership. Though still young, we’ve built a solid foundation: a renovated century‑old anchor building transformed into a world‑class digital arts facility located in a walkable neighborhood within one of the region’s most underserved ZIP codes. Our galleries and studios pair leading‑edge media technology with high ceilings, exposed brick, well‑worn hardwood floors, and structural red iron and Corten steel—spaces that invite experimentation and public engagement.

By partnering with Erie Art Company and drawing on the support of other community partners, FEED will expand programmatic reach and deepen impact. Together we will:

• Leverage complementary strengths—FEED’s media‑arts infrastructure and technical expertise alongside Erie Art Company’s networks, pedagogy, and audience relationships—to create richer, more sustainable offerings.

• Increase access to grants through FEED’s fiscal sponsorship, cultivating a larger and more diverse pool of makers and appreciators.

• EACo will expand and streamline fiscal sponsorship to remove barriers for artists and project leaders working in realtime media art. By serving as a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, FEED allows eligible creators to apply for grants, accept tax-deductible donations, and manage project funds under EACo’ 501(c)(3) status—without requiring artists to incorporate their own nonprofit.

• Collaborate on workshops, residencies, public events, and exhibitions that amplify artists’ work, foreground critical engagement with media technology, and welcome audiences from Erie and beyond.

We recognize that powerful media tools are increasingly accessible, but that equitable, thoughtful use requires guidance, community, and resources. FEED is ready to contribute facilities, staff expertise, programming capacity, and an expanding network to enrich residency experiences and learning opportunities.

We look forward to a partnership with Erie Art Company that fosters mutual support, shared growth, and the development of an extended media‑arts family—one that strengthens artists, uplifts our neighborhood, and opens hearts and minds across the region.