At the time of the Computer Art Festivals in the 1970s, art made with computers was largely the domain of institutions. From university & private research laboratories to alternative arts organizations & galleries, institutions were necessary to steward expensive equipment, facilitate information exchange, & build context for emerging forms.

This conversation engages contemporary artists & institutional voices to consider the role of institutions in digital art today. Has technology made such institutions redundant, or more critical than ever? What roles might institutions play in supporting emerging digital practices, now & in the future?