The Processing Foundation and Tezos Foundation today announced a strategic partnership to introduce an educational series showcasing p5.js 2.0, the latest version of the popular creative coding library. The collaboration will produce a series of high-quality tutorials led by internationally recognized generative artists, with each tutorial culminating in an exclusive artwork release on EditArt, a leading generative art platform on the Tezos blockchain. This announcement is the next step in the ongoing commitment to advancing generative art education, as demonstrated by the Museum of the Moving Image’s presentation of Compositions in Code: The Art of Processing and p5.js - a major exhibition on view through August 24, 2025 - organized in partnership with the Tezos Foundation and in association with the Processing Foundation.
The tutorial series combines the Processing Foundation's 20+ year legacy of making programming accessible to artists with the Tezos Foundation’s commitment to fostering digital art innovation on the Tezos blockchain. Each participating artist will create an in-depth tutorial exploring p5.js 2.0's and create a generative artwork for EditArt, the intuitive co-creation platform where collectors shape the code using simple sliders to collect their own unique final outputs.
This initiative builds on the Tezos Foundation’s longstanding support for generative art, following its acclaimed presentations at Art Basel Hong Kong and Miami in 2021 and 2022, where interactive experiences introduced global audiences to the creative possibilities of blockchain-powered art. In 2024, the Tezos Foundation's partnership with Musée d’Orsay also presented Lumina (Σ Lumina). An interactive generative installation by artist Agoria, it was created in collaboration with artist Johan Lescure and made available to museum visitors.
"This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to expand access to creative coding tools and support artists worldwide," said Xin Xin, Co-Executive Director of the Processing Foundation. "By combining educational content with real-world applications on platforms like EditArt, we're creating a complete pathway for artists to learn, create, and share their work with collectors."
"We're thrilled to support the Processing Foundation in bringing world-class creative coding education to a broader audience," said Aleksandra Artamonovskaja, Head of Arts at Trilitech. "This initiative not only celebrates the tools that have shaped digital art history but also demonstrates how blockchain technology can create sustainable opportunities for artists and educators alike."
The tutorial series is expected to launch in late 2025, with videos released monthly. All content will be freely accessible, continuing the Processing Foundation's commitment to open-source education that has empowered generations of digital artists since 2001.
About Processing Foundation
The Processing Foundation promotes software literacy within the visual arts and visual literacy within technology-related fields. Their core mission is to empower people of all backgrounds to learn how to program, and to promote diversity in the creative coding community. Founded by Casey Reas and Ben Fry, Processing has become one of the most influential programming environments for artists worldwide.
About Tezos
Tezos is a cutting-edge, energy-efficient blockchain. Thousands of artists around the globe have chosen Tezos to create and sell digital art while cultural institutions including Serpentine, Musée d'Orsay, and LAS Art Foundation have used it for their innovative approaches to cultural programming.