Processing Foundation Begins

Ben Fry, Casey Reas and Daniel Shiffman started the Processing Foundation—more than ten years after Processing’s initial release—to champion software literacy within the arts and artistic expression through technology, particularly for communities traditionally marginalized by the tech industry. Building on the legacy of Processing software, the Foundation aims to support diverse and inclusive access to technology with initiatives like fellowships, public events and summer programs. It emphasizes the philosophy of Free, Libre, Open Source Software (FLOSS) to ensure that learning and creative tools are accessible to all, fostering a space for innovation and self-determination among underrepresented groups.