Mission & History

Founded in 2009, Hand Eye Society emerged from Toronto’s growing independent game development scene to support games as an artistic medium and to foster a sense of community among creators. Since then, the organization has grown from grassroots showcases into a platform for festivals, workshops, and hybrid programming that supports game makers locally and connects them with wider audiences.

Hand Eye Society is one of the longest-running nonprofit arts organizations in Canada, dedicated to games as a creative and cultural practice.

Hand Eye Society offers a year-round calendar of programs and events offering opportunities to share work, experiment, and take part in Toronto’s game arts community. Our programming includes festivals, workshops, mentorship, and community-led initiatives designed to support creators working across games, art, and interactive media.

Hand Eye Society is led by a staff team and volunteer board with deep ties to the games and arts community. They work together to support the organization’s mission and help shape an inclusive, community-driven game arts ecosystem.

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