ABOUT
Learn about Hand Eye Society
WHO WE ARE
Hand Eye Society is one of the longest-running nonprofit arts organizations in Canada, dedicated to games as a creative and cultural practice.
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.
WHAT WE DO
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.
MISSION
Hand Eye Society supports emerging and independent game developers and artists. We create opportunities to showcase work, develop skills, receive mentorship, and connect with a passionate video games and interactive arts community.
VISION
The Hand Eye Society champions games as a meaningful art form and creative medium and to expanding who makes, plays and shapes the conversation around games. Our mandate and activities bridge industry gaps by showcasing and developing experimental creativity in video games. We believe in games that reflect diverse voices and foster understanding across communities, sharing in the fun of a game arts community that’s as diverse, passionate and inventive as the medium itself.
ABOUT OUR TORONTRONS
Hand Eye’s Torontrons have played a pivotal role in our programming. Connecting us with other organizations and showcasing independent developers’ work across the city.
OUR TEAM & BOARD
Hand Eye has 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.