Fiscal Year 2026 Impact Report
Innovation
Impact at a Glance
Visitor enjoying Infinite Petals by Sarah Meyohas during Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms
Innovation and Technology — Tools for Growth
Innovation at TMA takes many forms. During FY26, we expanded access to art through technology, digital engagement and new forms of creative participation — efforts that required constant creativity. Through our digital platforms we reached audiences around the world and provided critical assistance and global visibility to artists working at the intersection of art and technology. Donor support is a lifeline for these initiatives, helping us to test new ideas, engage new audiences and create experiences that position the Toledo Museum of Art as a leader in museum innovation.
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Website Visitors
687,111
International Audiences
China
(most frequently reached; all digital platforms)
Singapore Mexico Italy
Brazil
Canada France
Infinite Images
8,912 Attendees
TMA Labs Initiatives
25 Artists Supported
Digital Art Conservation
30 Projects Completed
“Your support helped TMA strengthen its digital infrastructure, advance new approaches to collections care and visitor engagement, and expand its capacity for innovation. These investments are improving how audiences experience art today while building capabilities that will serve the Museum for years to come.” ADAM LEVINE Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO
FY26 Impact Report: Innovation
Exploring New Frontiers in Art and Technology
Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms Interactive Experiences for Everyone
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Infinite Images brought together artists, collectors and digital art leaders from around the world, providing a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas and technologies, and encouraging open discussions about the challenges and opportunities of digital art.
MEMBERS
Through the exhibition and associated events, TMA opened this dynamic interplay to the public, inviting the community and the world to join this creative journey.
Attendance
8,912 3,399 NONMEMBERS
5,513
Art lit up the sky during the first annual Drone Show at the 2025 Block Party
Toledo Museum of Art
A highlight event was the panel discussion “The Artist’s New Tools: Code & Generative Systems.” Participants included prominent digital and generative artists Casey REAS, Sam Spratt, and Dejha Ti of Operator. The interactive spirit of Infinite Images extended to our annual Block Party, creating unique opportunities for the community to discover, interact with and enjoy digital art, including: •
AlgoRave, where code met club in a high-energy audio-visual experience. Artists Char Stiles, Roxanne Harris, Femi Shonuga-Fleming and Chris Palmer programmed music and visuals live, on the spot, turning coding into a performance and transforming the museum into a pulsing, glowing dance party.
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The Block Party also presented TMA’s first drone show, inspired by and featuring art from the exhibition, including the work of Larva Labs, Snowfro, and Sarah Meyohas.
Thanks to your generosity, these exciting events put TMA at the center of a unique global forum for Web3 artists and collectors, opening our community to the cutting-edge creative experiences that are emerging from a new generation of digital culture and technologies. The decentralized Web3 ecosystem — including blockchain and NFTs — gives digital artists ownership and control over their work and is reshaping how art is created, owned and experienced online.
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Digital Artist in Residence (DAIR) Connecting Through Creativity, Innovation and Change TMA Labs’ groundbreaking Digital Artist in Residence (DAIR) program connects digital artists, local artists and the community in a unique creative exchange. During FY26, donor support made it possible for Toledo-based artist Dan Hernandez and New York-based generative artist Emily Xie to participate in the DAIR program. Their residencies fostered creative exchange across disciplines, resulting in new works that combined digital innovation with traditional artistic influences. Hernandez’s work draws from mythology, gaming culture and contemporary visual media. During his residency, he used NFC scanner technology to give away digital badges that encouraged visitor interaction and made them eligible to own one of his physical works of art.
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Xie’s algorithmically generated artworks explore themes of memory, heritage, textiles and ornament. As part of her residency, Xie developed an algorithmic design that was translated into a glass sculpture in TMA’s Hot Shop, highlighting the Museum’s unique ability to connect emerging digital technologies with centuries-old artistic traditions. Together, Hernandez and Xie’s residencies demonstrated how digital tools can expand artistic practice and create new opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with creative ideas. “I was really looking for a way to combine my love for computers and my love for making art, and generative art was a great way to do so.” EMILY XIE Digital Artist in Residence