RHIZOME, New York City, received $20,000 in support of its Commissions Program. Rhizome is dedicated to the creation, presentation, preservation, and critique of emerging artistic practices that engage technology. Through open platforms for exchange and collaboration, it encourages and expands communities around these practices. Programs, many of which happen online, include commissions, exhibitions, events, discussions, archives, and portfolios. The goal of the Commissions Program is to support emerging artists by providing grants for the creation of significant works of new media art. Commissioned works may take the forms of web-based pieces, works that engage mobile platforms, performance, video, installation, and sound art. Jerome support allows Rhizome to award commissions to emerging artists based in New York City.