The mission of the center is to conduct artistic research that critically analyzes modern technologies and science, as well as to train professionals of a new breed: those who understand modern science and technology, employ creative thinking, quickly adapt to changes, and create products at the intersection of disciplines.

Every spring, the center holds STAGE (Science & Technology Art Graduate Exhibition), an exhibition of Master’s theses where students present interdisciplinary art projects made in collaboration with ITMO’s research laboratories. In 2020 and 2021, the Art & Science Center was the Russian partner of the Ars Electronica festival with its Grounding and Pangardenia exhibitions.

The center also holds exhibitions of works by professional artists. In 2021, the project Staying with the Trouble brought together science artists from seven countries, many of whom had their works exhibited in Russia for the first time. Viral Time, a new project by the American bioartist Heather Dewey-Hagborg, was unveiled at the event.
The center’s staff and lecturers also deliver open lectures, art mediations for exhibition projects, as well as comprehensive educational programs for the general public.