Fireside [Meetup] | AI April

​This month, Fireside returns with a focus on AI-driven creative practice.

​We’re joined by BLVCKL!GHT — an internationally exhibited, award-winning AI artist working across generative imagery, animation, music videos, and brand collaborations.

​By day, he operates as a marketing executive at one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. (Inc. 5000, 6 years running). By night, he builds immersive visual systems that explore authorship, aesthetics, and the evolving role of the artist in an AI-native world.

​He’ll share a look into his process, from concept to execution and how he’s using AI to create narrative-driven work across mediums.

​Also featuring short presentations from the Fireside community:

• ​Aven Carter — building AI systems and agent workflows to reduce real operational friction

• ​Jared Athias — real-time visuals and TouchDesigner experimentation

• ​Harrison Callahan (Bracket Bear) — “My Job Is AI And So Can You” — how he uses AI day-to-day to run a studio

​Expect a night of:

• ​Creative presentation + Freepik demo from BLVCKL!GHT

• ​Community spotlights and technical breakdowns

• ​Guided exploration of AI tools and workflows

• ​Time to connect with Portland’s creative tech community

​We’ll also be hosting a small creative challenge following the event, giving attendees the opportunity to experiment with new tools and share their work with the community.

​This event is free for Patreon supporters. Non-members can RSVP for limited spots or join via Patreon: patreon.com/FiresideCreativeTechnology

​Check out our NEW WEBSITE: Fireside.Technology

​Fireside is directed by Terence Brasch

​Programming is shaped by members of the Fireside Ops & Exp Team

​Bring a friend. Meet a collaborator. Stay curious.