Let’s Make Art: The Future of Art in the Age of XR and AI
EVENT 1: AI x Art Workshop (in-person): Saturday 21 September 2024
AI meets Art: The Future of Art in the Age of AI"
The workshop will explore how AI and digital tools transform art, empowering artists to convey powerful messages in an ever-changing world. Focusing on the theme "The Role of the Artist in Making a Better World," participants will engage in practical sessions to learn how to use AI software for creative production and collaborate with AI as a creative partner. Experts will guide artists on how to develop their own AI-generated works, encouraging a dialogue about the responsibility of artists to contribute to societal progress in an AI-augmented world. The workshop will discuss AI's ethical implications in art and how artists can influence global narratives around sustainability, equality, and innovation.
Who it’s for: Emerging and established artists, digital designers, creative professionals, digital innovators, explorers, enthusiasts of AI-driven art and anyone passionate about the potential of AI to shape the future of art and global discourse.
Why it’s important: As AI continues to play a larger role in our daily lives, artists need to be at the forefront of shaping how it is used in the cultural domain. This workshop provides participants with the skills and insights necessary to ensure that AI enhances creative expression and promotes a vision of a better, more inclusive world.
"Let’s Make Immersive Art: The Intersection of Creativity and Technology"
This interactive workshop is designed to help artists and technologists explore the creative potential of immersive technologies such as Augmented (AR) and Virtual Augmented (VR). Through practical, hands-on sessions, participants will learn how to create immersive art experiences that push the boundaries of traditional media, integrating digital tools with artistic vision. Participants will be guided through the conceptual and technical aspects of immersive art-making, from designing interactive environments to using immersive tools for creative enhancement.
Who it’s for: Artists, sculptors, technologists, digital creators, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the convergence of art and immersive tech.
Why it’s important: Immersive technologies offer unparalleled opportunities for artists to engage viewers in new and powerful ways, breaking down barriers between artist and audience. This workshop equips creators with the skills to produce art that can inspire action, influence thinking, and contribute to the global mission of fostering a more sustainable and equitable world, as envisioned by the UN Summit for the Future.