Art vs. Robots: Creativity in the Age of AI
✨ What Gives Art Meaning When AI Can Make It Too?
Join us at Madrone Art Bar for a lecture with Eric Oldrin, Emmy-nominated writer, director, and founder of the creative innovation studio Nirdlo, whose work blends storytelling, technology, and art across platforms and cultures.
Eric traces how creativity has transformed over centuries—from the way we sing, paint, and tell stories to the rise of social storytelling and generative AI. As algorithms learn to mimic our voices and styles, he explores a deeper question: what gives art its meaning, and why does creativity remain a uniquely human force?
With insights drawn from decades of filmmaking, immersive media, and global collaborations, Eric offers a hopeful perspective on the future of expression—one where technology doesn’t replace our creativity, but helps us understand it more fully. 🎨🤖✨
*Accessibility & Seating Information
We work hard to keep our lectures as accessible as possible while safely accommodating as many attendees as we can. Each of our venues is different. This venue has approximately 25% standing room. If you need a guaranteed seat, please plan to arrive early or email us at [email protected] so we can make special accommodations for you.
❓FAQs❓
What should I expect?
7:00-7:40 --> arrival & chats
7:40-8:20 --> lecture
8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting
Who's invited?
Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people!
What about parking?
There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation.
Do I have to be 21+?
Yes! This lecture is hosted at a bar that requires all occupants to be 21+.
The lecture is sold out! Can I join a waitlist?
Unfortunately, Luma does NOT support waitlists for paid events yet. We recommend checking back on the event site the day before / the day of the event! Attendees are likely to drop out.
What about refunds?
You can refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event starts. Since this is a limited-space event, we encourage you to update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps us keep spots open for others. NOTE - you do NOT need to email us for a refund, we will issue one within 48 hours upon changing your RSVP to "Not Going" :)
What about accessibility?
We want our lectures to be as accessible as possible. Accessibility can vary depending on the space, so please research our specific venue to learn more about things like wheelchair access and service animal policies. If you have any accessibility needs not covered here, feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to support you.
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What about the ticket structure? 💸
Every ticket sold goes directly back into the business. However, we want to make our events accessible to everyone. If cost is a barrier, please reach out for financial assistance by emailing [email protected].
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*For any other questions or special accommodations, please email [email protected].