AI and Artistic Practice: Sam Pluta, Brea Souders, and Eryk Salvaggio

In a discussion presented by the Center for Innovation, Research, and Creativity in the Arts (CIRCA), composer and sound artist Sam Pluta, visual artist Brea Souders, and video artist and writer Eryk Salvaggio each use and interact with AI in their artistic practice. They will introduce us to their work, reflecting on their experiences, doubts, and breakthroughs creating works using these technologies. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by UMBC assistant professor of art Eric Millikin.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as an academic discipline in the mid 1950s, general use and public awareness of AI has materialized only in the past three years with the launch of generative AI chatbots and its role in the general applications that we use on a daily basis, through web search engines, virtual assistants, and recommendation systems. We are now at a critical juncture to consider the impacts of generative AI on creativity through ethical, cultural, and societal lenses.

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Admission is free, but reservations are requested. Please visit here to reserve a seat. A reception will follow.

The Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery is easy to visit, with nearby parking. For driving directions and parking information, please visit here.