Santa Barbara Exhibition Invites Local Artists to Explore AI’s Role in Art
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The Brill Family Foundation has announced an open call for artists to participate in an upcoming exhibition titled "Symbiosis or Schism: The AI Human Odyssey", scheduled to run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the Community Arts Workshop in Santa Barbara, California. This initiative invites artists to explore the multifaceted relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity.
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Exploring the Dual Nature of AI in Art
The exhibition seeks to delve into the complexities of AI's integration into the artistic process, prompting artists to consider whether AI serves as a collaborative partner enhancing human creativity or as a disruptive force challenging traditional artistic paradigms. The theme "Symbiosis or Schism" encapsulates this dichotomy, encouraging a critical examination of AI's potential to both augment and undermine human artistic expression.
Organizers have articulated that the exhibition aims to "highlight concerns about AI" and "suggest paths forward for the successful, collaborative, and positive integration of AI into the art world and society in general". This approach underscores the exhibition's intent to foster a nuanced dialogue around the ethical, philosophical, and practical implications of AI in the arts.
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Submission Details and Eligibility
Artists residing in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are eligible to submit their works for consideration. Submissions are open until June 13, 2025, and can encompass a variety of mediums, including digital art, painting, sculpture, and multimedia installations. Each submission must include a description detailing how the work engages with AI or responds to the exhibition's central theme. Selected artists may be eligible for grants of up to US$5,000.
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Contextualizing the Exhibition
This exhibition emerges amidst a broader discourse on the role of AI in creative industries. While AI offers new tools and possibilities for artistic expression, it also raises questions about authorship, originality, and the value of human input in art. By providing a platform for local artists to engage with these issues, the Brill Family Foundation aims to contribute to the ongoing conversation about the intersection of technology and creativity.
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Source: Peter Brill
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