WORKSHOP POSTPONED
Join us for a dynamic 1-hour introductory workshop designed to empower artists and arts organizations with the transformative capabilities of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI language model. Whether you're a visual artist, writer, musician, or part of an arts-focused team, this session will introduce you to the endless possibilities that AI-driven creativity can offer.
Discover the Basics: Gain a foundational understanding of what ChatGPT is, how it works, and its applications in the arts.
Creative Collaboration: Explore how ChatGPT can be a valuable collaborator, helping you brainstorm ideas, generate content, and solve creative challenges.
Streamline Communications: Learn how to use ChatGPT to enhance communication within your arts organization, from drafting press releases to crafting compelling grant proposals.
Inspiration on Demand: Witness live demonstrations of ChatGPT generating art, poetry, music lyrics, and more, sparking your own artistic inspiration.
Ethical Considerations: Delve into the ethical considerations of AI in the arts and how to use AI responsibly and mindfully.
Hands-On Practice: Engage in interactive exercises to get hands-on experience with ChatGPT and see how it can boost your creative processes.
(Psst - we wrote all of this using ChatGPT…)
We recommend bringing a laptop or tablet to the in-person offering to get the most out of this workshop. No special software/subscriptions are required to participate.
WHEN: Sunday October 22nd, 2023. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., workshop begins at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Esquimalt Rec Centre, Craigflower Room -AND- online via Zoom** In-person attendees will not be able to change their registration on the day of to the digital version.
ITINERARY: 9:30 A.M. - Doors open, grab a coffee, network with fellow artists + organizers
10:00 A.M. - Presentation by Juan Ramirez of artBiin
11:00 A.M. - Wrap-up / extra time to hang out and chat
11:30 A.M. - End
FEES & OPTIONS: Members: $25.00 | Non-Members: $35.00
We have also reserved five no-cost slots for participants who may be experiencing financial barriers. To express interest in a no-cost ticket, please email laurabeth@ecah.ca
About the Facilitator | Juan Ramirez
Juan Ramirez (he/him) was born in Caqueta in the Amazonas region of Colombia in 1988. When he was 14 years old, his family immigrated to Canada as political refugees.
He has lived in Victoria for the past 16 years and is a software developer, graphic designer and musician. He combines his different skills and interests to create digital collages.
His artwork often explores the relationship between people and the digital world we have created around us, how it affects us and how we perceive it.
All of his works are created digitally using a combination of graphic design techniques and his own technique of pixel sampling.