AI impact in art
CQUniversity’s Regional Arts Services Network in partnership with Bundaberg Regional Council, held a networking event in Bundaberg to explore the significant impact artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the arts industry.
Connecting Creatives: AI in Arts Practice featured a panel of four guest speakers who shared insights into how they are using AI in their arts practice and in the day-to-day running of their creative businesses.
CQUniversity’s Regional Arts Manager Trudie Leigo said that the fast-paced development of AI meant it was really important for artists to keep up to date with the changes to the creative sector.
“AI is both disrupting and enhancing workplaces all around the globe,” Ms Leigo said.
“We wanted to put on an event that would help artists understand both the threats and opportunities that AI poses, to ensure that our regionally-based creatives don’t get left behind.”
Attendees on the night had the opportunity to learn more about how AI can be a creative tool for writers, musicians and visual artists.
Digital Services Librarian Stephen Harris and Digital Project Officer Ren Stevens from the Bundaberg Regional Libraries team explained the fundamentals of what Generative AI is and provided explainations around some of the risks to consider when it comes to artist's intellectual property, copyright and some of the key challenges of protecting data.
Producer, DJ and sound engineer Luiz Da Cunha from Lit Studios demonstrated live to the audience how he uses AI models such as Audimee to create vocals and assist with the production of music tracks.
Andy Knight, Director of Knights Creative shared insights on the various ways he uses AI to cut down on the time it usually takes to edit images and to produce videos.
Andy explained that in his business AI had been a game changer as it was creating cost efficiencies in his commercial photography work that he can pass on to his clients.
“The evening was packed full of really practical advice for artists and creatives,” Ms Leigo said.
“The conversation was very stimulating, and I believe we all walked away with some new ideas of how to use AI to our advantage.”
The event was made possible thanks to the support of Bundaberg Regional Council and CQUniversity. The Regional Arts Services Network is an initiative of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. CQUniversity is serving as the Central Queensland RASN provider from 2022-2025.
