Artly World Nonprofit

March Topic: AI, Human Agency, and the Creative Process How much control do you maintain over the creative process when using AI tools? Where do you draw the line between the steps/decisions you outsource to technology and those you reserve for yourself as the human artist/creator? For our March Artists and the Age of AI meetup, we’re exploring the impacts of AI tools on the creative process. Skeptics and anti-AI artivists might argue that artistic work created with AI lacks human agency, vision, and creativity. In an engaging dialogue with artists and creatives who incorporate these tools into their process on regular basis, we'll consider case study examples to explore the ways artists are maintaining their artistic vision and central role as a human creator when using AI tools. Join the conversation this Thursday, March 20, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring discussion points to get the dialogue flowing—You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints as a creative working with AI. And this month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death and Karbach Brewing Co. RSVP on Meetup at: https://lnkd.in/gMqpWPRw _____________________________ About Artists and the Age of AI meetups: Artists and the Age of AI meetups are a warm, collegial, and inviting space for creatives of all backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience to exchange their perspectives, opinions, and concerns about the current state and future of the arts, AI, and technology.?We meet second Thursdays of the month at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. Meetups are free and open to the public. All are welcome. (You do not need a Capital Factory membership to attend.) Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups.

February Topic: AI and the Future of Work AI is redefining the boundaries, forms, and necessities of human work. So what do the jobs of the future look like? And how might the work of artists and creatives be impacted and/or redefined? For our February Artists and the Age of AI meetup, we’re exploring the larger impacts of AI on society by talking about the Future of Work. What sorts of work are going to be taken over by AI? What work will and/or should be left to humans? Looking forward to an engaging discussion. Join the conversation this Thursday, February 13, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring the snacks and discussion points to get the conversation going---You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints as a creative working with AI. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death and Karbach Brewing Co. RSVP on Meetup at https://lnkd.in/gUN_3Uce -------------------- About Artists and the Age of AI meetups: Artists and the Age of AI meetups are a warm, collegial, and inviting space for creatives of all backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience to exchange their perspectives, opinions, and concerns about the current state and future of the arts, AI, and technology.?We meet second Thursdays of the month at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. Meetups are free and open to the public. All are welcome. (You do not need a Capital Factory membership to attend.) Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups.

I grew up learning about the #US through the lens of #Hollywood, seeing everyone with big cars, houses, etc. But my journey of volunteering here in the US showed me a different story. Volunteering at different places, such as the food banks in #Austin, community gardens, and the prison system in #Houston, revealed the reality of life in underserved communities. This journey also led me to become a part of Artly World Nonprofit a nonprofit that provides free programs for economically disadvantaged kids and seniors. As a volunteer-founded nonprofit, we’ve been serving our community for over 12 years. Today, I’m here to ask for help to continue our programming for low-income seniors in Austin. Most of them are disabled, without families to care for them, with less than $50 of disposable income per month. They are often left feeling alone, isolated, and invisible. Our free #arts, #music, and #cultural programs give these seniors an outlet to connect with themselves and others, and to gain a newfound sense of purpose and accomplishment in their lives. They enjoy community, camaraderie, and a fun and joyful way to fight loneliness. 1. If you are able, I’d like you to consider making an end-of-year donation to support our programs for seniors in 2025.? 2. Help us spread word about this important fundraising campaign by sharing the link with your friends, family, and network. Fundraiser link- https://lnkd.in/gaMVsKkR As the richest country on this planet, we should be able to protect the dignity of our seniors and provide them with a better quality of life during their Golden Years. Thoughts? Let’s talk in the comments below. #Philanthropy #Austinevents #AustinTexas #atx #Texas #Holidays #Mentalhealth #wellness #art #culture

For our November meetup, we continue our deep dive into the topic of AI and Inclusion as part of our discussion on the larger impacts of AI in society. How is AI contributing to the development of a more inclusive society across different fields? Or might it be exacerbating existing inequalities and potentially creating new exclusivities? What can we learn from examples across disciplines, and how might these insights more specifically apply to the arts? We’ll also be discussing what our next year’s programs and on-ground efforts might look like with this perspective of inclusion as a priority in mind. Join the conversation Thursday, November 14, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We’re excited for an engaging exchange of opinions and perspectives! All perspectives and levels of experience will be respected and given space to express their opinions. Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death and Karbach Brewing Co. More details and RSVP on Meetup at https://lnkd.in/g-V6Xkbt

In what ways can AI contribute to the development of a more inclusive society? Or might it be exacerbating existing inequalities and potentially creating new exclusivities? In this month’s meetup discussion, we’re exploring the larger impacts of AI in society by taking a deep dive into the topic of AI and inclusion. How is AI breaking down the barriers of exclusion in different fields? What can we learn from these examples, and how might these insights more specifically apply to the arts? What are the potential opportunities, risks, and benefits of AI in relation to issues of inclusion for the arts? Join the conversation Thursday, October 10, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring snacks and discussion points to get the conversation flowing. You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints as a creative working with AI. All perspectives and levels of experience will be respected and given space to express their opinions. Be prepared for a truly engaging discussion! Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death and Karbach Brewing Co. Reserve your spot by RSVPing on Meetup: https://lnkd.in/gJCDHayW

What are the potential opportunities of incorporating AI technologies into the field of education? Potential benefits? Potential risks? This month we’re considering the larger impacts of AI in society by looking at the intersection of AI and education, and, more specifically arts education. How is AI currently being incorporated into educational models more broadly, and what can we learn from them? What are the potential opportunities, risks, and benefits for arts education? Join the conversation this Thursday, September 12, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring snacks and discussion points to get the conversation flowing. You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints as a creative working with AI. All perspectives and levels of experience will be respected and given space to express their opinions. Be prepared for a truly engaging discussion! Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death, Mighty Swell, and Karbach Brewing Co. ___________________ More details and RSVP in Meetup at https://lnkd.in/gu58DMKh

Enjoyed an insightful deep dive and exchange about the larger impacts of AI on society during our latest Artists and the Age of AI meetup. Thank you to attendees for sharing your diverse perspectives and contributing to an engaging conversation about the intersection of AI and human creativity. We enjoyed connecting with you and look forward to the discussion next month! Artists and the Age of AI meetups gather the second Thursday of each month at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. These meetups are an opportunity to connect with other artists, creatives, and technologists, stay updated on the latest developments in the arts and AI-tech space, and discuss the larger impacts of AI on society and culture. Stay tuned for the topic of next month's discussion by RSVP'ing on meetup at https://lnkd.in/g5V7Ubd8 We're grateful to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. Thank you to Liquid Death, Mighty Swell, and Karbach Brewing Co.. for keeping us hydrated during the event.

What impacts might AI have on human creativity? This month we're considering the larger impacts of AI in society by looking at the intersection of AI and human creativity. What impacts might AI have on human creativity in the future? What implications about human creativity does AI and AI art suggest? How can AI be used to develop creativity? How can creativity be used to develop better AI tools? Jon the conversation this Thursday, August 8, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring snacks and discussion points to get the conversation flowing. You bring your thoughts and experiences as a creative working with AI. All perspectives and levels of experience will be respected; everyone will be given space to express their opinions. Be prepared for a truly engaging discussion! Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death, Mighty Swell, and Karbach Brewing Co. ___________________ More details and RSVP in Meetup at https://lnkd.in/gw7sEE_m

A warm thank you to attendees of last week's Artists and the Age of AI meetup for a truly thought-provoking discussion on the current state of AI art tools. Our conversation on AI and hype ventured into an engaging exchange of views on the larger impacts of AI technology on society, culture, accessibility, and consciousness. Be part of next month's discussion at Capital Factory by RSVPing on meetup: https://lnkd.in/gRBSMUU8 We are thankful to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this meetup series, and to Liquid Death, Mighty Swell, and Karbach Brewing Co. for keeping us hydrated during our latest meetup!

Do you think AI is living up to the hype? This month we're taking a look at the state of AI for creators and asking local artists, creatives, and technologists to share their critical feedback and opinions about the AI tools they've used. Which tools have disrupted the arts and creatives industries? Which tools are positioned to disrupt the industry? Which ones are maybe not living up to all the hype? Join the conversation this Thursday, July 11th, on the 1st floor at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. We'll bring the snacks and discussion points to get the conversation flowing. You bring notes about your firsthand experience with specific AI tools. We'll work together to compile a useful resource list with reviews, and there'll be plenty of time to connect with other artists, creatives, and technologists. Special thanks to Capital Factory and Brown Distributing Company for supporting this series of Artists and the Age of AI meetups. This month we'll enjoy beverages courtesy of Liquid Death, Mighty Swell, and Karbach Brewing Co. _____________________ More details and RSVP on Meetup at https://lnkd.in/gGfEUEVG