Artists & the Age of AI: April Meetup


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"You know, if you've painted with us before, we don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents ... very soon, you learn to work with anything that happens here."
-Bob Ross "After the Rain" 1990 (Season 19 | Episode 10)
April's Topic:
AI doesn’t always do what you expect—and sometimes, that’s a good thing. From bizarre outputs to unexpected hallucinations to surprising prompt results, those “happy accidents” can sometimes lead you to new ideas, moments of inspiration, and creative breakthrough.
What accidents have you encountered in your work with AI, and how have they pushed your creativity in ways you hadn’t planned? How did you decide which accidents were worth developing and which ones should be ignored? Importantly, how might these “happy accidents” invite us to rethink the role of the artist in the Age of AI?
Share Your Happy Accidents!
To ponder these questions, we’ll look at examples (from you!) of creative works or works-in-progress that have been shaped and/or inspired by the happy accidents that arose when using AI. Attendees who would like to share will be given 10 minutes to present and enjoy open group dialogue about their work. Sign up at this link.
Flow of Events:
- 6:30: Doors Open
- 6:45: Introduction
- 7:00: Presentations and Dialogue (Sign up to present here)
- 8:00: Closing Remarks & Takeaways
- 8:15: Mix and Mingle
- 8:30: Clean Up
What to Expect:
We'll bring snacks and discussion prompts to get the conversation flowing. You bring your thoughts, experiences, and viewpoints. Our meetups are a warm, collegial, and inviting space. All backgrounds, disciplines, and levels of experience will be respected and given space to express their perspectives, opinions, and concerns about the current state and future of the arts, AI, and technology.
Where:
We’ll be in WALL-E on the 1st floor of Capital Factory, which is located inside the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin. Once inside the Omni, inquire at the security desk in the lobby area outside of Capital Factory to direct you to the room WALL-E (room entrance in the lobby area near elevators).
Parking:
You can park streetside (metered) or inside the garage under the Omni Hotel. Capital Factory will validate parking in the Omni Garage to the reduced flat rate of $8 if you arrive after 5p and leave before 10p.
Membership Not Required:
Meetups are free and open to the public. All are welcome. You do not need a Capital Factory membership to attend.
Supported By:
Thank you to Capital Factory for sponsoring Artists and the Age of AI meetups. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory membership, click here.

Artists & the Age of AI: April Meetup