Fascinating, Exciting, Visionary.
“Brave New Work, AI and Tech in the Hands of Artists” is a contemporary art exhibition and three-day symposium in Santa Barbara showcasing internationally recognized artists and speakers who are utilizing exciting new technologies to tell compelling stories centered on the environment, cultural identities, and community. City-wide, the event includes networking opportunities, casual receptions, and public art.
> BNW is an intimate forum. Lectures are capped at 150 attendees. The value of this conference is precisely in its scale.< > It is a rare opportunity to see world leaders talk about their explorations at the intersection of art and science. Interact with passionate leaders focused on building a like minded community in the region.
Participating Institutions
> ART DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM > COMMUNITY ARTS WORKSHOP > UCSB MEDIA ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY > SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART > MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART SANTA BARBARA > SANTA BARBARA CENTER FOR ART AND TECHNOLOGY > VISUAL ART AND DESIGN ACADEMY <
OUTPUT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT > NETWORKING > FUTURE COLLABORATIONS
Showcasing Santa Barbara as the nexus of avant-garde art and technology, BNW =
> Awe-inspiring work from internationally recognized artists < > Collaborative projects between artists and scientists <> Santa Barbara as a nationally renown location for same < > A look into historical artworks that may have anticipated AI < > Artists and scientists mutually inspiring, collaborating for creating positive change in the world < > All aspects of the community, especially young people < > A thriving local artistic community focused in this practice < > a successful, annual event<
SUPERPOSITION
The tension between what can be expressed in artistic ways for humanity while confronting what is expeditious for technology is at the heart of the symposium.
Santa Barbara is a leading center for AI and technology that is transforming how we interact with our natural and contrived digital environments.
> Where do these worlds intersect, why and what does that mean for art and science today?
> How are fast-changing technologies impacting classic gallery and museum eco-systems.
> What does it mean to be an artist today? A scientist?