Brave New Work, AI and Tech in the Hands of Artists
October 7 – 9, 2025.
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World Leaders in Contemporary Art and Technology gather in Santa Barbara to discuss the future.
“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 only 150-200 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 and to interact with passionate regional leaders focused on building a like minded community.
Participating Institutions:
ART, DESIGN & 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 <
The Pieces are Titled
“Cento”, AR installation, Whitney Museum of American Art, Nancy Baker Cahill, 2025
“Hyperaccumulators, Generative video, Isabel Beavers, 2025
“Trampoline Color Exercise”, LED Takeover of Times Square, Yuge Zhuo 2025
