ARTificial: Youth Day event on art and A.I.

Are you a young artist, with strong opinions on A.I. art? This Youth Day event is for you!

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Date: 12/08/2024

Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Who: 15-24 year olds

Location: Azure Beach Public Library, Cove meeting room

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The theme for the United Nations' International Youth Day for 2024 is "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways For Sustainable Development". Today's youth are digital natives, and this year's theme is meant to highlight how young people can use technology to tackle societal issues.

Click here for more info on U.N. Youth objectives!

The use of Artificial Intelligence in the art industry, especially image generation software like Dall.E and Midjourney, has quickly become a controversial topic. Arguments around productivity, morality, and environmental costs rife on social media. Here is a BBC article outlining some key points of the issue.

In partnership with the United Nations' International Youth Day and the Azure Beach Regional Art Gallery, Azure Beach Public Library is holding an art event where young artists between the ages of 15 and 24 can learn about this technology, and express their own opinions on it through art! Whether you are for or against the use of A.I. in art, we at Azure Beach Public Library

The best part though? Once you're done, we'll promote your art on our social media! (With your permission of course.) What better way to get started on growing your artistic social media presence?

Spots for this event are limited, so make sure to RSVP so your voice is heard and your art is seen!

- Dominic Andrew

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