Objective

At AI-ARTS, our ultimate goal is to ignite a global artistic revolution by fostering and promoting the inspiring creations crafted through the fusion of art and artificial intelligence. We are resolute in our commitment to recognise and celebrate the groundbreaking work of emerging artists who have harnessed the power of Generative AI Art to produce valuable and unparalleled masterpieces.

Through this AI-ARTS competitions, our primary objective is to highlight the profound expressivity and inherent sensitivity of this emerging medium. We strive to showcase that generative art transcends mere replication or reproduction of existing art, and instead serves as a powerful tool for generating innovative and unique forms of expression and communication.

Our competitions highlight the limitless potential of generative art in fostering creativity, originality, and artistic exploration. We cordially invite you to join us in this celebration of innovation and creativity, as we recognise the unparalleled artistic endeavours that push the boundaries of art and technology.

Context

Generative AI Art represents a new frontier in the intersection of technology, creativity, and ethics, enabling a critical reflection on power and social structures. As an emerging field, generative AI Art is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in terms of artistic expression and exploration. This exciting field presents an opportunity to explore new forms of communication and creativity, challenging traditional notions of authorship, genre, aesthetics, and artistic expression.

AI-ARTS also encourages critical reflection on systemic contexts and ethical considerations related to the use of machine learning technologies in art, such as issues around intellectual property, privacy, and bias.

In its relatively short history, AI Art has already shown remarkable diversity, with artistic approaches taking place across different mediums in both the visual and auditory, as well as in interdisciplinary, cross-media, and immersive settings. A critical reflection on the societal, political, and cultural contexts of this new form of expression is essential to ensure that this field remains ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible.

Awards and Finalist exhibitions

We are on a mission to build a dynamic and inclusive community of AI artists based on unwavering ethical principles. As a non-profit organisation, our ultimate goal is to celebrate the power of art and innovation, and that’s why the true value of our award lies in the resounding recognition of the public and the artistic community.

There will be five winners in the AI-ARTS competition: one first place and four second places. Each winner will receive a permanent exhibition in our AI-ARTS STABLE Gallery. Additionally, they will be invited to present their portfolios in the AI-ARTS YEARLY COLLECTION, a globally distributed printed book. Selected artists from other categories will also be invited to submit their works for the Yearly Collection, offering further recognition and visibility.

Our mission with this competition is to establish AI generative art as a profound and valuable form of expression in this new era of technology. Our motivation is not driven by monetary gains, but rather a genuine passion for art, innovation, and support for AI artists. We are dedicated to nurturing and promoting the talents of AI artists and providing them with a platform to showcase their creative abilities.

Legal and Ethical Considerations

The use of generative models in the creation of artworks involves complex legal and ethical issues, including the use of internet data and the potential infringement of intellectual property rights. As there are currently no standardised worldwide regulations governing the use of internet data in generative models, AI-ARTS cannot accept artworks that have been created with the “style of” other authors, even with explicit authorisation and copyrights.

AI-ARTS recognises that the legal and ethical landscape surrounding AI-generated artworks is rapidly evolving, and acknowledges that this is an area that may undergo significant changes in the coming years. It is the responsibility of participants to ensure that their artworks comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines, and to disclose any platforms, models, or algorithms used in the generation process.

AI-ARTS reserves the right to disqualify any artworks that are found to be in violation of legal or ethical standards, and shall not be liable for any consequences arising from the submission of artworks that do not comply with such standards.

Participants are encouraged to stay informed about the legal and ethical developments in the field of AI-generated artworks and to use their creative abilities in a responsible and ethical manner. AI-ARTS is committed to promoting responsible and ethical use of AI in art, and will continue to monitor and update its policies in accordance with evolving legal and ethical standards.