AI Culture & Ethics for Visual Artists

Artificial Intelligence for Artistic Futures & Creative Talents

ARTIFACT empowers visual artists to lead the global conversation on Artificial Intelligence, with the tools and skills to shape it.

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Co-funded by the European Union
Grant Agreement n. 101255817

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The project

We provide creators with the essential tools and skills to navigate a shifting digital landscape, ensuring that human perspectives and artistic integrity shape the future of creativity.

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Project objectives

Four moves to put artists at the centre of AI

Navigating Opportunities & Challenges

Defining clear pathways for artists within the AI ecosystem to unlock professional development while mitigating emerging risks.

Capacity-Building for Ethical AI

Developing specialized training programs that support artistic creation through the fair, conscious, and responsible use of technology.

Leading the EU Policy Debate

Empowering artists to become central voices in European policy discussions regarding AI, cultural impact, and creators’ rights.

Human-Centric Research Synergies

Bridging the gap between research centers and the arts, fostering technological innovation driven by human values rather than just market logic.

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Artists' Voices

Short video interviews with the artists of the ARTIFACT network: how they work with, against and beyond Artificial Intelligence.

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Project milestones

From research to residencies

Step 01
Desk Research

Establishing a comprehensive knowledge base on AI and the visual arts.
Step 02
The ARTIFACT Network

Launching a transnational platform for cross-sector dialogue.
Step 03
Capacity Building Toolkit

Finalizing specialized training modules for artists.
Step 04
International Residency & Training

Bringing the project to life through hands-on creative exchange.

News

Stories from the network

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9 Ott 2026 stakeholder Making the digital world inclusive for everyone with TOTHOM At the ARTIFACT project, our core objective is to map emerging professional competencies, protect creative rights, and promote a deeply human-centric transition within the digital artistic ecosystem. Achieving true inclusivity… Read the story

18 Set 2026 artist Maite Cajaraville. Territorial Intelligence and the Art of Interconnection Read the story

7 Lug 2026 artist Beatrice Vigoni. CryptoMaDonne and the Plurality of Female Identity Read the story

23 Giu 2026 artist Matteo Basilé: Artificial Intelligence as an Extension of Memory Read the story

The ARTIFACT Network

Artists, cultural professionals, tech experts: shape it with us

A transnational platform dedicated to the intersection of AI and the visual arts.

Become a stakeholder

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Influence Policy
Contribute to our Position Paper and help shape the future of European cultural legislation.
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Collaborate with Experts
Join “open mic” sessions, roundtables, and community office hours with industry leaders.
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Access Early Research
Get priority access to our guidelines, toolkits, and capacity-building materials.
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Expand Your Network
Connect with visual arts organizations, IT hubs, and public institutions across Europe.