Critical Conversations: Emerging Artists: Surviving or Thriving in the Age of AI

AI is disrupting creative practice, challenging traditional ideas of authorship, originality and artistic labour. What does it mean for emerging artists trying to build sustainable careers in an increasingly uncertain landscape? Together, we’ll examine questions of ethics, ownership and the value of human creativity in a rapidly changing cultural environment.
Back again for 2026, at a time when the world seems to be all about absolutes and division, some of Darwin’s leading arts organisations have come together to create CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS.
PRODUCTION NOTES
Duration: 2 hours
Recommended for ages:
Content warnings: Course language may be used, anthropic driven climate change will be discussed and
Access:
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Accessible by public transport
- Various forms of contact accepted (written, verbal etc) for complaints and bookings.
- A quiet space is available
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Seating options are available
- Car park suitable for wheelchair transportation available within 2 minutes of the venue entrance.

