AI in the Arts: What We’re Learning from the Sector

Artificial intelligence continues to be one of the most talked-about topics across the arts and cultural community. From improving operational efficiency to enhancing audience engagement, organizations are exploring how AI can support their missions while preserving the creativity and human connection that make the arts unique.

Join leaders from CLA and Tessitura for a conversation grounded in what we’re hearing directly from arts and cultural organizations. Drawing from research, client discussions, and real-world conversations with sector leaders, we’ll explore the current state of AI adoption, the opportunities organizations are most excited about, and the challenges many are working through as they evaluate potential AI initiatives.

During this session, we’ll discuss:

• Current trends in AI adoption across arts and cultural organizations
• Common use cases and opportunities organizations are exploring today
• The concerns, barriers, and questions leaders are navigating
• How organizations are approaching responsible experimentation and adoption
• Practical considerations for evaluating AI initiatives and determining where to start

At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• Understand how arts and cultural organizations are currently thinking about and adopting AI
• Identify common operational, audience engagement, and organizational opportunities being explored across the sector
• Recognize key challenges and risks organizations should consider as AI initiatives evolve
• Learn practical questions to ask when assessing potential AI investments and use cases
• Gain ideas and insights from peer organizations that can help inform your own AI journey

Who should attend

This session is designed for executive directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, finance leaders, operations leaders, development professionals, marketing teams, ticketing and patron experience leaders, and anyone responsible for innovation within an arts and cultural organization.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or looking to expand existing initiatives, you’ll leave with practical ideas, real-world examples, and a framework for adopting AI responsibly while preserving the creativity and human connection that define the arts.

Questions?

Contact CLA’s meetings, events, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com.