AI and the Arts: A Community Conversation

Let’s talk about AI and creativity in our community. Join artists and industry experts for a round of lightning talks on artificial intelligence and the arts - how it works, how it’s being used today, and its impacts to creativity and culture. Followed by a moderated panel discussion and Q&A. Opening remarks by Library leadership. We welcome you to submit your questions for the Q&A in advance HERE. While we will make every effort to address a broad range of submitted questions, we may not be able to respond to each one due to time constraints. Emcee and Moderator: Elise Stolte - CBC Journalist Elise Stolte has 20 years of experience telling the stories of her community and has been recognized for feature writing, social-impact and community-based journalism. Today she works as an editor and bridge to help communities tell their own stories with the newsroom. Panelists Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan, PhD Associate Professor at the Werklund School of Education Specialization, Language and Literacy Kenna Burima Calgary-based Musician, Songwriter, Educator, Producer, and Writer Creator and host of the ArtistSpeak YYC series and currently serving as the 2026 TD Incubator Fellow at Werklund Centre. Lucky Leggott Calgary-based Animator, Concept Designer, and 3D Artist Dr. Bruce Barton, BA, MA, PhD Professor, Drama - University of Calgary