Join NAVA's Penelope Benton in conversation with digital artist Jane Fan and Westen Sydney film maker Ryan Cauchi, as they share how AI is impacting their work and the opportunities and challenges they encounter. 6 - 8pm AEST, Tuesday 28 April 2026, Fairfield City HQ.
Dive into how AI is shaking up creativity and what it means for your artistic vibe and ethics.
AI is changing creative practice, but what does this mean for artists on the ground?
Join us for a conversation exploring ethical AI use, authorship and intellectual property, featuring artists’ perspectives across visual art, media and film. Hear from digital artist Jane Fan and Westen Sydney film maker Ryan Cauchi as they share how AI is impacting their work and the opportunities and challenges they encounter. Convened by the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), this discussion offers practical insights into navigating AI while protecting creative work.
Fairfield City HQ
17 Kenyon Street
Fairfield 216
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free.
We’re committed to making this event safe and comfortable. Please let us know:
Fairfield HQ is a wheelchair accessible venue, with step free entry and accessible toilets. If you have any questions, please contact nava@visualarts.net.au
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) is a Membership organisation that brings together the many voices of the contemporary arts sector to improve fundamental conditions of work and practice. We do this through advocacy, education and the Code of Practice. For further information on NAVA visit www.visualarts.net.au.
NAVA acknowledges and pays respects to the Cabrogal people of the Darug Nation, the rightful custodians of the lands where this event will be held. We recognise all Custodians of Country throughout all lands, waters and territories, and pay respect to First Nations communities' ancestors and Elders. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Image credit: Jane Fan, Cybermancy 2 (2021). Courtesy: 4A Gallery.
ID: A webcam photo of a person with black hair, with digital imagery of flowers, birds and fruits over their face.
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