AI in Art Practices and Research Conference II

24-26 October 2025 | UNATC „I.L. Caragiale” Bucharest, #3-b Tudor Arghezi Street

OPEN CALL

The “I.L. Caragiale” National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest is committed to shaping the next generation of professionals in performing arts, film, and emerging creative industries, including media, multimedia, and the cultural dimensions of technology. Artificial intelligence has started to have a transformative effect on artistic expression, education, and cultural production among other societal levels. UNATC is committed to supporting the sustainable and ethical integration of current AI tools in artistic creation, while also bringing new perspectives on the future development and use of AI, through the exchange of state of the art practices and research findings.

Through its Research, Development, and Innovation Department, the university actively promotes interdisciplinary research that bridges performing arts, film, and digital media with cutting-edge technological developments. We seek to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance artistic creation, inform cultural narratives, and intersect with fields such as education, policy, and health, opening up new possibilities for both research and practice with an ethical and human-centered perspective.

We invite you to submit your applications for the second edition of the AI in ART PRACTICES and RESEARCH hybrid conference, organized by UNATC in Bucharest from 24–26 October 2025. The event explores the impact of AI on artistic creation and research, as well as its broader applications in society, such as accessibility, healthcare and well-being.

The Conference will have a series of satellite events that will include art installations, workshops and guest speakers on the announced themes.

Overarching theme: Artificial intelligence and creativity

Sub-themes:

AI impact on creativity, aesthetics, cultural practices including art circulation, art and artist status.
Ethical, responsible and sustainable AI use and research with a special focus on processes significant for the art ecosystem.
AI and cultural heritage – the use of art in datasets, its ethics and the use of AI in archives.
Art production and AI tools – examining how AI tools are used in current practice, enhance artistic skills, and redefine workflows and creative ecosystems.
Explainable AI tools offering more control and agency to creators.
AI and accessibility – the development and use of AI to facilitate access to art and culture
Art and AI in mental health and well-being – exploring art-based AI-driven solutions for emotional expression, therapy, mental health diagnosis, and support.
Interdisciplinary research in AI development – innovative interdisciplinary approaches based on collaboration between technologists, artists and researchers.

Conference Highlights and Submission Guidelines

Keynote Highlights

The conference will feature specialists in the field who will explore and expand on the conference themes, offering valuable insights either within keynote lectures or practical workshops.

PIOTR MIROWSKI

AI researcher, currently Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind.

His practice and research focuses on navigation-related research, on scaling up autonomous agents to real world environments, on weather and climate forecasting and now on human–centered AI, leading an interdisciplinary team working on AI and Society. His work has been published in Nature, at ICLR and NeurIPS and covered by The Guardian, BBC, Financial Times among others.

Submission Guidelines

Conference Participation Formats:

Original research results (15-minute presentations within themed sessions including Q&A).
Showcase of AI-use practices (15-minute presentations including Q&A).
Showcase of artistic creations (15-minute presentations including Q&A).
Masterclass (duration and format proposed by the applicant)
Workshop (duration and format proposed by the applicant)

Language: All presentations and activities will be conducted in English.

Submission Requirements for all formats

Title

Abstract (200–250 words)

Bio (50–100 words), including institutional affiliation

Illustrations or links (if applicable)

Document type: PDF

Modes of Presentation

Participants and presenters may choose to present in situ at UNATC Bucharest or online.

Deadline for submission

All submissions must be received by 15 June 2025, via this submission form: https://forms.gle/MYTHECqGyr2VEHUH6

Publication Opportunity

Selected papers may be considered for inclusion in a forthcoming publication. Details will be shared after the conference.

Review Process

All submissions will undergo a blind review by the Conference Committee. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 15th, 2025.

Contact Information

For enquiries, please reach out to: research@unatc.ro or +40746230481.

For more details, visit the official conference page: https://cinetic.arts.ro/en/evenimente/ai-in-art-practices-and-research-conference-ii/

We look forward to receiving your submissions and engaging in stimulating discussions on the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence, research and artistic practices.

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