The Awakened Infestation: AI in Contemporary Art

The Indy Art Center announces a Call for Entry to The Awakened Infestation: AI in Contemporary Art, a juried exhibition featuring contemporary artworks that utilize AI processes directly in the creation of the artwork or reflect on AI and its impacts conceptually. The exhibition will highlight the obstacles and challenges this technology presents to artists and creatives of all kinds. Artworks accepted for inclusion should offer original discourse on the subject of AI, ranging from traditional processes that conceptually infuse or reference AI to contemporary and new media processes that directly apply AI technology.

Artists may submit artworks that directly implement AI technology in their construction. Artworks utilizing AI are expected to have considerable conceptual or formal sophistication beyond the initial generation of any images. The jury will consider how submitted works conceptually reflect or respond to the introduction of such technologies on creatives and contemporary art-making processes. All media is eligible. The exhibition is open to a variety of installation and documentation methods for artworks. Installation artists should contact the Art Center before applying to ensure compatibility of space. 2D artwork must not weigh more than 250 pounds.

Eligibility: Open to all artists over 18 residing in the United States. Work must be made within the last two years and cannot have been previously shown at the Art Center. All work must be original and made by the artist or artist team. Collaborative works are eligible. Entry fee: $35 for submission of two pieces; $5 additional for each submission up to six pieces total. Artists may submit up to six pieces. Acceptance notifications: July 2, 2025. Artwork delivery: July 9–27, 2025. Exhibition opens August 18, 2025 and closes October 5, 2025. Exhibition reception: Friday, August 22, 5–8pm. Awards: Best in Show $300, Honorable Mention $100 (two awards).