Guides: Artifical intelligence: AI and Art Contest

AI Contest Overview

Create an AI-generated art exhibit at the Northwest Houston Center and the 3rd Floor of the Coleman Library on the Main Campus. This is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Peer judging will determine two top winners who will get tote bags with their AI-generated art printed on them generously provided by Luxury Goods. Participants will be given the printed artwork to keep after the end of the exhibit. Submissions will be due on Sunday, February 23rd by 11:59 pm to allow time for printing, mounting, and display for the unveiling at the Northwest Center on February 28th at 6:00 pm and on the Main Campus on March 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

Contest

The Northwest Houston Center (NWHC)and the main campus library will display the artwork and host a reception. The reception at the NWHC will be held on February 28th at 6:00 pm. The exhibit and reception at the John B. Coleman Library will be on March 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
During the receptions, attendees will have the option of voting on their favorite submission based on the criteria listed below. A winner will be selected from each of the exhibit receptions based on the average score. The winners will have their image printed on a commemorative PVAMU tote bag by Luxury Goods, Inc. Winners will receive a copy of their tote bag. Submission to this contest requires consent for artwork to be printed. and displayed at the Northwest Center and Coleman Library, and for unrestricted use for the commemorative tote bag.
Only unmodified images (AI generated only) will be eligible for the contest and printing of the tote bag, due to copyright issues.
Once the exhibits are taken down participants will have the option to claim their prints.

Contest Theme: The exhibit is connected to the ASALH theme for Black History Month 2024Links to an external site., African Americans and the Arts. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. The project also serves as a means to educate participants about the history of renowned African American artists while experimenting with AI technologies to generate artwork.

There are two options in the template. One if you are covering an Artist and another if an Art Movement.

Artist Image: Place an image of the Artist studied in this box.

Information About Artist: Give a general description of the artist, their inspiration, and impact and include dates of birth and death and if applicable what art movement they participated in.

Sample Art from Artist: Provide two images created by the artist

Presenter Information: Provide your name and a brief background about you. Include if you are a student, staff member or faculty member. If more than one applies and you are a student, say, student.

AI Prompt: Provide the prompt you used to create your unique piece of art with AI

Purpose and Goals of Project: Participants will learn how to generate art using various AI technologies. Participants will research African American artist to reflect their style within their art. pieces. Participants will learn how to integrate conceptual and abstract thinking to communicate visual ideas. Hybrid methods will be used for instruction and convenience including the creation of a self-guided video, so that more are able to participate.

Contet Rubric

Judging Rubric

Criteria	Excellent (4 points)	Very Good (3 points)	Good (2 points)	Okay/Fine (1 point)
Visual Impact and Prompt Execution	The image demonstrates a strong impact with exceptional organization of art elements. The execution of AI prompts is superb, resulting in a memorable and striking visual experience.	The image is impactful, with well-organized art elements and content. The execution of AI prompts is effective, creating a visually appealing result.	The organization of art elements, content, and AI prompt execution is adequate. The image has a certain impact, but it might not be particularly memorable or striking.	The image lacks significant impact. The organization of art elements and content is basic, and the execution of AI prompts is unremarkable.
Theme Representation	The AI-generated art clearly and powerfully demonstrates the theme, with elements that are directly and unmistakably connected to it.	The theme is generally represented in the AI art. While the connection to the theme is evident, it might not be as pronounced or explicit.	The relationship between the AI art and the theme is somewhat unclear. There are elements that suggest the theme, but they are not strongly defined.	The AI-generated art lacks a clear connection to the theme. The theme is either very loosely represented or not at all.
Artist/Art Movement Information Card	The information card effectively and concisely provides comprehensive quality information about the artist or art movement, showing a clear connection to the theme.	The card provides good information about the artist or art movement, though it may lack some depth or detail. The connection to the theme is present but not extensively explored.	The information on the card gives a basic idea of the artist or art movement but lacks detail and depth. The connection to the theme is minimal.	The card lacks relevant information about the artist or art movement, or the information provided is unrelated to the theme.

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