Calgary 
Events Description
Get ready to dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with ArtistSpeak – A.I., where creativity meets technology!
Part talk show, conversation, and collective making space exploring how artists are navigating artificial intelligence as both a creative tool and cultural force.
Join us for an evening of dialogue and reflection as artists share how A.I. is shaping their practices, workflows, ethics, and relationships to authorship and labour. Together, we’ll explore questions of originality, collaboration, resistance, and possibility — and what it means to create in an era where technology is evolving faster than our language for it.
Hosted by Kenna Burima, this gathering invites curiosity over certainty and conversation over conclusions, creating space for artists to think critically and creatively about the future unfolding around us.
Featured Artists: Uche Peter Umezurike, Jason Mehmel & Lucky Leggot
Craft Activity: Zines! A zine (pronounced ‘zeen’) is an independently or self-published booklet, either created through collage, traditionally using a mix-n-match of text and images to spread whatever message you like.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : FREE
This event is free with RSVP thanks to the generous support of Mount Royal University’s Institute for Community Prosperity, helping us remove financial barriers and keep this gathering accessible.
If you’re able, we invite you to ,please, consider making a donation when you reserve your ticket. Donations can be added at checkout or made at the door. All proceeds go directly toward paying artists and supporting future ArtistSpeak* events.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday March 12, 2026
Doors: 4:30 PM | Program: 5:00 PM
Trico Changemakers Studio is located on the Third Floor of the Bisset Business Building.
Approximately 2 hours
Venue & Address
Trico Changemakers Studio, Bissett School of Business, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, T3E 6K6
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Nearest parking lot – East Gate Parkade (Evening parking rate of $8.75 applies) – MRU Visitor Parking Map. The paystation for the East Gate Parkade is located on P2 Level (coins, Visa or Mastercard only).
Accessible by Public Transport
