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Webinar AI R&D: Beyond Arts Funding

Join us for a free practical webinar exploring the use of AI in the creative and cultural sector and the funding opportunities available.

Date

12/06/2025 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Price

Free

Thursday 12 June | 1pm–2pm | Online | Free

With artists and arts organisations increasingly engaging with AI technologies from creative practice to the management of organisations the question is – how can we invest in AI research and development?

This free webinar, in partnership with Arts Council England (ACE), will look at funding opportunities available to creative professionals and cultural organisations to support AI-driven innovation in response to this rapidly evolving field.

Speaking Panel:

Oonagh Murphy, Responsible AI Fellow at ACE, will highlight innovative approaches to the use of AI in the Creative and Cultural Sector.

Emma Cooper, Knowledge Transfer Manager, Creative Industries, Innovate UK Business Connect.  Emma will explore alternative income streams and funding sources for R&D for creative individuals and organisations, with insights into successful partnership with technology companies.

Jesse Ringham, Founder and Creative Director, Jesse James Agency.  Jesse will focus on the producer’s role as convener and broker in the AI landscape featuring case studies from The Hepworth Wakefield.

Nema Hart, Director of Inclusive Innovation, ACE.  Nema will highlight Arts Council England’s initiatives to support research and development in the cultural sector.

Seva Phillips, Chief Innovation Officer, Figurative.  Seva will introduce Figurative and its role in brokering conversations and initiatives that help the cultural sector innovate.

Thursday 12 June | 1pm–2pm | Online | Free

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