Tech Meets Art: A New Era for Creators

In Dallas, Texas, the Arts Community Alliance (TACA) gathered art leaders from across the region to explore how technology is shaping the future of arts. The annual event, known as Perforum, focused on the theme "New Horizons: Arts, Technology and Adaptation. " This year, the emphasis was on using tech to increase accessibility, foster connections, and revolutionize art-making processes. Maura Sheffler, TACA's executive director, highlighted that artists are always pioneers, continuously seeking out new opportunities. She believes this event would ignite excitement among attendees about the possibilities technology offers for both individual creators and arts organizations. The Perforum featured a variety of workshops designed to equip attendees with new skills. Sessions included human-centered design, artificial intelligence for audience insights and marketing strategies, and interactive sessions with experts like Thomas F. DeFrantz from Northwestern University. DeFrantz's group, Slippage: Performance, Culture, Technology, delves into the fascinating intersection of live performance and emerging technologies. They stress the importance of access to technology in this rapidly evolving field. By bringing together such diverse experts and offering hands-on workshops, TACA aimed to inspire attendees to embrace technological advancements as a means to grow and transform their art forms. This blend of creativity and innovation could pave the way for a future where technology enhances rather than replaces traditional artistic practices.