Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University College of Performance,
Visualization & Fine Arts

IAC Initiatives

Aberrant Creativity

The rise of artificial intelligence-generated art has made many artists rightly nervous. How artists can properly respond to AI is a pressing and open question.

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Creative Care Conference

Join us for this event where innovation in the arts meets compassionate health practices. The four-day conference brings together creatives, researchers, clinicians and community leaders to explore how creative approaches can enhance well-being and transform care.

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Field of View Festival

The Institute for Applied Creativity (IAC) at Texas A&M University proudly announces the call for submissions for the inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival.

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LASER Talks

Leonardo/ISAST LASER Talks is a series of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. The mission of LASER is to encourage contributions to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building to over 50 cities worldwide and five continents.

Texas Emerging Creatives

The Institute for Applied Creativity (IAC) is excited to introduce the inaugural Texas A&M University Emerging Creatives, a dynamic platform designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among Texas A&M students.