Introduction:
As an artist, you have a lot on your plate when it comes to managing your business. From handling emails to planning your next moves, the workload can be overwhelming. That's where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, offering a helping hand to streamline these tasks and save valuable time. AI can be a powerful tool for helping you to accomplish business-based tasks in less time, but it must be used ethically, and skillfully. Beyond simply knowing how to use AI, you need to approach it with skill and finesse. It's like adding a new tool to your creative toolbox that requires thoughtful guidance to enhance rather than overshadow your unique vision.
In this blog, we will explore the pros and cons of using AI in your art business. Also read- 2024 Artistic Vision Board: Planning and Setting Goals Pros:1. AI can save you time with written tasks.As an artist, your focus is primarily on creating your artwork. However, written tasks such as emails, grant proposals, and artist statements are also essential aspects of your professional life. AI can be a valuable ally in managing these tasks efficiently. Whether you're drafting an email to a gallery curator or crafting a compelling grant proposal, AI can help you develop and flesh out ideas by providing suggestions and insights. It can also assist you in identifying areas where you may be missing critical information and help you edit your written content for grammar and clarity. By automating these written tasks, AI allows you to spend more time on your artistic endeavors while ensuring that your written communications are polished and professional. 2. AI can serve as a sounding board for fleshing out ideas:AI can serve as a sounding board for fleshing out ideas, developing plans, offering alternative views/options, or pointing out flaws. Every artist encounters moments of creative block or uncertainty during the artistic journey. In such times, AI can serve as a valuable sounding board, providing you with a platform to articulate your thoughts, explore different perspectives, and develop plans for your projects. Whether you're brainstorming concepts for a new series of artworks, or seeking feedback on your latest blog, AI can offer insights, suggestions, and critiques to help you refine your vision and approach. By engaging with AI as a collaborative partner, you can expand your creative horizons, challenge your assumptions, and push the boundaries of your artistic practice. Also read- Self-Confidence and Boundaries in Your Art Business 3. AI is affordable:Managing your budget is crucial, and investing in tools and resources that offer value without breaking the bank is essential. Fortunately, AI technologies can be surprisingly accessible and affordable, while offering a wide range of tools and platforms tailored to meet the needs of artists. By leveraging affordable AI solutions, you can harness the power of technology to enhance your art business without compromising on quality or financial sustainability. 4. AI can help proofread and offer an "opinion":Clear communication is vital for artists, whether you're writing exhibition descriptions, artist statements, or social media posts. AI-powered proofreading tools can assist you in ensuring that your written content is free from spelling and grammar errors and in maintaining a professional and polished image. Additionally, AI can offer an "opinion" on your written work by providing suggestions for improving clarity, coherence, and impact. While AI-generated opinions may not replace human judgment entirely, they can offer valuable insights and perspectives that complement your creative intuition. By incorporating AI-driven proofreading and feedback into your workflow, you can refine your written communication skills and effectively convey your artistic vision to your audience. 5: AI can help people with written language challenges:Many artists have dyslexia and ADHD, which can make written tasks challenging. AI can help with editing, offering suggestions, and ensuring that your writing makes sense and flows smoothly.
Pro Tip: Just because it sounds good doesn’t mean you should use it. AI is great at generating something that sounds really compelling if you give it the right prompt. However, it will give similar compelling responses to other people who give it a similar prompt. This happens a lot with artist bios/statements and event descriptions. You may have noticed that many of them are beginning to sound the same. They have the same cadence, flow, sequence, and even words. When everyone uses the same words they begin to lose their meaning and impact. Always make sure that your final draft rings true, and doesn’t sound like a repeat from someone else. Remember this is your writing, you are just using a tool. So, if for example, you use AI to help with editing your bio, don’t use a line just because it sounds good. It needs to actually be authentic and specific to you. Generic sentences with pretty words can become meaningless and can cloud your voice and authenticity. Always ask: Is this really true for me? Is this too generic? Is this the most important thing I want to communicate? Does this include overused words and phrases that will cause me to sound like someone else? Remember that your voice should be the primary voice. Things like your bio and statement are foundational and need to be given the care and time they deserve. Still need help? CGA has bio and statement auditing services starting at only $25! Members can also watch the replay of our meetup discussing how to use AI ethically and proficiently.
Cons/Points of Consideration1: AI needs to be used ethically. It is important to avoid ethical violations such as copyright infringement. Each of us has our own way of writing, and AI can help us write better or fix our mistakes, but it's not the same as our own creativity. By being honest, respecting others' writing, and staying true to our own writing style, we can make sure that AI is used as a helpful, ethical tool. 2: Relying solely on AI will make you sound like a robot at worst and like everyone else at best. AI is not a human and needs guidance and direction. Use it as a tool, not a new team member. AI, like any tool, requires human intervention to achieve meaningful results. Without proper guidance and direction, AI-generated content may lack the emotional depth and nuance that resonate with audiences. As artists, it's our responsibility to infuse AI-generated content with our unique sensibilities and perspectives, ensuring that our written work reflects our artistic vision and values. Mass use of AI with generic prompts and no input from humans is, what Seth Godin often refers to as, “a race to the bottom.” You’ve probably begun to notice many advertisements and social media posts sounding generic and similar to one another. This is the result of inadequate prompts and human input. Don’t let this happen to you. It’s not a good “look.” AI is at its best with a thoughtful person prompting, writing, editing, and rewriting, often several times. AI works best when we give it our ideas and guide it through the editing process. Left to its own devices AI might miss out on the unique style and voice that make our writing special. Also read- Top 10 Tips for Developing Your Own Artistic Style 3: AI can “hallucinate” and makeup facts, it isn’t a perfect system and a human should be double-checking its work. CGA members, want to learn more about using language-based AI in your business? Join us on March 6th for our monthly meetup. The link and more info can be found in the member space calendar. If you are an artist struggling to Craft Your Artist Statement and Bio? Cowgirl Artists of America is here to assist you! Click the following link to know more: https://www.cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/store/p13/artist-bio-and-statement-help.html
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