Art in the Age of AI: Inspiration or Disruption?

Art in the Age of AI: Inspiration or Disruption?

🗓 November 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Atithi Studios | Free Admission | Open to All

As part of EXPLORE: Pittsburgh Tech Week 2025, Atithi Studios presents Art in the Age of AI: Inspiration or Disruption? — a compelling panel discussion exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity.

Join artists, technologists, and innovators as they discuss the evolving relationship between art and AI — from visual art and music to writing and storytelling. Together, we’ll explore the question: Is AI redefining the artist’s role as a new source of inspiration, or is it disrupting the creative process as we know it?

Expect a lively, thought-provoking conversation, practical insights from creative professionals, and the opportunity to connect with Pittsburgh’s growing tech and arts communities.

What happens when creativity meets code? Come find out.

Panelists:

Sasha Phillips
Counsel | Artist | Advocate
Sasha Phillips bridges law, art, and psychology in her multifaceted career. As an attorney at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, she combines her legal expertise with a deep commitment to wellness, community engagement, and women’s empowerment. Sasha holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh, an MFA, and a Master’s in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her work has been featured internationally, including Art Against Violence at the 58th Venice Biennale. Through her initiative, Art Wellness Advocates, she integrates creativity into professional development and mental wellness programs. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Corporate Law, Sasha continues to explore how art and advocacy intersect in modern professional spaces.

Michael Carroll
Creative Director | Storyteller | Brand Strategist
Michael Carroll is the creative force behind Charlotte’s Webb, a multidisciplinary marketing and storytelling agency. With over two decades of experience building culture-driven brands, he has produced more than 100 visual campaigns and 1,000 events across industries. His expertise spans global advertising, digital strategy, and experiential design—connecting creativity with commerce. Michael’s work reflects his passion for authenticity, innovation, and impact, leading campaigns that not only engage audiences but move culture forward.

Dana Martinelli
Artist | Technologist | Innovator
Dana Martinelli began his career in Pittsburgh, where he founded and curated The Second Floor Gallery (1991–1994), showcasing experimental and electronic media. His journey then led him to San Francisco, where he contributed to the video game industry before returning to Carnegie Mellon University. There, he advanced research in robotic telepresence systems through collaborations between the Studio for Creative Inquiry, the Field Robotics Center, JPL, SETI, and NASA. Dana’s work continues to push the boundaries of art and technology, exploring how creative expression evolves alongside emerging tools.