Creating Original Characters at Public Futures Lab (10/14/25)
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14th
Doors 5:30p
Workshop 6:00–7:00p
Q&A 7:00–7:30p
Open Networking 7:30p - End
Location:
Public Art Futures Lab, Underground Atlanta
88 Lower Alabama Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
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## What’s Happening
Come join us for an exciting, hands-on workshop that takes your creative characters to life.
Using accessible AI tools, you’ll learn how to turn an idea into an original character by the end of the workshop!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, content creator, or just curious, you’ll leave with practical tools and inspiration to take your story to the next level.
Your host, Jeremiah Long, Atlanta artist, media developer, and Executive Director of Wedge Inc, will share how these tools shape our creative practice.
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## Program Highlights
- Learn about free and low-cost AI tools for animation and film
- Experiment with music, animation, and Gen AI filmmaking tools
- Develop your original character and a scene with them
- Discuss ethical concerns around AI and the future of storytelling
- Stay for an open Q&A + hangout to connect and keep the conversation going
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## What to Bring
- YOUR CREATIVITY! This isn't about AI, it is about you! Take back your power, and learn what steps you can take to control your art.
- Your laptop, phone, or tablet for interactive creation
## About the Artist
Jeremiah Long is an Atlanta-based artist, technologist, and futurist who blends traditional art with AI to create community-centered work. With over 20 years in media and computer science.
Long is cofounder of Wedge, an Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to making emerging technology accessible for underserved communities. Long also organizes the local Meetup AI & Artistry in Atlanta.
## Getting Here
- MARTA: Use Five Points Station (30 Alabama St SW). Cross Peachtree Street toward Underground Atlanta Tower, follow signage downstairs to the courtyard, and enter through the far-right glass door. The Lab will be directly ahead.
- ADA Access: Security will open the elevator entrance at the corner of Peachtree and Alabama street for ADA entrance. Call Security at 770-829-7282 when you arrive to coordinate entry to Underground Atlanta's elevator.
- Parking: Street parking on Pryor and Peachtree SW; paid lots at G-Deck at GSU, and other decks available nearby. Carpool or rideshare encouraged.
