Koven!Dec 19

So, I just posted about AI in arts grantmaking, coming out of a session I moderated at Grantmakers In the Arts. Realizing how hard it is these days to post anything about AI without it sounding like clickbait.

But anyway, #AI probably *is* changing grantmaking (and #philanthropy) in some nice ways and in some very gross ways. Read all about it on my website that I made, all by myself!

https://kovenjsmith.com/post/2025-12-16-ai-in-grantmaking/

#artstech #musetech

AI in arts grantmaking

WLast month I moderated a panel at Grantmakers in the Arts on AI in the grantmaking process. We explored three critical scenarios: AI in artmaking, AI in grantwriting, and AI in grant review. Key takeaway: AI presents real opportunities for equity and access, but also creates new vulnerabilities around fraud, overwhelming application volumes, and opaque decision-making.

Koven J. Smith
Koven!Oct 29
Wrote my first blog post in a long time, as I start to unpack my time at Knight Foundation. Thinking about where arts+tech could go, and the funding models might get us there. This one is about the (relative) futility of funding "innovation" in the arts. https://kovenjsmith.com/post/2025-10-17-innovation-funds/ #musetech #arts #artstech #glam #philanthropy
Innovation is not infrastructure

The survival of the arts depends on technology, but not in the way most funders think. The sector’s real challenge isn’t innovation; it’s infrastructure. You wouldn't know this to look at what work gets funded, though.

Koven J. Smith
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The future of arts, culture, and technology at the FACT 2024 Symposium on Feb 14-15 in Melbourne
Sessions on #AI, zero carbon culture, immersive experiences, innovation, and funding challenges. Join cultural leaders, artists, and tech enthusiasts for insightful discussions.
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KFBotNov 20, 2019
With $750K in new support from Knight, five arts orgs are exploring innovative ways to leverage #immersive technologies — such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality — to strengthen audience engagement. Check out their projects: https://t.co/yIOaCUOeTt #knightarts #artstech —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1197230418698878977
Shaping the future of technology in museums: Knight invests $750,000 in five experiments using immersive technology in the arts

Five arts institutions will share nearly $750,000 in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for experimental projects that explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive experiences.

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KFBotNov 20, 2019
With $750K in new support from Knight, five arts orgs are exploring innovative ways to leverage #immersive technologies — such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality — to strengthen audience engagement. Check out their projects: https://t.co/yIOaCUOeTt #knightarts #artstech —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1197230418698878977
Shaping the future of technology in museums: Knight invests $750,000 in five experiments using immersive technology in the arts

Five arts institutions will share nearly $750,000 in new support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation for experimental projects that explore new ways to engage audiences through immersive experiences.

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KFBotAug 5, 2019
RT @cthomasclt: In what new ways might #Charlotte arts institutions engage audiences through immersive experiences? @knightfdn @Microsoft are now seeking innovative ideas that answer this question. Apply by Aug. 12 for a share of $750K: https://t.co/nwMLRrI8sT #knightarts #artstech —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1158470083750039558
Knight/Microsoft call-for-ideas: Immersive technology in the arts - Knight Foundation

KFBotJul 27, 2019

RT @iGregoryJohnson: Today @knightfdn and @Microsoft opened a new $750K call for ideas to engage arts audiences w/ immersive technology.

Apply by Aug. 12
🚀 https://t.co/eiVjS3An3k
#artstech https://t.co/p8Yo9ukBbk —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1155205418639069184

Knight/Microsoft call-for-ideas: Immersive technology in the arts - Knight Foundation

KFBotJul 27, 2019
RT @andysherry: On the heels of the 2019 #knightarts Challenge, which closed for applications yesterday, Knight and @Microsoft today opened a new $750K call for ideas to engage arts audiences via immersive technology. Apply by Aug. 12: https://t.co/A9QsOtFnH9 #musetech #artstech —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1155152327587893249
Knight/Microsoft call-for-ideas: Immersive technology in the arts - Knight Foundation

KFBotJul 27, 2019
TODAY: Knight launches a call for new ideas to engage arts audiences through immersive technology — offering a share of $750K support from @Microsoft, incl. mixed-reality mentorship / tech access and training. #musetech #artstech #knightarts @GrayAreaorg https://t.co/bCiYfKbQox —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/knightfdn/status/1155118630251769856
Knight/Microsoft call-for-ideas: Immersive technology in the arts - Knight Foundation