Artificial intelligence is both fascinating and challenging. Never before has a technology evolved so rapidly or permeated our lives so directly. Its integration into art represents more than a mere technical advancement; it constitutes a profound cultural transformation that questions and expands our concepts of creation, authorship, and the modus operandi of society.
From the invention of photography to the popularization of computers, technology has always influenced artistic production. Today, AI alters the very foundations of the creative process. What can contemporary art reveal about a new mode of consciousness in a culture with artificial intelligence? How does this consciousness manifest when reimagining art?
These questions permeate ARTELLIGENT – The International Art and Artificial Intelligence Festival. Comprising a symposium and an exhibition, the event establishes a space for critical reflection on the future of art and society in a world increasingly shaped by AI. The exhibition will feature works generated using AI techniques in various formats, envisioning a synergistic coexistence between humans and machines, where both collaborate to enrich the aesthetic and intellectual experience. The true revolution promoted by AI lies not only in its technological capabilities but in the opportunity for artists to continuously reinvent and question the concepts of creation, conceiving increasingly diverse and challenging ways to connect us to art and our world.
About the Festival
ARTELLIGENT – The International Art and Artificial Intelligence Festival will take place in Salvador – BA, Brazil, from August 29 to November 30, 2025. It will be the first event in the Americas dedicated exclusively to the intersection of art and artificial intelligence. For 90 days, the public will have access to an exhibition of works featuring national and international artists, scientists, and thinkers.
Open Call Objectives
The objective of this call for entries is to select works that must employ Artificial Intelligence methods, distributed across the four categories described below, to comprise the festival’s exhibition. The aim is to foster critical reflection on the role of AI in contemporary art, as well as to encourage the production of innovative works that explore its ethical, aesthetic, and technical implications.
Up to 24 works will be selected (this number is subject to change based on curatorial decision), and each selected work will receive a fee of R$1,000.00.
Categories, Technical Specs and Required Items
Categorie 1: Artificial Intelligence and Audiovisual
Short audiovisual works between 15 seconds and 15 minutes.
Submissions Items:
1. Link for viewing (YouTube or Vimeo, “unlisted” or password-protected access).
2. Minimum resolution: 1920×1080 px (1080p), frame rate 24–30 fps, H.264 codec.
3. Still frame in JPG or PNG (1920×1080 px).
4. Work synopsis (max. 200 words).
5. Report on AI techniques employed (max. 300 words).
6. Artist(s) information (see item 3.5).
7. Declaration of copyright ownership.Categorie 2: Artificial Intelligence, Design, and Graphic Arts
Images, posters, printed pieces, or physical objects generated with AI.
Submission Items:
1. Up to 5 images in JPG, PNG, or TIFF, minimum 3000 px on the longest side, 300 dpi (RGB or CMYK).
2. Conceptual description of the work (max. 150 words).
3. Report on AI techniques employed (max. 300 words).
4. Artist(s) information (see item 3.5).
5. Declaration of copyright ownership.Categoria 3: Artificial Intelligence and Literature
Literary texts (poems, short stories, novels, essays) generated or co-generated by AI.
Submission Items:
1. PDF file containing the full text or an excerpt (max. 5,000 words) accompanied by a general synopsis (max. 250 words).
2. Report on AI techniques employed (max. 300 words).
3. Artist(s) information (see item 3.5).
4. Declaration of copyright ownership.Categorie 4: Artificial Intelligence and Music
Music, sound pieces, and audio works generated or co-generated by AI.
Submission Items:
1. Audio file in WAV or MP3, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit (download or streaming link).
2. Score or visual representation file (optional).
3. Conceptual description of the work (max. 150 words).
4. Report on AI techniques employed (max. 300 words).
5. Artist(s) information (see item 3.5).
5. Declaration of copyright ownership.
Artist(s) Required Information
1. Full name and preferred pronoun.
2. City/State/Country of residence.
3. Nationality.
4. Gender (optional).
5. Email and phone/WhatsApp.
6. Mini-bio (max. 100 words).
7. Artist photograph (300 dpi, JPG/PNG).
Registration
Key Dates : July, 1st, 2025 to July, 18th, 2025 11:59PM (GMT -3).
There is no limit to the number of submissions per artist in each category.
Works must be finalized or in their final stage at the time of submission.
Submissions will be accepted exclusively through the specific forms listed in item 3.
No registration fees will be charged
Evaluation Criteria
1. Relevance to the themes of art × AI.
2. Originality and novelty.
3. Conceptual quality and narrative clarity.
4. Creative integration of AI in the process or outcome.
5. Technical feasibility within the festival’s exhibition conditions.The curatorial committee reserves the right not to fill the maximum number of slots if the proposals do not meet the established criteria.
Artists Fee
Each selected work will receive R$1,000.00 (one thousand Brazilian Reais) subjected to taxes and fees deductions. Payment will be made upon submission of the fiscal documentation required by the production team and disbursed according to the timeline disclosed during the final agreement.
Results and Contact
Announcement of selected works will be released on Auguest on ARTELLIGENT’s official channels.
Individual communication will be made via email, and additional materials may be requested. If the proposer does not respond within 5 business days, the organization may contact alternates.
Work Exhibitions
The works will be part of the exhibition from August 29 to November 30, 2025, at a location to be announced in Salvador – BA.
The festival will provide basic equipment; special adaptations will be discussed with the production team.
The artist is responsible for the conceptual integrity of the work, transportation (when applicable), and optional insurance.
Intelectual Property and Responsibilities
Proposers must hold all exhibition, image, and sound rights for their works.
The festival is not responsible for disputes arising from copyright infringement.
Applicants authorize the use of excerpts, static images, and biographical data for ARTELLIGENT’s institutional promotional purposes, free of charge and for an indefinite period, with proper credits maintained.
Timeline
Stage Date Call for Entries Opens July, 1st, 2025 Call for Entries Closes July, 18th, 2025 Results Announced August, 2025 Exhibition August, 29th – November, 30th, 2025
Final Provisions
Participation in this call implies full acceptance of these regulations. The festival organization reserves the right to change the rules of these regulations at any time and without prior notice, disclaiming any responsibility or legal implications arising from such changes.
Omitted cases will be resolved by the festival organization.
Questions can be sent to: contato@artelligent.com.br
Salvador – July, 1st, 2025
General Direction – ARTELLIGENT 2025