Community and Collaboration: Joining Canadian AI Art Groups and Online Forums

To join Canadian AI art groups and online forums focused on community and collaboration, several active initiatives and platforms provide opportunities for artists, researchers, and enthusiasts to connect, learn, and co-create:

• Arts Incubator (Winnipeg): A participatory arts collective supporting Indigenous youth and emerging artists in AI-facilitated creative processes. It offers mentorship, training, and a community of care bridging traditional art and digital innovation.

• Art Impact / AI Impact Alliance (Montreal-based): An international collective engaging artists in AI conversations, research, and workshops on social, ethical, and creative implications of AI. Membership enables collaboration with experts and organizations shaping responsible AI in the arts.

• Vancouver AI Community Meetups: Regular meetups welcoming artists, researchers, and AI enthusiasts to discuss AI’s impact on creativity, ethics, and technology. These gatherings foster grassroots community-building and include sub-groups like Womxn AI and AI ethics conferences.

• Canada AI Forum (Launching 2026): An upcoming formal group within the AI Community Collective Network aimed at Canadian AI practitioners and artists to collaborate and share knowledge.

• Online Platforms and Courses: Resources like Level UP Arts offer free online courses to help artists integrate AI technology into their practice, supporting skill development and community engagement.

• AI Skills Lab Canada (The Forum): Provides extended support through peer groups, coaching, and events for artists and creatives working with AI.

• Montreal.AI Academy: AI for Artists: A program blending art, culture, and science to introduce artists to AI art movement and tools.

• Local and Niche Groups: Smaller initiatives such as Surrey AI Meetup, Mind, AI & Consciousness Reading Group, and Squamish AI offer focused community spaces for sharing and collaboration.

To find and join these communities, consider your interests (e.g., Indigenous art, ethics, generative AI, digital art) and preferred format (in-person meetups, online forums, workshops). Searching for local meetups or online groups via platforms like Meetup, or directly contacting organizations like AI Impact Alliance or Arts Incubator, can provide entry points. Participating in conferences and workshops also helps build connections within Canada’s AI art ecosystem.

These communities emphasize collaboration, mentorship, ethical AI practices, and creative innovation, making them ideal for artists seeking to engage with AI in a supportive Canadian context.