The MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio invites artists, scholars, and creators worldwide to submit proposals for Singularity, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series. This exhibition will explore the potential consequences of a speculative future where artificial intelligence matches or surpasses human intelligence, an event often called the technological singularity. Submissions are due by July 4, 2025.
Through Singularity, the CoLab Studio seeks to engage participants in a deep exploration of how AI’s rapid evolution could reshape existence globally. The exhibition will examine the intersections of technology, philosophy, art, and democratic society. It will encourage bold thinking about how humanity can navigate a future evolving from current AI developments to more divergent and extreme forms of artificial machine intelligence and human intelligence. Proposals should explore AI’s transformative potential, exploring either its utopian promise, its dystopian risks, or both. Topics may include identity, ethics, creativity, human consciousness, and governance in an age of accelerating technological change.
“As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, so must our understanding and shaping of its impact, with guardrails and safeguards constantly evolving, created by communities far broader than the corporate, governmental, and scientific,” said Mark Sullivan, Creative Director of the CoLab Studio. “This exhibition invites artists, scholars, designers, technologists and visionary creators to challenge assumptions, construct experiments, and spark conversations that help us understand and responsibly design the complexities of our shared future.”
The MSU Museum CoLab Studio highly values creativity, experimentation, and collaboration. This open call is extended to everyone, from every level of experience and discipline including students. Submissions from individuals or groups working locally or internationally in fields related to computer or data science, communications, human-computer interaction, art, psychology, biology, music, or a diverse combination of fields and beyond are welcomed. Proposals can be for an existing exhibit or an idea in development, such as a new or existing artwork, digital intervention, research project, a virtual game, a series of visualizations, or something else.
A curatorial team composed of students, MSU Museum staff, and subject-matter experts will review submissions, ensuring a diverse and interdisciplinary selection of works. Selected projects will receive funding of up to $3,000 to support production costs, shipping, and other expenses. Submissions must include a draft budget as part of the application process.
This story originally appeared on the MSU Museum website.