Innisfil AI

Why let AI Have all the Fun?

Innisfil AI (artistic intelligence) was a vibrant community initiative that bridged creativity, technology, and local culture. We invited members of our community to unleash their imagination by suggesting prompts that served as sparks for our talented local artists to transform into breathtaking works of art. No algorithms were involved in generating this AI—just Artistic Intelligence; raw human creativity. Through this collaborative process, we aimed to celebrate our community while supporting our local artists and businesses.

Innisfil AI played off the technology and controversy of AI-generated artwork, which relied on algorithms processing vast datasets, while artist-made work stemmed from human creativity, emotion, and lived experience.

Community members were invited to submit whimsical prompts that re-imagined life and landscapes in Innisfil, and the participating artists chose one of the favourite submissions to transform into a real work of art. Completed works were reproduced and displayed in local businesses along Innisfil Beach Road that December.

This temporary public art exhibition created opportunities for exploration and meaningful conversations about technology and art.

Community Submission of Prompts

What was a prompt? A prompt was a piece of text or input given to an AI to generate a response or image. For Innisfil AI, community prompts were brought to life by real artists, not computers. Wanted to see a sea monster take over Innisfil Beach? Or a Pokémon sunbathing at Friday Harbour? Through this collaborative art process, Innisfil AI celebrated our community and supported local artists and businesses.

Thank you so much to all community members who submitted prompts, both online and in person. Which prompts did artists choose to bring to life? Stay tuned to find out!

Call for Community Submission of Prompts is now closed. Thank you so much to all community members who submitted prompts, both online and in person. What prompts did artists choose to bring to life? Select an artist below to find out!

Innisfil AI Participating Artists:

We are excited to announce the 10 artists who will be transforming the prompts into works of art in their unique styles:

Tatyana Abel
Angela Aujla
Asher Hartwin
Brad Ferguson
Enrique Bravo
Maria Kelebeev
Nicholai Avigdor Melamed
Neil Smith
Sarah Hancock
Sheresha McIntyre

Thank you to our participating businesses:

• Agilec, Crossroads Plaza, 1070 Innisfil Beach Road
• Bruno’s Bakery & Café, 808 Innisfil Beach Road
• Bubbles ‘N’ Suds Laundromat, 847 Innisfil Beach Road
• Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Road
• Johnny Burger, 847 Innisfil Beach Road
• Tenoch Restaurant & Bar, 945 Innisfil Beach Road
• Salon Rehoboth, 813 Innisfil Beach Road
• Water Depot, Crossroads Plaza, 1070 Innisfil Beach Road
• Wing’n It, Crossroads Plaza, 1070 Innisfil Beach Road

ARTISTIC CONSIDERATIONS 

The artwork was displayed in the Town of Innisfil,  which is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, Wendak, and Mississauga Nations. This land continues to be shared between the Anishinaabe Peoples of Beausoleil First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, and is located in Region 7 of the Métis Nation of Ontario. This land is covered by the 1923 Williams Treaties, and Treaty 18 of 1818–also known as the Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty.