THE GRAIN Presents
THE MEMORY MACHINE
An AI art exhibition and speaker series
Artists fear AI undermines the creative industry.
The resulting paralysis is a self-fulfilling prophecy—if artists don’t confront this fear and adapt, they risk erasure.
A dramatic mindset shift is required: In collaboration with humans, AI can be a powerful tool that enhances creativity and makes impossible possible.
THE MEMORY MACHINE
THE MEMORY MACHINE is a groundbreaking AI art exhibition and series presented by
THE GRAIN.
Artists both versed and averse to artificial intelligence will explore generative tools to create vivid multimedia depictions of a profound personal or collective memory.
The exhibition includes
A curated collection of Canadian senior and emerging artists.
A speaker series featuring industry leaders in art, advertising, technology and education.
Reception and in-person networking.
Global online engagement on website, social and forums.
Press coverage in Canada and abroad.
TIMELINE
Summer 2025: Project announcement on THE GRAIN newsletter, podcast, social channels
Fall 2025: Speaker Series Part 1: Ian Mackenzie, Memory Creative.
Launch THE GRAIN community Discord forum for Community Artists.
Jan 2026: Speaker Series Part 2: Racial Bias in AII
Spring 2026: Speaker Series Part 3: Dré Labre, Creative Futures.
Exhibition launch
ARTISTS:
We’re inviting you to dig deep
THE MEMORY MACHINE is looking for creators to use AI tools—text-to-image, text-to-video, sound, or mixed media—to reconstruct something that no longer exists: a lost object, a childhood place, a feeling, a ghost of memory.
Whether you’re new to AI generative art or have experience, we want your take on how memory lives on through machines. It is a chance to explore AI-driven creative process, and connect with others to share your findings.
Selected artists will create original work for THE MEMORY MACHINE, and will be featured in group show in Toronto and online exhibition with the opportunity to speak on a live panel and be profiled on THE GRAIN podcast and newsletter.
Interested?
Submit your name, portfolio, and a proposal here.
SPONSORS:
Let’s build the future of art… together
THE MEMORY MACHINE is more than an exhibition. It’s a cultural moment: one that bridges creativity, technology, and emotional storytelling in a way that sparks dialogue and draws attention.
We’re seeking visionary sponsors who want to align with a bold, future-facing creative event.
As a sponsor, you’ll gain:
Brand visibility across event materials, press, podcast, and newsletter
Audience access to a growing, engaged creative/tech community
Networking opportunities with artists, founders, media, and cultural leaders
Thought leadership positioning in the conversation around AI and the future of creativity
Want in?
Let’s talk about sponsorship tiers and custom opportunities.
Our Sponsors
Environmental Responsibility
At THE MEMORY MACHINE, we’re not just exploring what AI can create — but at what cost.
Generative AI has an environmental footprint, and we’re encouraging artists to use it thoughtfully: prompting with care, limiting excess, and choosing efficient tools.
We believe creativity and responsibility can co-exist. As we revisit the past through emerging tech, we aim to keep our impact light — and the dialogue open.
Have ideas for low-impact AI artmaking? We’d love to hear from you.
Climate-Conscious Sponsor
We’re seeking a sponsor to offset the carbon footprint of THE MEMORY MACHINE — including the energy used for AI generation and digital production.
This is a chance to align your brand with sustainable innovation and be recognized as our official Environmental Impact Sponsor across all event and digital materials.
If you’re passionate about climate-conscious tech and creative responsibility, let’s connect.
