Title: Unlocking Artistic Potential with AI: Haiiileen at Locust Late (2025)
- Event: Locust Late @ The DiLL
- Date: June 20, 2025
- Location: Locust Projects, Miami, FL
- Workshop Host: Haiiileen
- Supported by: Knight Foundation
Description
On June 20, 2025, Haiiileen led her first-ever AI workshop for artists — Unlocking Artistic Potential with AI: Artist Business Development — as part of the Locust Late @ The DiLL program at Locust Projects, supported by the Knight Foundation.
This interactive workshop invited artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to explore how artificial intelligence can transform the business side of art — from automation and analytics to branding, communication, and community engagement.
“I’ve always seen technology as an extension of creativity.
AI isn’t replacing the artist — it’s expanding the artist’s world.”
The evening launched Haiiileen’s newest digital tool: Artist Biz Advisor, a customized AI chatbot designed to empower artists in business development, grant writing, marketing, and workflow optimization.
The session covered:
- AI for Artists: Exploring tools that enhance productivity, trend analysis, and creative collaboration.
- Strategic Integration: Developing AI-enhanced business plans aligned with creative goals.
- Automation & Efficiency: Streamlining administrative work so artists can focus on creation.
- Creative Foresight: How AI can reveal new pathways for sustainable, scalable artistic careers.
Artist Reflection
As a multidisciplinary artist and founder of Rainbow Oasiiis and the Chroma Art Film Festival, Haiiileen has spent years designing ecosystems that merge creativity, technology, and community. This workshop is the next evolution of her mission — to help artists navigate an AI-driven world with empowerment, imagination, and purpose.
“Teaching this class felt like opening a new door. I’ve always been obsessed with systems — now I’m helping other artists build theirs.”
Archival Significance
- Marks Haiiileen’s first AI education workshop.
- Launch of Artist Biz Advisor, a custom AI chatbot for creative professionals.
- Integrates art, technology, and entrepreneurship as pillars of her 2025 practice.
- Expands the Rainbow Oasiiis Digital Innovation pillar and connects with Hyperreal Futures initiative.
Archival ID: AI-WS-2025-LDILL
“The future of art isn’t just digital — it’s intelligent.
AI allows us to expand how we dream, plan, and connect as artists.”