Synthetic Creativity: Ai-Da Unveiled

Synthetic Creativity: Ai-Da Unveiled invites audiences to experience the future of art through the groundbreaking work of Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist. Presented by Pensacola State College as part of the 2026 Foo Foo Festival, this multi-day experience features a live on-stage performance from Ai-Da along with an expert panel discussion at the historic Saenger Theatre, an exhibition and reception highlighting Ai-Da’s artwork at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for the Visual Arts, and a family-friendly event at the Pensacola MESS Hall with interactive robotics and artificial intelligence activities. Blending art, technology, and innovation, this unique festival experience explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity while inviting audiences of all ages to engage with one of the most talked-about figures in contemporary art.

Event Details

Ai-Da Live Performance & Panel

Monday, November 2
Saenger Theatre Pensacola

Tickets: $35/each
First 250 tickets free to PSC, UWF and art students of ECSD

Ai-Da Exhibition & Artist Talk

Wednesday, November 4
Pensacola State College
Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Bldg 15

Exhibition & Reception: 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Artist Lecture, Q&A Session: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Free and open to the public

Family-Friendly Event

Thursday, November 5
Pensacola MESS Hall

Artist Meet and Greet: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Free and open to the public