Art Teaching, Social Connection, and AI: Bridging Creativity with Art Praxis

• In Event: Art, Creativity, and Democracy

Abstract

Abstract: This essay explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human-centered artifacts. Explore the implementation of the Social Artistic Model (SAM, as a guiding framework; this research highlights social connectedness, magnifies the art-making process, and empowers meaning-making through divergent perspectives and socially embedded processes. The Zone of Reciprocity in SAM facilitates a shared creative, collaborative environment and enables iterative critique and contemplation. Findings demonstrate that AI can enhance creative exploration but cannot replicate the emotional resonance and social bonds central to long-term artistic practices and quality interactions. SAM offers a dialogic process where art is a growth catalyst, and social connection is a platform that promotes self-discovery, norm awareness, and belonging through reflective action cycles.

Author

• Kimmy MA, Molloy University