AI Fellow (MAP x Capria)

As a participant in the MAP AI Fellowship supported by Capria Ventures, you will have the opportunity to explore new modes of expression using generative and interpretive AI. The fellowship is designed to transform the relationship between algorithm and imagination through hands-on prototyping, questioning, and building. Key Responsibilities: - Conceptualize and develop original work using generative and interpretive AI tools - Produce one major final output (film, installation, performance, interactive experience, etc.) for public exhibition (Optional) - Explore contemporary debates around AI, including authorship, rights, cultural memory, and labor - Document experiments and thinking through essays, process notes, and talks - Present work through screenings, workshops, or exhibitions - Collaborate with MAP's interpretive/education teams to design experiences for the public - Engage with technologists, founders, researchers, and artists - Participate in conversations that connect India's tech landscape with creative communities Qualifications: - Background in art, design, creative technology, animation, filmmaking, computer science, machine learning, or a related field - Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and execute original creative or technical projects - Strong interest in generative AI, visual culture, and emerging media - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal oversight This fellowship is highly interdisciplinary, welcoming applicants from diverse creative and technical backgrounds. Formal training in AI is not mandatory if you have strong experimental instincts. By participating in the fellowship, you will gain a funded opportunity to explore AI as a creative medium, access to Capria's in-house AI team and MAP's curators, guidance from domain experts in art, film, and applied AI, an opportunity to showcase your work through a public exhibition, a platform to contribute to India's emerging AI-art discourse, and a vibrant network of founders, technologists, and cultural practitioners. The Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, is among India's leading institutions for visual culture, focusing on inclusive public engagement. As India's first major private art museum, MAP serves as a cultural anchor for new generations to experience art in all its forms, from classical to digital, with a mission to make art accessible, inclusive, and relevant in a rapidly changing world.,