#FACT2026

Kate Larsen

@katelarsenkeys.bsky.social

5 hours ago

LARSEN| KEYS webpage Image of three books Raining on the parade of Generative Al in the arts The Victorian Government released its updated cultural policy, Creative State 2028, at the end of last year. But I won't be surprised if you missed it.

Apparently, I had a LOT to say about last month’s Cultural Industries and Artificial Intelligence Forum from @acmimuseum.bsky.social and Creative Victoria larsenkeys.com.au/2026/03/10/g...

#FACTsymposium #FACT2026 #GenerativeAI #AntiAI #ArtificialIntelligence

Michael Brown

@jingajik.bsky.social

1 week ago

Sofia Widmann | The Nervous Age – Future of Arts, Culture & Technology Symposium 2026 YouTube video by ACMI – Your museum of screen culture

Do you work in the GLAM sector in these nervous times?

Take a "psychotherapy session" with Sofia Widmann (Museum Booster). Video from #FACT2026 at @acmimuseum.bsky.social

youtu.be/q8poDkogM_8?...

Kate Larsen

@katelarsenkeys.bsky.social

1 week ago

Graphic recording of conference panelHow We Get to NextSAMUEL CAIRNDUFF KATE LARSEN & NICK PICKARDACMI FACT 2026

Learn from mistakes. Separate ‘governance’ from ‘board’. There is more flexibility than we think!

What a privilege to have our How We Get to Next panel captured so beautifully by Jessamy Gee of Think in Colour at @acmimuseum.bsky.social's #FACT2026 Symposium last month. 🙏🙏🙏

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

The future of art, culture and technology and the future of humanity are intertwined—but that’s not how most people in the field understand their influence. My latest for @thepointau.bsky.social is on @acmimuseum.bsky.social #FACT2026 (i.e. REMIX for the real world): thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

'Rage, paranoia, kleptomania: the future of art, culture and technology The future of art, culture and technology and the future of humanity are intertwined – but that’s not how most people working in the field understand their influence. This was the key insight from las...

A "friend" that you hang around your neck. A creative workshop mighty enough to impact an entire nation’s economy. Asteroids coming at our industry from all directions. What next?! Let's revisit @acmimuseum.bsky.social #FACT2026: my latest for @thepointau.bsky.social— thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

'Rage, paranoia, kleptomania: the future of art, culture and technology The future of art, culture and technology and the future of humanity are intertwined – but that’s not how most people working in the field understand their influence. This was the key insight from las...

As promised! Here's my @acmimuseum.bsky.social #FACT2026 write-up over at @thepointau.bsky.social thepoint.com.au/opinions/260...

Kate Larsen

@katelarsenkeys.bsky.social

1 month ago

(Much of this applies in artistic and programming contexts too).

#FACTsymposium #FACT2026 #GenerativeAI #AntiAI #ArtificialIntelligence

Michael Brown

@jingajik.bsky.social

1 month ago

Thanks to @acmimuseum.bsky.social for a thought-provoking 3 days at #FACT2026. No posts from today due to Chatham House Rule re sessions on creativity and AI. But it was as much a 🤯 as the others...

George Dunford

@george-dunford.bsky.social

1 month ago

Also really appreciated the luesky community chatting about the event - strong pre-X community vibes. Thanks @anatolitis.bsky.social @quail.bsky.social @elliottbledsoe.bsky.social @katelarsenkeys.bsky.social @lyndakelly61.bsky.social and anyone else I missed on the #FACT2026 hashtag.

George Dunford

@george-dunford.bsky.social

1 month ago

Three thoughts from ACMI's Future of the Arts, Culture and Technology symposium 2026 The mostly official site of George Dunford where he talks about travel, technology, creative industries, digital, books, arts and other guff.

Really enjoyed #FACT2026 and wrote up three notes on it here. Thanks again @acmimuseum.bsky.social and @sebchan.bsky.social for organising. www.georgedunford.com/2026/02/thre...

Kate Larsen

@katelarsenkeys.bsky.social

1 month ago

By asking, listening and unpicking the ways ‘things have always been done.’ And by learning the right lessons. Grateful for the wisdom and discussions at, around and about #FACT2026 at @acmimuseum.bsky.social this week.

Tathra Street

@tathra.bsky.social

1 month ago

Final image from #FACT2026 from ‘No Harm Done’ on AI Ethics. A fun way to explore ideas, limitations and ideas for a desired future for the GLAM sector.

Lizzy Tait

@lizzytait.bsky.social

1 month ago

A speaker (Jason Scott) on stage wearing a top hat and red jacket in front of a screen with ‘So what about the Fascism’

Feeling inspired after the #FACT2026 symposium in Melbourne. One of my favourite events of the year and so well run by the ACMI team. I especially enjoyed seeing Jason Scott’s presentation on the Internet Archive

Seb Chan

@sebchan.bsky.social

1 month ago

John O’Shea on provenance of food at bonus event No Harm Done #FACT2026

Dr Lynda Kelly

@lyndakelly61.bsky.social

1 month ago

#FACT2026 was terrific!

Thanks to @sebchan.bsky.social and the @acmimuseum.bsky.social team and all speakers, panellists and chairs

And to the blusky crew especially @anatolitis.bsky.social Was great to follow along, and make new connections

👏👏

Tathra Street

@tathra.bsky.social

1 month ago

An apt summary of the #FACT2026 conference!
Thanks to everyone involved for this mindblowing experience!

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Huge thanks to Seb and the ACMI team for a superb #FACT2026. I’ll be writing it up for @thepointau.bsky.social in coming days or likely next week. We’ve rocketed through a great deal and we’ve done it together. There is so much good work to be done 🙏

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

And Sam quite rightly highlights our relative privilege. This isn’t Iran. We shouldn’t have writers festivals and journals who pre-censor. This is not normal. Funding bodies need to be at the centre of that conversation and not part of the problem. Only then can we rebuild. Come on. #FACT2026

Dr Lynda Kelly

@lyndakelly61.bsky.social

1 month ago

Is 'exhaustion' the new norm for cultural workers?? 🤔

#FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Nick acknowledges the crisis in arts education. A ticking time bomb. Now is the time to change the conversation. Set a long-term agenda for what we want the sector to be. We can do this. #FACT2026

Dr Lynda Kelly

@lyndakelly61.bsky.social

1 month ago

The "save us" mentality just won't cut it anymore!

This was a good (and fiesty!) panel to end the day

#FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

And now it’s time to wrap up #FACT2026. Kate: we need to stop learning the wrong lessons. Learn from those who failed before us. We’re losing more people from the arts than joining. We have no tolerance for what’s unnecessary. Make it better. We’re exhausted. Which is why we need to come together.

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

ADVOCACY – ESTHER ANATOLITIS Posts about ADVOCACY written by Esther Anatolitis

Here’s a collection of my approach to advocacy, including live case studies and toolkits, across decades of impact: #FACT2026 estheranatolitis.net/category/adv...

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Such an important advocacy point Nick is making. The “save us” mentality creates zero political capital from our social capital. We need to be well-connected among the sector, clear and strategic. Look to the sectors whose advocacy succeeds. They’re not constantly asking to be saved. #FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Nick talks investment, not funding. A “save us” approach never works. I don’t know why it keeps happening. It turns decision-makers off. It’s a deficit and loss mindset. We need to emphasise the multiplier effect. What we unlock. We have massive social capital. We are loved by communities. #FACT2026

Tathra Street

@tathra.bsky.social

1 month ago

Talking about the limitations of governance structures and ways to subvert the dominant paradigm an regulations to meet the future and face the present of cultural organisations. Kate Larsen and Nick Pickard at #FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

How do arts organisations understand their social and cultural responsibility? Here’s the conversation Sam just referenced when I was his podcast guest: samuelcairnduff.com/podcast/ #FACT2026

Dr Lynda Kelly

@lyndakelly61.bsky.social

1 month ago

Sam is the 💣

More about his work here: samuelcairnduff.com

#FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Let’s also emphasise authentic social participation, says Sam. At a visceral level. Actual people getting involved and what they’re actually doing. We also need a deeper understand who our actual stakeholders are. Developing deep understandings, not ticking a box. #FACT2026

Esther Anatolitis

@anatolitis.bsky.social

1 month ago

Please stop generating nonsense value statements – integrity, walking, breathing – that don’t actually reflect your purpose! says Sam. Your function and your purpose are not the same thing. Why do you exist? What’s your social and cultural context? Why this, here, now? Take it seriously. #FACT2026