In short
Arts Midwest has set AI rules for two programs, the Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities and the NEA Big Read. Applicants may use AI to edit or proofread narratives. Fully AI-generated narratives are discouraged. AI-generated artwork is not allowed. The NEA Big Read application asks whether AI was used and how.
Varies by program. The rule is set in each program's guidelines, so check the one you are applying to.
For applicants
- For the Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, applicants may use AI tools to edit or proofread application or report narratives. Arts Midwest discourages using AI to fully generate narratives. It expects applicants to review any AI-generated content for inaccuracies or hallucinations. [1]
- The NEA Big Read application asks applicants whether they used AI to help complete the application. Applicants who did must describe how they used it. [2]
- Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application. [1][2]
For reviewers
Arts Midwest has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities FAQ (opens in a new tab)
Applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to edit or proofread application or report narratives. We discourage the use of AI to fully generate narratives and expect applicants to review any AI-generated content for inaccuracies or hallucinations. Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application.
National Endowment for the Arts Big Read (opens in a new tab)
Did you use AI to help you complete your application? If yes, please describe how you used AI. Applicants may use AI in editing or proofreading narratives. Arts Midwest does not allow AI-generated artwork to be submitted as part of an application.
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