Navigating the Age of AI
An Executive Roundtable for Arts Leaders in PITTSBURGH
A small, in-person, leadership-only conversation for senior arts leaders navigating the strategic, creative, and organizational implications of AI.
About the Roundtable
Capacity is convening a series of in-person executive roundtables for senior leaders in arts and cultural organizations to create space for candid, peer-driven conversation about the accelerating impact of AI.
Over the past two years, we’ve been working closely with arts leaders as they wrestle with what generative AI means for their organizations. These sessions are designed to help leaders step back from day-to-day execution and make sense of what’s changing—because AI is already inside your organization. Your staff are using it (some thoughtfully, some not). The question is whether leadership is creating the conditions for it to be used effectively and responsibly.
Together, we’ll look at where arts and culture actually is on AI right now: what’s working, what’s being ignored, and what the next leadership decision needs to be.
We’ll open with a brief presentation to get everyone oriented, but ultimately, this is a facilitated discussion shaped by the experiences, questions, and concerns in the room.
Who Should Attend
This roundtable is designed for:
– Artistic Directors
– Executive Directors
– CEOs and Presidents
– CFOs, CMOs, and senior C-suite leaders
Attendance is limited to senior leadership to ensure a focused, confidential conversation among peers.
What to Expect
– A 90-minute, in-person executive discussion
– A confidential, leadership-only environment
– Peer-to-peer conversation facilitated by senior Capacity leaders
– Catered lunch
Insight into:
– How arts organizations are using AI today
– Common tensions, risks, and opportunities we’re seeing across the field
– What leaders are anticipating in 2026 and beyond
Event Details
Date: July 8, 2026
Time: 12pm to 1:30pm
Location:
Fulton Mini located in the Byham Theater
101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
A staff member will be stationed at the theater’s front doors, under the historic marquee, to direct you to the Fulton Mini.
We generously thank the PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST for hosting this event
Cost: Complimentary (advance RSVP required)
Request a Seat
Participation is complimentary, but space is limited. Please submit the form below to request a seat. We’ll follow up shortly to confirm availability.
Meet your hosts
Jen Taylor
Vice President
With 15+ years of experience, Jen has built and engaged audiences across off-Broadway, Broadway, and streaming. Before CI, she led digital audience growth for ad-supported and subscription-based streaming at A+E Networks (A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime). Now, she’s focused on how AI is reshaping marketing and audience engagement, helping arts organizations navigate emerging opportunities. Outside of work, you’ll find her at the theater, cooking, or planning a trip.
Christopher Williams
President
Christopher has been marketing the arts for more than 30 years. He was last in-house at New York City Center where he served as Director of Marketing. In 2013, he teamed up with founder Erik Gensler to establish Capacity, which has become one of North America’s premier consultancies serving the arts.