Informed Integration
We do not push mandatory adoption. We provide the technical understanding required for artists to decide which AI applications positively serve their unique practice.
Operational Leverage
We focus on using AI to handle websites, grants, and accounting, freeing up the artist's time to focus strictly on physical and digital creation.
Aggressive Protection
We equip artists with the exact tools and workflows needed to secure their portfolios against unauthorized data scraping and style mimicry.
Our Team
The educators and technologists behind the bootcamp.
Josh Kaisen, Ph.D.
Caisen - Consulting, AI Solutions, and Education
Dr. Josh Kaisen served as the Director of Outreach and Education for the Human-Centered AI Institute at the University of Houston from 2023 to 2025. In this role, he successfully scaled the institute by introducing the first AI courses to the university and spearheading several successful interdisciplinary programs. Notably, he co-developed and currently teaches the "AI for Creatives" course within the Art Leadership program alongside Joel Luks. Outside of his professional work, Josh is a loyal husband, father to a loving dog and three loving-when-convenient cats, and a devoted karaoke enthusiast.
Isobel Chang
Sustainable Living Laboratory LLC
Originally from New Jersey, Isobel has a degree in International Relations from Boston University and work experience in multiple non-profit organizations, particularly in the arts. Currently, Isobel is the Program Manager of SL2 Impact USA, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to education and workforce development opportunities through hands-on, community-based programming. Isobel is also a professionally trained ballet dancer and currently teaches dance on the side. Isobel is a strong advocate for accessible arts and education, is passionate about creating community, and believes that anyone can find joy through dance.
Cherise Johnson
ArtWRK Collaborative
Cherise Royal is a Creative Enterprise Strategist, educator, and founder of ArtWRK Collaborative. Her work explores the intersection of art, entrepreneurship, education, and emerging technology, helping organizations and creative professionals design sustainable systems for innovation, learning, and growth. As Head of Marketing for the Rice University Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, she leads brand strategy and communications for one of the leading university entrepreneurship programs. Drawing on more than two decades of experience across marketing, higher education, nonprofit leadership, and startup ecosystems, Cherise brings a uniquely human-centered perspective to strategy and organizational change.
Joel Luks
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Joel Luks is the Marketing and Communications Director at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, where he helps tell the stories that connect people with the arts while advancing education, accessibility, and community engagement. He is also an adjunct professor in the University of Houston’s Master of Arts Leadership program, where he teaches marketing and communications, and co-developed and teaches the AI for Creatives course with Dr. Josh Kaisen, helping artists and creative professionals explore the practical and thoughtful use of artificial intelligence. Outside of work, Joel is a classically trained flutist, an avid yogi, a Zumba instructor, and is happiest discovering great performances, exhibitions, and hidden gems across Houston.