AI Innovator in Residence
Explore the creative potential and ethics of artificial intelligence in music production with composer, producer and immersive experience designer Joel S. Silver.
From April 1 to June 27, take part in free programs, workshops and one-on-one consultations—available in-person at Fairview. Learn about the history, copyright and ethics of generative music—and get hands-on with current AI tools, including Suno AI, in music production.
We’re currently recruiting our next two Innovators in Residence on the topics of "AI Literacy and Public Life" and "Applied AI Development." Both programs will run from October 1 to December 19, 2026.
Attend a program
Discover the tools, trends and ideas redefining music production through AI.
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Book a consultation
Schedule a free 30-minute in-person meeting with Joel for recommendations and feedback to support your AI-focused music projects.
About Joel S. Silver
Joel S. Silver is a Toronto based composer, producer and immersive experience designer who has created music for hundreds of TV shows, films, commercials, art installations and live performances. From brooding soundscapes and hybrid orchestral scores to quirky hip-hop melodies, he crafts musical experiences that tell compelling stories. His work has been featured on Netflix, National Geographic, Discovery and CBC.
A trained pianist and percussionist, Joel studied Electronic Composition and South Indian Rhythmic Theory at York University. He now explores the intersection of technology and creativity, researching AI’s potential in music production and building custom software environments for innovative creative applications.
Learn more about Joel’s latest art projects, research and work.
Please contact fvinnovationhub@tpl.ca for questions on upcoming Innovator in Residence programs.
Become our next AI Innovator in Residence
We’re hiring two Innovators for paid, 12-week residencies from October 1 to December 19, 2026, for approximately 18 hours of work a week on a flexible work schedule.
Are you passionate about AI literacy and its role in public life—or about prototyping and building AI‑powered tools? You could be a great fit.
As an Innovator in Residence, you will deliver programs, workshops and one-on-one consultations on AI. You will also host a community-focused hackathon, where participants will develop AI-powered prototypes addressing local challenges.
The deadline to apply is end of day Friday, May 15, 2026.
Innovator in Residence (AI Literacy and Public Life)
We invite those with education, professional and teaching experience in the field of AI literacy and public life to apply to be our Fall 2026 Innovator in Residence.
This residency will take place in person at Richview Branch (1806 Islington Avenue) and focus on how AI works, how it is used and how it affects society.
To apply, download our AI Literacy and Public Life Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit the requested documents through the Innovator in Residence page on the Bonfire Vendor Hub.
Access a PDF version of the AI Literacy and Public Life EOI (481 KB). Please note this version is for information only. You will need to create/login to a Bonfire account in order to download this document and to submit an application.
Innovator in Residence (Applied AI Development)
We invite those with education, professional and teaching experience in the field of applied AI development to apply to be our Fall 2026 Innovator in Residence.
This residency will take place in person at North York Central Library (5120 Yonge Street) and focus on how to design, prototype and build AI-powered tools responsibly.
To apply, download our Applied AI Development Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit the requested documents through the Innovator in Residence page on the Bonfire Vendor Hub.
Access a PDF version of the Applied AI Development EOI (450 KB). Please note this version is for information only. All applications must be submitted on Bonfire. You will need to create/login to a Bonfire account in order to download this document and to submit an application.
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