Museum Victoria visits EGAG Thursday 26 August 2010

The Art of Scientific Observation

To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity and Science Week 2010, Museum Victoria is visiting the East Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale, for one day of performance, art activities and local environmental awareness.

This day of free activities consists of two parts:

1. EXPLORE THE PAST–DISCOVER THE FUTURE
   PERFORMANCE 11.30am & 1:30pm
   Come on a journey of scientific discovery and observation with the character Wilhelm Blandowski–Museum Victoria’s first Director. His expeditions throughout Victoria in the 1850's formed the basis of the museum’s natural science collections. The performance highlights the important role of illustration in historical and contemporary scientific research, collecting, documenting and environmental conservation.
2. SCIENCE BY OBSERVATION
   ACTIVITIES 11:00am–3:00pm.
   Drop in anytime between 11 and 3 and participate in a variety of hands-on art and drawing activities. Learn more about the drawing techniques used by scientists and scientific illustrators. Explore the link between local environmental biodiversity through art and scientific observation. The workshop provides a unique opportunity to investigate museum specimens first-hand.

Contact EGAG to register your interest.

Download >> the promotional flyer for Museum Victoria’s “Art of Scientific Observation” Bairnsdale tour.