Art for Education’s Sake
Below you will find information about the exhibit, a FAQ and information for artist-scientist pairs.
Art for Education’s Sake:
An Art Exhibition
Through art, we deeply engage with our world and can understand complex ideas we otherwise couldn’t. In this group art exhibition, 10 artist-scientist pairs collaborated to interpret new research findings about our natural world.
We invite you to engage with the natural world through art, and share your experience with any artwork in the show. Adults who are willing to share about their experience, have the chance to win 1 of 4 - $50 Gift Cards.
Location:
Mix Art Gallery
156 E State St
Ithaca, NY
Dates:
December 1st - 16th, 2023
Hours:
Thursdays 3pm - 7pm
Fridays 3pm - 7pm
Saturdays 12n - 6pm
What is this study about?
Science communication is growing in popularity. Many researchers are turning to artists to illustrate their scientific concepts which can more easily explain complex concepts for the public.
This study aims to understand if and what educational outcomes are achieved through making art through artist-scientist collaborations, and assessing the educational outcomes of public experiencing the resultant art.
Below holds past information related to recruitment for this project.
For
Scientists
Who can participate?
Recruitment for this project has ended.
What do I have to do?
Have at least 3 – one hour meetings with an assigned artist to collaborate on a project about your research.
(Optional) Attend the opening of the art exhibit showcasing the art of all collaborations.
Complete a short post-collaboration survey, estimated to take 15 minutes.
Do I get anything?
You have permission to reproduce and post the art based on YOUR research (with proper credit to artist) on personal websites, presentations, etc. Also, this may fulfill the Broader Impacts requirement for granting organizations.
When?
Now through the end of 2023.
Now through the end of 2023! The exhibit opening will be Friday, December 1st at Mix Art Gallery in downtown Ithaca.
Who can participate?
Recruitment for this project has ended.
What do I have to do?
Complete a scientist selection survey to choose your collaborator and share your experience in science, estimated 15 minutes.
Have at least 3 – one hour meetings with an assigned scientist to collaborate on a project inspired by the scientist’s research.
Create the commissioned art.
(Optional) Attend the opening of the art exhibit showcasing the art of all collaborations.
Complete a short post-collaboration survey, estimated to take 15 minutes.
Complete an interview about your experience, estimated to take 1 hour.
Incentives?
You will be paid of $750 for participation plus whatever commission you make from selling your art. You will be showcased at Mix Art Gallery in Downtown Ithaca, and have ownership to sell & distribution the resultant art.
When?
Now through the end of 2023.
The exhibit opening will be Friday, December 1st.
For
Artists
FAQs about the Art Exhibition
When is the exhibition?
December 1 - December 17, 2023
This event occurs during Ithaca Gallery Night, Ice & Lights Festival and Cornell Graduation Weekend.
Where is the exhibition?
(On the Commons)
156 E State Street
Ithaca, NY
**Please note, the gallery is on the 2nd floor and only accessible by the stairs**
Can I sell the art that I make in this project?
Yes - you have ownership to sell your art at the gallery, or at any time.
All sales at the gallery are subject to a 15% commision fee for Mix Art Gallery.
When is instillation?
Instillation will occur starting Monday, November 27th.
When is de-instillation?
The de-installation period will be on December 17 & 18th.
When do artists receive payment?
Artists will receive payment after art has been installed.
This study is being led by Monique Pipkin, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. The Faculty Advisor for this study is Dr. Michelle Smith, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. This study is being funded by a grant from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Athena Fund.
This project has been approved by the Cornell University Institutional Review Board under Protocol #IRB0147545.