 Exhibition
Theme
The Science of entomology, conservation,
and the processes of fine art taught to the general public through
educational hands on interaction and the daily live performances
of two artists.
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Overview of the
Project InSECT Live Performance and Exhibition
Large Scale Insect Paintings:
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A minimum of 18 large original paintings from 3ft x 5ft to 9ft
x 8ft accompanied by original specimens and educational text.
(Extra paintings may be displayed at other local spaces to cross
promote the performing exhibition at hosted venue)
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Live
performance and creation of art
 Interactive
Education:
• Guided tours and talks from the
artists for visitors and special groups/guests
• Various educational displays,
unique hands on interactive activities for all ages, large insect
displays, live insect zoo, and live interaction with the artists
and educators of Project InSECT 5 days a week
• Short documentary available on a looped DVD provided
for public viewing, up to 7 days a week
Outreach
and Collaboration:
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Additional educational programming, including free outreach
programs (Wed-Fri up to 2 schools per day), online classrooms
in collaboration with the Entomological Foundation (coming in
2006) and the Bug of the Month Art and Writing Competition
• Collaboration with local universities, research institutes,
libraries, and conservation organizations for special focus
programming
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