Da Vinci Science Center News
May 26, 2009

CENTER TO PRESENT 'THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION,' HOLD FREE PUBLIC RECEPTION JUNE 4

The Da Vinci Science Center will present a limited-run exhibition titled “The Art of Illustration: Science Meets the Arts” from June 4-14 and premiere it with a free public reception June 4 from 6-8 p.m.

The Art of Illustration Exhibition – produced in partnership with The Baum School of Art – features interpretive images of scientists created by students at The Baum School, including local artist Charles Vlasics’ Lehigh Carbon Community College students.

The June 4 reception is free to members of the general public, and light refreshments will be served. The Art of Illustration will remain on display through June 14 as part of the Da Vinci Science Center’s exhibit floor.

Curious minds can call 484.664.1002, Ext. 102, for more information.

ABOUT DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER
The Da Vinci Science Center is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes hands-on science learning through inquiry, highlights vibrant and important career opportunities in science available to every young person, and encourages all people to embrace curiosity, creativity, and imagination. The Center delivered upon its mission in 2008 to approximately 75,000 people through its dynamic exhibit floor, which features more than 200 hands-on exhibits; its professional development programs for teachers, including its signature Da Vinci Teacher Leader Institute for elementary teachers; its public programming; and its outreach programs, including its Visiting Scientist Lab (VSL) programs and After-School Science Lab (ASL) programs. The Da Vinci Science Center stresses the inquiry method. Utilized by scientists and recognized as the most effective way to learn, the inquiry method encourages questioning, experimenting actively, observing, communicating results, and connecting all knowledge. Additional information can be found on the web at www.davinci-center.org.


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Dennis Zehner
484.664.1002, Ext. 112
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