| Per current CDC guidance and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s mandate, face coverings MUST BE WORN by all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, except when actively eating or drinking. |
Art doesn’t just happen by accident! Science always plays a role. From the centrifugal force of a potter’s wheel, to the hand-eye coordination needed to sketch a nude model, explore the science in art and create your very own masterpieces—no artistic skills required!
Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited and may sell out.
Labs, lectures and experiences at this Social Science will include:
3D Tech Art
Join our friends from University Libraries and Department of Art to learn about 3D scanning technology and how it is used to create both digital and physical works of art!
Paint the Museum
Bring clothes to paint in and join local artist Emily Hoops as you help to create a communal “paint by numbers” work of art.
Naked and Afraid?
Take a class from professional sketch artists to learn basic sketch techniques when you create a likeness of an actual nude model.
Henna Tattoos
Chat with local artist Krupa Patel about the history and science behind Henna art while receiving a custom henna tattoo to show off to your friends.
Hangin’ with Lisa Frank
Go old school and have some fun when you color and decorate unique pieces of art in the style of Lisa Frank.
Creative Clay
Make a custom piece of clay art and learn about the science of centrifugal force while watching artist Tom Drakulich throw clay on a pottery wheel.
Lino Cut Block Prints
Join our friends from the Nevada Museum of Art for a project inspired by Islamic mosaics. Using a sheet of linoleum as a relief surface, design and cut a stamp to print an intricate repeating pattern.
Glitch Art
Chill in the “Living Room” with artist Cameron Paris as the warm glow of your favorite show on a wall of tube televisions inspires this 90’s art installation that YOU control. Experience analog experimental art in this unique exhibit.
The Contemporary Art Conundrum
Contemporary art can be daunting and sometimes confusing. How can a solid blue canvas be considered fine art? How about a urinal? Chat about the weirdness of art with Vivian Zavataro, director of The Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain-building event series that features science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a live DJ, libations, and tasty bites.
