Science and Art
Often placed at opposite ends of the spectrum, science and the arts have more in common than you might think. See how art inspires science and how science inspires art at these Atlanta Science Festival events, taking place March 8-22.
Botanical Illustration 101| March 8th
Presented by Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton State University
Interested in learning how to perfectly draw the veins of leaves? Or maybe you love orchids and want to learn how to capture their vibrant hues? Join us at Reynolds Nature Preserve for an introductory botanical illustration workshop where you’ll learn about plant morphology and what to focus on when drawing plants! Experience the event where science and art collide!
This event has a second session later in the day.
Nature Journaling for a Lifetime| March 8th
Presented by Reynolds Nature Preserve, Clayton State University
Do you want to learn how to create and use a nature journal to improve your journaling skills? Come join us at Reynolds Nature Preserve for this all-ages event, where you’ll get to make a simple nature journal and then use it during an all-ages nature hike. Identify and draw plants, animals, and fungi. Stay afterwards and challenge yourself with the introductory botanical illustration workshop, taking place from 2:15-3:15 p.m., or enjoy a kid-friendly hike in the woods. Join us at this event where science and art collide!
This event has a second session later in the day.
Pigment of Your Imagination | March 8th
Presented by STE(A)M Truck
STE(A)M TRUCK IS GOING GREEN!
Join us for Eco-Art in Action, entitled “Pigment of Your Imagination”. In this interactive workshop, you’ll create eco-friendly paints from natural materials like plants and earth pigments. In small groups, you’ll explore sustainable art techniques and craft your own masterpiece. Afterward, take a self-guided tour of the “Planting the Seed” exhibit, showcasing eco-inspired art. This unique fusion of art, science, and sustainability offers a hands-on, collaborative experience that connects creativity with environmental awareness.
Be sure to dress comfortably and wear close-toed shoes, and stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!
The Science Behind Historic Preservation | March 8th
Presented by Historic Oakland Foundation
Join Historic Oakland Foundation’s Director of Preservation for a behind-the-scenes look at how historic materials are cared for in a cemetery. Ever wonder why some old headstones look like they’re melting? Or what bricks and mortar are made of? We will discuss all of this and more- all while walking around Atlanta’s most famous graveyard.
This event has another occurrence on Saturday, March 15.
Register here!
Sunday Funday: Nature Weaving| March 9th
Presented by Museum of Design Atlanta
Get creative with nature! Join us for Nature Weaving, where you’ll weave leaves, flowers, and plants into a natural loom made from sticks and twine. Learn about sustainability and the benefits of using natural materials while crafting your own piece of eco-friendly art. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers!
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event!
(My battery is low) and it is getting dark: neuroscience in dance| March 9th
Presented by Rogue Wave Dance
Neuroscience and dance? How does that go together?
“(My battery is low) and it is getting dark” is an evocative and moving performance that centers on the life cycle of a star. This dance not only grapples with recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, but also with the dichotomy between big moments and small, and how all of these experiences come together to make a life.
Come discover the Rogue Wave dance company unpack new research ideas on the stage with this groundbreaking contemporary dance performance.
This event has a second performance later in the day.
Mathapalooza! | March 9th
Presented by Mathematics in Motion, VinsonArt.com
Experience the beauty of mathematical art and create some yourself during Mathapalooza!, which marks the opening of The Art of Math at the Sun ATL gallery. The afternoon will start with a mathematical magic show by Matt Baker and end with a performance of Bach’s Crab Canon by Tracy Woodard including a discussion of the symmetries hidden in that work. While visiting the exhibition you will explore the math in circus arts, construct mathy artwork yourself, and learn about math through puzzles, games, and more!
Stay for the whole show from 3:00 to 7:00 or drop by at any time. Tickets to “”Mathapalooza!”” will also be valid for admission to “The Art of Math” for the duration of the Atlanta Science Festival.
Get tickets here!
The Art of Math| March 11th
Presented by The Sun ATL, Gathering 4 Gardner
Mathematical genius transforms into visual poetry at “The Art of Math,” a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the extraordinary realm where numbers and creativity collide. Inspired by Martin Gardner’s revolutionary thinking, this exhibition showcases world-renowned mathematical artists who reveal mathematics as a profound artistic language. Sculptures created at the legendary Gathering 4 Gardner are featured alongside works by Atlanta-based contemporary artists.
Please register online and show your tickets to the door person once you arrive. This exhibit is open for multiple days throughout the Festival. Please visit the schedule for more information.
Stop by anytime the gallery is open for this drop-in exhibit!
Register here!
Science Improv | March 12th
Presented by Whole World Improv Theatre, Amanda Rountree & Friends
It’s improv comedy with a science twist! Come see experienced improv actors and professional scientists take the stage together to put on unique entertainment and an educational experience. The audience will provide scientific suggestions to drive the performance, and you’re sure to have a great time and come away having learned something too! Comedy improvisation has never been geekier.
The Story Collider: Trees | March 13th
Presented by The Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Science ATL
The Story Collider is teaming up with Trees Atlanta to bring you a special show with true, personal stories all about trees! Become a tree-hugger as you hear stories that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Scientists and non-scientists will share their stories about trees, the forest, and what it all means to them. We hope to “tree” you there!
Data Poetics | March 13th
Presented by Emory University – Department of Computer Science, W.J. Lofton
What does slam poetry have to do with computer science? Allow us to introduce data poetics — artistic expression, fueled by data. In this workshop, you will learn about the impact of how data captures our world and how language can be used to express it. You will have the opportunity to write a poem, sketch visualizations of data to accompany the poem, and (optionally) perform it.
Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight| March 14th
Presented by Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream)
Join us for an exhilarating performance of “”Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight,”” by Lauren Gunderson, performed in French with English supertitles!
18th century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? In this highly theatrical rediscovery of one of history’s most intriguing women, Emilie defends her life and loves, and ends up with both a formula and a legacy that permeates history.
This production occurs multiple times throughout the Festival, and is also offered several times as a daytime student matinee. Please check the ASF schedule for more information.
The Science of Sustainable Theatre!| March 15th
Presented by Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance
Did you know that putting on a play takes an immense amount of natural resources and energy? Productions require sets, lighting, costumes, paper scripts and programs, furniture, and tons of electricity! More often than not, after shows wrap, most of these materials end up in landfills. But don’t worry, the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance is working to help ensure the sustainability of future shows!
Come meet members of the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance and visit our Shed at South River Art Studios! This is a great way to learn about environmental sustainability best practices and resources around Atlanta that’ll benefit the theatre and your life!
There will be snacks, free art & construction supplies, tabling by Atlanta-area arts & sustainability organizations, and events for all ages.
Stop by anytime during the event window for this drop-in event! If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
No registration necessary.
A Force to be Reckoned With: Emilie du Châtelet’s Life and Legacy | March 15th
Presented by Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream)
“A Force to be Reckoned with: Emilie du Châtelet’s Life and Legacy” is a panel comprised of women in STEAM who will grapple with Emilie du Châtelet’s scientific contributions, the real-life Enlightenment Era scientist on whose life the play “”Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight”” is based.
This panel will be in English and is presented by Théâtre du Rêve (Theater of the Dream) during the run of “Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight” at 7 Stages Theatre.
Virtual Creativity and AI-Powered Ideas: Public Art Futures Lab | March 16th
Presented by Fulton County Public Art Futures Lab, MARTA Artbound, A&E Atlanta – Artist in Residency Supporters
Explore the Public Art Futures Lab and experience “Virtual Creativity & AI-Powered Ideas” at the Atlanta Science Festival, where you can create digital art in Virtual Reality, interact with AI-powered installations like the Positive Vibes Machine by Sarah Lawrence, and experience the dynamic Living Statues project created by Elijah Zulu. Explore how technology and creativity intersect in this engaging, hands-on event in Underground Atlanta and explore Fulton County’s hub for art and technology, the first Public Art and Tech project of its kind in the country.
There is another session of this event on March 18th.
No registration necessary
Stories Worth Sharing: Experiment| March 18th
Presented by Stories Worth Sharing
Do you have a story you’re itching to tell? Bring your 5-to-7-minute true, personal story on the theme of “experiment.” If you want to share your story with others, please put your name in the hat! We want to hear your stories. No standup or poetry, please.
Outside of ASF, this FREE event is held at Red Light Cafe on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
No registration necessary.
Presented by Science ATL
Come on out to the explosive conclusion of the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival with 100+ hands on science experiments, including many focused on technology! Free for the family!
