Until recently, art and science were not such distinct disciplines. Before the 20th century, collectors displayed their scientific treasures alongside their paintings. In cabinets of “curiosities,” collectors displayed specimens from the natural world alongside prints, drawings, and paintings. All of these treasures were deemed marvels of the material world, equally important for their aesthetic qualities and expressive of the mystery and hidden order of the world. In the 20th century, art and science diverged dramatically. Artists and scientists were regarded as having different perspectives and goals. Now we see a reconvergence; we appreciate the creative thinking in scientific discoveries, and artists seek out the images in macro and micro scale produced from our scientific and tech-dominated age.

This exhibition seeks art that reflects the artist as scientific explorer, empirical thinker, or art in any media that has been influenced by scientific discoveries and imagery, past and present.

Juror
Nick Capasso, the director of the Fitchburg Art Museum in Fitchburg, Mass., is the exhibition’s juror. He attended Clark University as an undergraduate and received an M.A. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University. He was former deputy director of curatorial affairs at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, Mass., and he has a distinguished record of curating numerous contemporary art exhibitions.

Prizes awarded
First: $400
Second: $250
Third: $150
Honorable Mention

Important Dates
August 28, 2015: Deadline
September 18, 2015: Notification
October 2, 2015: Art Due in Gallery
October 22, 2015 – December 3, 2015: Show Dates

Sales
Artists exhibiting at the gallery may offer their work for sale. The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery retains 25% of the sale price.

Please go to the gallery website for all submission guidelines