Art as Emotional Engagement in Climate Science

Global Friday Poster - November 8, 2019
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Location
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IN THE EVENT OF JOB ACTION AT UNBC, THIS EVENT WILL BE MOVED TO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019 AT 7:30PM AT THE TWO RIVERS ART GALLERY. 

NOTE THAT IF THE LOCATION CHANGES LIVESTREAMING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

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Global Friday Presents
Co-sponsored with Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) & Inspiring Women Among Us (IWAU)
Jill Pelto
Canadian "Glaciogenic" Artist

ABSTRACT:  Jill Pelto is an artist and scientist who has been featured on NPR, Smithsonian.com and Vice. Jill’s powerful work focuses on incorporating scientific research and data into paintings to add climate change to everyday discussion and engrain it in our culture. She will be sharing how her interdisciplinary background had prepared her to approach environmental communication in new ways and inspire climate solutions that are meaningful and impactful.

Exhibition dates to view her prints in the UNBC Rotunda:  Oct. 23rd- Nov. 9th

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