Frequently Asked Questions
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL IT CAN BE RESCHEDULED FOR SOME TIME IN 2023.
What is distinctive about the A+S=Perception workshop?
The workshop engages art students and science students working together. The workshop focuses on learning the skills of collaboration and provides science students opportunities to learn artistic techniques (such photography and drawing) and art students the opportunity to learn scientific techniques (such as specimen collecting and research design). The workshop is a mix of classroom and field experiences in an extraordinary location.
Who is eligible to participate?
Graduate students from the US and other countries studying the visual arts in any medium and/or science in any discipline.
What skills are required?
Art students are not expected to have scientific backgrounds or training. Science students are not expected to have art skills or practice. The workshop instructors will assist graduate students working at all skill levels.
How many students and instructors will participate?
This workshop is limited to 16 graduate students. Two instructors will oversee the course: one artist (Todd Anderson) and one scientist (Gary Machlis).
What does the workshop fee cover?
The workshop fee is $1400 USD. The fee covers all ground transportation on Vieques including airport pick-up and drop-off, six nights of lodging, all meals, insurance, and instruction.
What are the meals like?
Meals will be prepared and taken at the workshop’s casitas. These include breakfast, lunches (sometimes at field sites), dinners, and snacks. Vegetarian options will be provided and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. In addition, several of the meals will provide opportunities for workshop participants to experience traditional Puerto Rican foods.
