Flathead Lake Bio Station is hosting a FREE Arts & Science Conference at The Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS). Free and open to all ages, the conference celebrates the creative work of four artists-in-residence — Terry Conrad, Olivia Gorham, Eva-Maria Maggi, and Annabelle Sigmond — who have spent the fall engaging with the Flathead community and the Bio Station’s scientific research. Attendees will enjoy hands-on workshops, art and science demonstrations, and opportunities to connect directly with the artists about their creative processes. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and visitors are welcome to join individual sessions or stay for the full day.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252316181062145
10:00 AM — Introduction from Tom Bansak & Stoney Samsoe
10:15 AM — “The Sound of Found things at Flathead Lake Biological Station”
Led by Artist-in-Residence, Terry Conrad
Terry will be sharing traditional and experimental instruments inspired by Flathead Lake Biological Station and other scientific inquiry. Learn about how the sound is different between species of wood and how found materials can be instruments.
11:00 AM — “Wild Words: Nature Stories for All Ages”
Led by Artist-in-Residence, Eva-Maria Maggi
Participants will connect with nature through storytelling, gathering textures, sounds, and imagery from the natural world to create quick, imaginative written pieces.
11:45 – 12:45 PM — Recharge Break
Light fare provided.
1:00 PM — “Patterns in Nature”
Led by Artist-in-Residence, Annabelle Sigmond
Discover the fascinating repetition and order found throughout nature — from plant life to human biology — and explore how fractals and the Fibonacci sequence reveal patterns of efficiency across all forms of life.
1:45 PM — “Balance and Composition: The Art in Chemistry”
Led by Sydni Racki, Freshwater Research Laboratory Associate
See chemistry come to life through the Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction — an oscillating visual experiment that explores the balance, color, and motion within chemical systems.
2:00 PM — “Sounding Place: A Film from Flathead Lake”
Led by Artist-in-Residence, Olivia Gorham
Experience a short film capturing the sensory and ecological beauty of Flathead Lake, followed by an interactive discussion and participatory listening exercise.
2:45 PM – Closing