Press Release
Galleria artist to meet visitors during Museum Nights at Fla. Museum on Sept. 7
For Immediate Release Sept. 1, 2006
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Lauren Williams
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida Botany doctoral student and current Florida Museum of Natural History Galleria artist Camila Pizano will meet Florida Museum visitors during Museum Nights on Sept. 7.
Pizano's exhibit, "Illustrating the Wonders of Tropical Biodiversity: A Biologist's Perspective" is now on display at the Florida Museum through Dec. 10. The 18 scientific illustrations utilize pencil, pen and ink, and watercolors combined with color pencils.
"Botanical illustrations, beautiful in their precision, are a time-honored art dating back to the early days of natural history inquiry as scientists began to document the planet's diversity and investigate the nature of organisms and their relationships" said Darcie MacMahon, assistant director in charge of exhibits at the Florida Museum. "Pizano's crisp illustrations contribute to the continuing study of plant life in tropical America."
The Florida Museum and Harn Museum of Art host Museum Nights on most Thursday evenings while UF is in session. The program, funded in part by UF Student Government, allows the museums to remain open until 10 p.m. Check http://www.sg.ufl.edu/SpecialEvents/MuseumNights/ for a complete schedule.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.