SCC2013 - Working with arts festivals - Jen Wong

Working with arts festivals

Jen Wong, Guerilla Science

MIXING SCIENCE WITH ART MUSIC & PLAY

TEAM

• Science communicators• Journalist• Designer• Scientist• Comedian• Interpretation• Event producer

Outcomes & History

14 festivals

10 London events

130 Scientists

120k funds raised

10,000 audience members

2008-12

EThos

Creating novel experiences for new audiences

Arts Festivals

Putting scientists centre stage

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Participation & interactivity: games, demos, experiments

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Spectacular science: Giant catapults, splurge fights & fireballs

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Game: Meeting the fundamental particles of the Universe

Particle zoo Safari

Secret Garden Party 2012

Decontamination Chamber

Example format: immersive experience

Example format: immersive experience

Decontamination Chamber

Example format: immersive experience

Decontamination Chamber

Example format: immersive experience

Decontamination Chamber

Example format: immersive experience

Decontamination Chamber

Example format: Interactive installation

Barbican Weekender

Barbican Weekender

Example format: Audio tour