We provide provocative conversations between artists, scientists, and the public. Open access to ideas at the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. Sparking collaborations, synergy and the development of future projects with the creative, academic, and business communities and more. All are welcome here. Our public programs are free to attend in greater Boston and beyond.
Transformative Invasions
September 3, 2025
6:30 PM Boston City Hall, Mezzanine Gallery, 3rd Floor
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Artist-Scholar Adela Goldbard
Michael LaScaleia, PhD, Evolutionary Biologist
Charles Davis, PhD, Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Curator of Vascular Plants, Harvard University Herbaria
Tess Lukey, Triennial Curator
Moderator: Jill Slosburg-Ackerman, Artist and Educator
Reception to follow at Democracy Brewing Beer Garden, City Hall Plaza
Presented by Catalyst Conversations and the Boston Public Art Triennial with the Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture
Catalyst Conversations presents provocative ideas that cut across art and science to spark dialogue and inspiration. We place artists and scientists in conversation with each other, and with the public. We are an artist-run organization presenting programming and events free to the public since 2012.