Events

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From hands-on workshops to community celebrations, our events spark curiosity and bring people together. Join us for fun and discovery!
Outdoor mural painters working on large colorful graffiti panels in a public square
Two women pose with Smokey Bear outdoors, smiling. Smokey waves.
Woman speaking at a podium with arms raised; people in the background, outdoor event.
Children reaching toward colorful balloons falling from the ceiling in a bright indoor room
Two children in costumes play with bubbles outside. The boy wears a pumpkin costume, and the girl is dressed as a Queen.

Upcoming Events

Artist reception poster for The Home Project, June 6, 4–6 PM, with sponsor logos and a black-and-white portrait.

The Home Project

Opening Reception
Saturday, June 6
4 to 6 PM
Free


The Heartisan Foundation presents The Home Project, a collaborative social-engagement art initiative centered on humanizing houselessness and fostering a culture of belonging in Southern Oregon. Through portrait photography and artist-interpreted storytelling, the project amplifies voices impacted by housing insecurity, migration, and economic inequity. This work culminates in public exhibitions that invite community reflection on what it means to be at home — with ourselves and with one another. On display at ScienceWorks' Art in STEAM Gallery June through August.

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Mural Fest 2026 — "Belonging"

Saturday & Sunday
June 20 & 21
10 AM to 5 PM
Free


Ashland Mural Fest invites the Southern Oregon community to witness the creation of large-scale public art in real time. During Mural Fest, 23 regional muralists transform the ScienceWorks plaza into an open-air studio. Over one weekend, visitors watch as artists bring large-scale murals to life in real time, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process. The completed works remain on display throughout the summer, adding vibrant color and energy to the museum grounds.


Come celebrate local artists and the vibrant role that public art plays in shaping and reflecting our community. There will be food, music, and more!

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Siskiyou Crest Artist-in-Residence summer presentation with Cody Markel, mountain landscape background

Siskiyou Crest Artist in Residence Summer Presentation

Sunday, June 28
2 PM
Free


Join us for a free presentation and Q&A with 2026 Siskiyou Crest Artist in Residence Cody Markelz. A Northern California artist, scientist, and outdoorsman, Cody creates illustrations and zines inspired by the natural world that both educate and entertain. During his residency at Acorn Woman Lookout in the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest, Cody is creating comparative studies of the Siskiyou Crest and the Mount Shasta region through gouache paintings, sketches, and field journals that will later become a new illustrated zine. Discover how art, science, and wild landscapes intersect during this engaging community presentation at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum.

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    First Sunday (Admission is $5)

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