Exploring the Wonder of STEAM
presented by
Pensacola Museum of Art
Curiosity. Creativity. Wonder. Experience the extraordinary at the Pensacola Museum of Art this Foo Foo Fest. Exploring the Wonder of STEAM is an unforgettable celebration of art, science, and technology featuring renowned artists, interactive exhibits, live performances, tours, hands-on workshops, and free activities for all ages. Come discover where imagination and innovation meet!
The Exhibition, STEAM 2026, highlights themes of exploration and wonder through investigative contemporary art, interdisciplinary practices, and unique collaborations. This national exhibition is a community-centered experience that merges art with science, new technologies, and thought-provoking research. Artworks on display create curiosity towards ecosystems and our interdependencies with the environment. The inaugural STEAM exhibition debuted in 2014 at UWF and has since returned as a multifaceted triennial of programming that explores integrative work across multiple fields of study.
Event Details:
PMA Tours of STEAM 2026 Exhibition
Meet us in the lobby 5-10 minutes prior!
Wednesday, November 4 | 2:30 pm
Thursday, November 5 | 12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Kick-Off Event
Wednesday, November 4
Nathalie Miebach STEAM Artist Talk with musical performance by the Palafox Quartet
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Talk Begins at 5:30 PM with performance to follow.
Free Admission!
STEAM 2026 Artist Talks
Thursday, November 5
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
5:30 PM Mary Bates Neubauer
6:00 PM Colleen Ludwig
6:30 PM Pippin Frisbie-Calder
7:00 PM Participatory “Simulated Extinction” Event
During the participatory event, the public is invited to be a part of the evolving exhibition by removing a hand-printed paper bird from the gallery to take home.
Panel Discussions & Community Party with STEAM 2026 Artists
Friday, November 6
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
5:30 – Panel 1: Thomas Asmuth, David Fries, Sara Gevurtz, Mary Bates Neubauer, Wade Jeffrey
6:15 – Panel 2: Pippin Frisbie-Calder, Donata Henry, Colleen Ludwig, Marta Rodriguez Malek, Ben Depp
7:00 – Party & Participatory “Simulated Extinction” Event: During the participatory event, the public is invited to be a part of the evolving exhibition by removing a hand-printed paper bird from the gallery to take home.
STEAM Day at the PMA!
Saturday, November 7
FREE admission to the Pensacola Museum of Art from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Ticketed Workshops
Saturday, November 7
Two hands-on workshops will be offered for adults & teens.
* Limited number of tickets; pre-registration and payment required for both workshops.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the link below on September 1st.
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