Art evokes inspiration, creativity, problem solving, connection, different methods of communication and empathy. All of these are vital tools for the researchers, faculty, staff and students working and learning on the Phoenix Bioscience Core every day. As we continue to evolve our understanding of the world through science, the PBC is committed to continuously finding ways to integrate Phoenix’s art and culture so we can continue to foster meaningful relationships with our community and develop a develop a deeper level of understanding for all.

The Phoenix Bioscience Core Arts Committee

How the PBC supports the arts

The Phoenix Bioscience Core is dedicated to maintaining a close connection to the arts and culture community around our innovation district. The PBC recently formed its art committee led by University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix faculty member Dr. Cynthia Standley to explore new ways in which we can integrate art into the Phoenix Bioscience Core. These include:

• commissioned opportunities for artists
• program participation that includes creating and touring work around the PBC, as well as selling opportunities for artists.
• opportunities for artists to present in front of scientists and the wider Phoenix community.
• Deepen the connection between our art and research communities through workshops, museum field trips and other programming.

Artist + Researcher Program

Artist + Researcher (ARx) is the PBC Arts Committee’s largest initiative, pairing local Phoenix artists with researchers and scientists from the PBC to develop translational pieces of art that communicate groundbreaking life science research in new and innovative ways. Check out the latest cohort below.

ARx4 Applications Open Through October 31, 2024

Our third cohort of the Artist + Researcher program featured eight teams with scientists from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.

Our second cohort of Artist + Researcher featured 10 teams with scientists from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, the Translational Genomics Research Institute and PBC startup ElectraTect. The scientists worked with 10 local Phoenix artists and performers over nine months to develop these pieces.

Our inaugural cohort of the Artist + Researcher program featured nine teams with scientists from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. The works of art were displayed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport during the Spring of 2023.