Science Center 2008

Artists Night to feature sketching of full-body plastinates alongside live, nude models

ST. LOUIS, February 13, 2008 - Sketch artists and students of all ability levels are invited to hone their figure-drawing skills when the Saint Louis Science Center hosts a special Artist Night on Wednesday, February 13 from 7-9 p.m. inside the BODY WORLDS 3 exhibition. Amidst the fascinating full-body plastinates, live, nude models will strike similar poses to allow artists to capture the beauty both above and beneath the skin. Artists, whether attending alone or with a class, will receive discounted admission ($12), and are invited to bring easels and drawing supplies. Chairs will be provided. For more information, visit slsc.org or call (314) 289-4424.  Tickets are available at the Science Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 314.421.4400. This event is open to sketch artists only, not the general public.

About BODY WORLDS 3
BODY WORLDS 3 is a collaboration between donor, anatomist and visitor. It is the only public anatomical exhibition that relies on the generosity of body donors-individuals who willed that upon their death, their bodies could be used for the education of many. Excluding a small number of specimens from museum anatomical collections and anatomy programs, the plastinates on display stem from a body donation program begun in 1982 by Dr. von Hagens, now managed by the Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg. The exhibitions have now been seen by nearly 25 million people around the world. BODY WORLDS 3 was recently named one of the ?Best New Attractions of 2007? by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information visit http://www.bodyworlds.com/.

About the Saint Louis Science Center
The Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States, serving 1.2 million visitors annually. Recently named one of America?s most visited museums by Forbes Traveler, the Saint Louis Science Center includes a four-story OMNIMAX® Theater, the air-supported EXPLORADOME®, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, and the state-of-the-art Taylor Community Science Resource Center. The goals of the Saint Louis Science Center are to educate, inspire and motivate visitors of all ages and engage the community in public dialogue about science-related issues of the day. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center and its programs, visit slsc.org