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"Particle and wave shimmered over the river stone."
-Bill Witherup (1935-2009)

In honor of William Witherup, 1935-2009

Particles on the Wall is an interdisciplinary exhibit connecting science and art in exploring major themes of today's nuclear age. The exhibit recognizes the hazards of the world we live in today, and balances issues of threats to peace with hopes for peace.

Exhibit pieces will illuminate key events regarding the nuclear history and role of nuclear technology in Washington, current concerns with radioactive contamination, and the quest for peace. Given the magnitude of the topics, the tone of the exhibit will be one of restraint, subtle humor, and quiet commentary to best impart both the need for concern and an element of hope in the face of issues on war, peace, and the nuclear age that rest in our own back yards.

Particles on the Wall will incorporate diverse elements in framed wall pieces including Hanford history and memorabilia, science, poetry, and visual arts.

You still have a chance to catch Particles on the Wall at the Richland Public Library in Richland, WA! The exhibit will be up until September 1st.

Particles on the Wall will be on display at the Empyrean Coffee House in Spokane, WA from September 3-30.

Join us for the opening reception, September 3rd from 5-7pm.

• Get directions to the Empyrean Coffee House
• Reply to the Facebook Event Page for the opening reception.

Exploring the links between art, science and history

• Explore Uniting science, art, and history

Past Events

• Cafe Allegro- January 2010
  • Pictures from the exhibit
  • Interviews with artists

Curators:

Idil Levitas: Particles on the Wall Project Manager
idill@wpsr.org

Nancy Dickeman: poetry, history, memorabilia
Steven Gilbert: science and history
Dianne Dickeman: visual arts, history, memorabilia

Science Factoids

• Science Factoids - Trace the history of radiation and the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Factoids will be posted at the exhibition and are also available here.

Poems - Insight to the heart of the matter

• Poems - Provide a unique insight into the history, society, and culture of Hanford and the Nuclear Age.

Visual Arts - Vision for the future

• Visual arts - Provide insight into the future.

Essays

• Essays about Hanford.

Opinion Pieces and Editorials

• Opinion Pieces and Editorials - How people feel about Hanford and nuclear issues.

Videos

• Videos about Hanford and nuclear issues.