Join us for an evening of cats, art, parasites, and neuroscience as you mingle with scientists and create your own extraordinary cat painting based on the works of Louis Wain.
Wain is most famed for his vast array of cat illustrations, ranging from the realistic to the cartoonish to the psychedelic. He was eventually certified insane and committed to a series of mental hospitals, and much has been made of the possible link between his mental illness and art. His tale makes for a great jumping off point to learn about the neuroscience of creativity.
In this event, professional artists Kathryn Yost and Niel Caldwell will lead you in a step-by-step recreation of one of Wain's pieces. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. No experience is necessary. At the end of the evening, you can take your creation home!
We'll be joined by two neuroscientists, Indre Visokontas and Patrick House, who will mingle with attendees and give short talks on the neuroscience of creativity and the possible link between the so-called "crazy cat person" parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, schizophrenia, and art.
Additional Information
Feel free to arrive earlier to enjoy dinner at the Hotel Majestic (menu).
The event will be held in the main restaurant and offers specials on food and wine.
The Butterfly Lounge is connected to the restaurant and offers a full bar. (Please no outside food or beverage).
Street parking is available near the hotel. Valet service of $10.
Ages 21+.
QUESTIONS?
Email Bart Bernhardt at [email protected].
Advance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
Check out our full lineup of amazing adventures taking place all around the world on Obscura Day, our annual celebration of discovery!
Use the #obscuraday hashtag on your favorite social media platforms to show us how you're celebrating. We'll be featuring your posts on our own platforms all day, and you could even win some Atlas Obscura prizes.
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Wain is most famed for his vast array of cat illustrations, ranging from the realistic to the cartoonish to the psychedelic. He was eventually certified insane and committed to a series of mental hospitals, and much has been made of the possible link between his mental illness and art. His tale makes for a great jumping off point to learn about the neuroscience of creativity.
In this event, professional artists Kathryn Yost and Niel Caldwell will lead you in a step-by-step recreation of one of Wain's pieces. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. No experience is necessary. At the end of the evening, you can take your creation home!
We'll be joined by two neuroscientists, Indre Visokontas and Patrick House, who will mingle with attendees and give short talks on the neuroscience of creativity and the possible link between the so-called "crazy cat person" parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, schizophrenia, and art.
Additional Information
Feel free to arrive earlier to enjoy dinner at the Hotel Majestic (menu).
The event will be held in the main restaurant and offers specials on food and wine.
The Butterfly Lounge is connected to the restaurant and offers a full bar. (Please no outside food or beverage).
Street parking is available near the hotel. Valet service of $10.
Ages 21+.
QUESTIONS?
Email Bart Bernhardt at [email protected].
Advance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
Check out our full lineup of amazing adventures taking place all around the world on Obscura Day, our annual celebration of discovery!
Use the #obscuraday hashtag on your favorite social media platforms to show us how you're celebrating. We'll be featuring your posts on our own platforms all day, and you could even win some Atlas Obscura prizes.
Join us for an evening of cats, art, parasites, and neuroscience as you mingle with scientists and create your own extraordinary cat painting based on the works of Louis Wain.
Wain is most famed for his vast array of cat illustrations, ranging from the realistic to the cartoonish to the psychedelic. He was eventually certified insane and committed to a series of mental hospitals, and much has been made of the possible link between his mental illness and art. His tale makes for a great jumping off point to learn about the neuroscience of creativity.
In this event, professional artists Kathryn Yost and Niel Caldwell will lead you in a step-by-step recreation of one of Wain's pieces. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. No experience is necessary. At the end of the evening, you can take your creation home!
We'll be joined by two neuroscientists, Indre Visokontas and Patrick House, who will mingle with attendees and give short talks on the neuroscience of creativity and the possible link between the so-called "crazy cat person" parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, schizophrenia, and art.
Additional Information
Feel free to arrive earlier to enjoy dinner at the Hotel Majestic (menu).
The event will be held in the main restaurant and offers specials on food and wine.
The Butterfly Lounge is connected to the restaurant and offers a full bar. (Please no outside food or beverage).
Street parking is available near the hotel. Valet service of $10.
Ages 21+.
QUESTIONS?
Email Bart Bernhardt at [email protected].
Advance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
Check out our full lineup of amazing adventures taking place all around the world on Obscura Day, our annual celebration of discovery!
Use the #obscuraday hashtag on your favorite social media platforms to show us how you're celebrating. We'll be featuring your posts on our own platforms all day, and you could even win some Atlas Obscura prizes.
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Wain is most famed for his vast array of cat illustrations, ranging from the realistic to the cartoonish to the psychedelic. He was eventually certified insane and committed to a series of mental hospitals, and much has been made of the possible link between his mental illness and art. His tale makes for a great jumping off point to learn about the neuroscience of creativity.
In this event, professional artists Kathryn Yost and Niel Caldwell will lead you in a step-by-step recreation of one of Wain's pieces. All your supplies (canvas, paints, brushes and apron) are provided for you. No experience is necessary. At the end of the evening, you can take your creation home!
We'll be joined by two neuroscientists, Indre Visokontas and Patrick House, who will mingle with attendees and give short talks on the neuroscience of creativity and the possible link between the so-called "crazy cat person" parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, schizophrenia, and art.
Additional Information
Feel free to arrive earlier to enjoy dinner at the Hotel Majestic (menu).
The event will be held in the main restaurant and offers specials on food and wine.
The Butterfly Lounge is connected to the restaurant and offers a full bar. (Please no outside food or beverage).
Street parking is available near the hotel. Valet service of $10.
Ages 21+.
QUESTIONS?
Email Bart Bernhardt at [email protected].
Advance Tickets Only. All Sales Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
Check out our full lineup of amazing adventures taking place all around the world on Obscura Day, our annual celebration of discovery!
Use the #obscuraday hashtag on your favorite social media platforms to show us how you're celebrating. We'll be featuring your posts on our own platforms all day, and you could even win some Atlas Obscura prizes.
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