Scienceworks presents
The Art in STEAM Gallery
As a STEAM museum, we use art to support our exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. With a mission to inspire wonder and curiosity, ScienceWorks offers a hands-on experience of science and STEAM-inspired art. Our gallery space showcases local artists and their work as an educational tool. We'd love to consider your artwork for our Art in STEAM Gallery. Please fill out this application, and we will reach out to you if your work aligns with our vision.

Featured Artist
October - December
Claire Duncan
Claire Duncan began painting after moving to Ashland, Oregon in 2001. Her background in graphic design continues to inform her approach to painting, drawing on her keen awareness of light, balance, and composition.
Duncan paints in acrylic on handcrafted wood panels, often using her own photography as reference material. Her works are marked by their technical precision, compositional strength, and emotional depth.
Over the years, she has earned recognition through numerous awards, including honors from Coos Art Museum’s Expressions West, Artist’s Magazine’s All Media Competition, and Turtle Bay’s West Coast Biennial. Her paintings are held in several museum collections, and her art has been featured on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat and PBS NewsHour’s CANVAS website.
In her current exhibit, Nature’s Paradox, Duncan explores the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world. Each painting pairs detailed portraits of native species with signs of human impact—wildfire, pollution, overpopulation—creating a visual and emotional tension. Through this juxtaposition, Duncan invites viewers to reflect on how can we celebrate nature’s beauty while confronting its vulnerability.