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Phoenix, AZ – September 24, 2025 – Where Art Meets Innovation: ARx4 Live Showcase Dorrence DOME at Arizona Science Center
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is proud to present ARx4 Live, the culminating showcase of the 2025 Artist + Researcher (ARx) program. This public exhibition will bring together nine collaborative teams of scientists and artists for an evening of immersive experiences where cutting-edge research meets creative expression.
Launched in 2021, the ARx program is the PBC’s signature interdisciplinary initiative, pairing life science researchers with local artists to translate complex scientific ideas into visual, performative, and interactive works of art. In its in its fourth year, the ARx4 cohort explores subjects ranging from neuroscience and cancer research to environmental sustainability and the human condition—each transformed into dynamic, accessible art experiences.
Event Highlights
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Nine New Works: Bold, original projects created through collaborations between researchers and artists.
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Live Storytelling & Performance: Presentations by ARx4 teams sharing the inspiration, discoveries, and creative process behind their work.
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Community Connection: An opportunity to engage directly with scientists and artists shaping Phoenix’s future as a hub for innovation and culture.
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Immersive Evening in the NEW Dorrence DOME at Arizona Science Center: Explore the exhibition surrounded by one of Arizona’s leading institutions for science learning.
Why It Matters
The ARx program reflects the PBC’s mission to foster collaboration across science, education, and the arts. By transforming research into approachable, inspiring works, ARx deepens public understanding of science while spotlighting the vital role of creativity in discovery. This year’s showcase underscores Phoenix’s growing reputation as a national leader in bioscience and cultural innovation.
Event Details
📍 Dorrence DOME at Arizona Science Center
📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
🎟️ Open to the public
Register to attend here > ARxLIVE at the Dorrence DOME
Join us for an unforgettable evening where art and science collide, sparking curiosity, creativity, and community connection.
ARx5 Applications are now open! To learn more, click here.
About the Phoenix Bioscience Core
The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is a 30-acre life sciences innovation district located in downtown Phoenix. It hosts Arizona's three public research universities—Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona—as well as leading genomics pioneers like the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of the City of Hope, and the International Genomics Consortium. The PBC also collaborates with major healthcare systems, including Banner Health, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Phoenix VA, and Valleywise Health, alongside a growing number of emerging life science companies. This unique concentration of research scientists and healthcare professionals fosters unprecedented collaborations, advancing precision medicine from discovery to delivery. To learn more, please visit phoenixbiosciencecore.com.
Media Contact:
Sharon Ducati, Communications Manager
Phoenix Bioscience Core
sducati.pbc@azregents.edu
About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center is home to the Dorrance DOME—one of the most advanced digital domes in the world—where immersive astronomy shows, live performances, and community events bring art, science, and culture together beneath a dazzling 60-foot display.
Beyond the Dorrance DOME, the Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and dynamic STEM programs for all ages. Offerings include Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, teen initiatives, professional development workshops, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A TWIST. Whether onsite or at your location, the Center delivers unforgettable, hands-on STEM learning experiences.
To learn more or reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000. Follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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