Solo exhibition and artist talk by Sandra Talbot, Feb. 27
by Green & Gold News |
Sandra Talbot will present her solo exhibition, 'Here There Be Monsters' on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5-7 p.m.. Talbot will also present an informal artist talk about the work for those in attendance at 5:30 p.m.
Biography
"Dr. Sandy Talbot exemplifies the relationship between the arts and sciences. One week she might be preparing for a gallery opening to showcase her art, and the next she might be collaborating with a team of scientists to prepare a manuscript for publication on topics ranging from botany to genomics. She earned a Ph.D. in biology from UAF and an MFA in visual arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her other degrees include a B.S. in range and wildlife management and Master's degrees in zoology and in biotechnology/bioinformatics, respectively. She also earned a BFA in sculpture and drawing from UAA."
"Dr. Talbot worked professionally as a research geneticist and Director of the Molecular Ecology Laboratory in the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Science Center. Even though she retired from the USGS, she continues to take annual research trips to the Aleutians. She started a nonprofit called the Far Northwestern Institute of Art and Science, which fosters collaborations between scientists and artists in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ and the Pacific Northwest. "
-UAA CAS Donor Spotlight, Sandra Talbot
Event details
Event location - UAA/APU Consortium Library, Arc Gallery
Event date - Feb. 27, 2026
Event start time - 5 p.m.
Event end time - 7 p.m.