Asheville Art Museum is Pleased to Announce a Screening of Microcosmos

ASHEVILLE, NC – On Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12, 2010, the Asheville Art Museum screens Microcosmos at 2:00 p.m. each day. This filmbscreening is at the Asheville Art Museum and is free with Museum Membership or admission.

Microcosmos is a documentary film that records the lives of insects through the use of microscopic cameras and microphones. Track the flight of a bee and see what life is like on the inside of an anthill in this fascinating — and completely non-creepy — film.

Viewers will be in awe, not only of the rare glimpse into this amazing side of nature, but also the technology that made the film possible.
This screening is held in conjunction with the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest on view at the Asheville Art Museum through Sunday, December 5, 2010.