Speaking Engagements
Invite Barton Rubenstein to Speak
Barton Rubenstein is an internationally recognized sculptor and public artist known for his pioneering work in wind kinetic sculpture, water sculpture, and vertical sculpture in suspension. With a background in neuroscience and engineering, Rubenstein brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to his talks, weaving together science, art, engineering, and nature.
To inquire about booking Barton Rubenstein for your event, please contact:
bartsher@gmail.com
Based in Maryland
Available for in-person and virtual engagements worldwide.
As both a sculptor and scientist, Rubenstein explores how creative disciplines intersect with emerging technologies, and how these evolving tools are reshaping the future of artistic expression. He also speaks powerfully about the role of public art in cultivating identity, fostering community, raising civic self-esteem, and transforming shared spaces into places of meaning and connection.
Barton Rubenstein approaches sculpture as a form of purposeful contribution, art that serves, elevates, and transforms. His work enriches the public realm by creating moments of quiet reflection and shared experience amid the pace of modern life.
Whether propelled by wind, animated by water, or suspended in defiance of gravity, his sculptures invite contemplation and renewal. More than objects of beauty, they are instruments of connection, encouraging viewers to pause, reflect, and reengage with the natural world and one another. Through his art and public speaking, Rubenstein reveals how sculpture can be a force for peace, within ourselves, our communities, and the spaces we inhabit together.
Rubenstein has given talks around the world, from climate summits and universities to museums and cultural institutions. His presentations are engaging, thought-provoking, and rooted in the idea that art, when created with purpose, can profoundly shape the spaces we share, and the future we imagine.
Barton Rubenstein's Remarks at the Dedication of Synergy, University of Connecticut, Waterbury
Drawing on his dual expertise as both scientist and artist, Dr. Barton Rubenstein’s talks illuminate the creative process, the power of collaboration, and the synergy between disciplines. Whether addressing academic communities, creative professionals, or the public, Rubenstein’s thoughtful insights and dynamic delivery leave a lasting impression, inspiring audiences to pursue their passions and embrace innovation.
Core Lectures and Expanding Conversations:
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Finding Peace Through Art
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Art in Motion: The Evolution of Wind Kinetic Sculpture
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Engineering the Invisible: The Art and Science of Suspended Forms
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Water as Medium, Metaphor, and Movement
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In Dialogue with Nature: Sculpture and Environmental Stewardship
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The Role of Public Art: Identity, Community, and Civic Space
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Art as Service: Creativity in the Spirit of Giving
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The Future of Creativity: AI, Technology, and the Artist’s Role
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From Lab to Landscape: How a Scientist Became a Sculptor
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The Mother Earth Project: Art as a Global Catalyst for Sustainability
Format Options:
Keynote Addresses
Artist Talks & Studio Conversations
Panel Discussions
Lectures & University Residencies
Workshops & Masterclasses
Contact
To inquire about booking Barton Rubenstein for your event, please contact:
bartsher@gmail.com
Based in Washington, D.C.
Available for in-person and virtual engagements worldwide.
Selected Speaking Engagements
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Smithsonian Women’s Committee, Washington, DC, 2025
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Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2025
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Somerset House Condominiums, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2025
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Adas Israel Congregation, Washington, DC, 2024, 2006
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2nd and Charles Bookstore, Baton Rouge, LA, 2024
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Book Release at Rubenstein Studios, 2023
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COP26, Glasgow, Scotland, 2021
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Climate Reality Project, San Francisco, California, 2020
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Panelist and Featured Speaker for numerous Zoom Conferences worldwide related to the climate emergency and the Mother Earth Project, 2015-2025
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World Youth Day, Panama City, Panama, 2019
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Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland, 2018
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Panel discussion with Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection, Maryland, 2018
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National Building Museum, Washington, DC, 2018
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Jewish Community Center of Rockville, Maryland, 2017
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Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC, 2009, 2017
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CES Jewish Day School, Rockville, Maryland, 2017
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Renwick Museum Alliance Distinguished Artist Series, 2016
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Katzen Art Center, American University, Washington, DC, 2016, 2017
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Washington Sculptors Group, Washington, DC, 2011
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Tower Villas Condominium, Arlington, VA, 2011
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University of Connecticut, Waterbury, 2010
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Kreeger Museum Docents, Washington, DC, 2007
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Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, 2003, 1997
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Montgomery College, Maryland, 1999
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Arlington/Fairfax Jewish Congregation, 1997
