The Australian Institute of Physics, with support from the Department of Education, Science and Training offered two series of seed grants this year, enabling a total of 17 projects to be successfully realised across Australia, as part of the Einstein International Year of Physics celebrations.

flowvis is a travelling exhibition of 30 stunning images and their explanations, showcasing the breadth and beauty of fluid dynamics. Curator Melanie O'Byrne invited researchers across Australia to share images of their peer-reviewed research with the community through flowvis. The exhibition brings science out of the laboratories and literature, into the public eye. flowvis helps make science accessible, encouraging visitors to find the beauty in physics.

flowvis was originally shown at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Art from 31 January to 4 February 2005, during the Australian Institute of Physics' 'Physics for the Nation' congress. The 2005 touring itinerary follows:

31 January – 4 February: Foyer Gallery, ANU School of Art, ACT

23 February: E = mc2 = art, Redback Brewery, VIC (digital)

8–25 April: North Foyer, South Australian Museum, SA

17 May: Triple S Science Fair, Leeming Recreation Centre, WA

3–7 June: Hamilton Secondary School Library, WA

18–28 July: Murdoch University Library, WA

1–21 August: ArtSci in the City, The Canberra Centre, ACT

13–21 August: National Science Week, VIC, TAS and QLD (digital)

4 October: Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Parliament House, ACT

14–15 October: Koondrook-Barham Show, NSW

20–21 October: Science EXPOsed, NSW Parliament House, NSW

November: Cube37, Frankston Arts Centre, VIC

For more information about this project, contact Melanie O'Byrne flowvis@ozemail.com.au