In this inspiring episode of The Art Box, we welcome Francisco Silva, whose passion for astronomy and education left a lasting impression on Steve and his son JT at a recent dark sky program at Avi Kwa Ame National Monument. Francisco serves as Vice President of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society’s Educational Outreach Program, where he helps connect people of all ages to the beauty and science of the night sky. Their conversation ranges from the value of STEAM education to the “clocks of nature” that shape our world, and how the right approach can ignite an inner fire for learning and discovery. Francisco also talks of his dark sky musical playlist, a poetic nod to the harmony between art, science, and the desert’s nighttime silence. A reminder that curiosity isn’t just something we teach, it’s something we keep alive, one question and one constellation at a time. Tune in and rediscover the wonder of looking up. Enjoy this episode and then follow up next week as Francisco is a guest on our friend Howard Fox's "Outdoor Adventures Series podcast. Sure to be a compelling talk.
