Whether it’s the crowd-pleasing Kinetic Sculpture Race … the ‘paws’-a-tively delightful Pet Parade … or the ‘outsider-art’ exhibits curated inside its glittering mosaic tile-covered walls--The American Visionary Art Museum aims to present art as an immersive experience that challenges visitors to think as well as feel. Founder and director Rebecca Hoffberger discusses the current exhibit, ‘The Secret Life of Earth’ and the upcoming Logan Visionary Conference. She also reflects on what it’s like to be at the helm of a space where--for 25 years--art, science, philosophy and social justice intersect.