9 to 5 was an exhibition that let visitors experience art in an unexpected way: by interacting with the artists while they make it! This talk features 9 to 5 artists Anitra Hamilton, Graeme Patterson, and Ed Pien and curators Katherine Dennis, Mary MacDonald and Zach Pearl reflecting on the project. Following this discussion, curator, artist and educator Rebecca Duclos expanded on the burgeoning topic of artists' research.