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NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration

NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration
October 24, 2008 through January 17, 2009
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday, 1:30-5:00pm
Reception & Open House: October 24, 2008; 6:00-8:00pm

The Art League of Bonita Springs is pleased to bring NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration, a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition to Bonita Springs and Southwest Florida. In 1958, soon after the inception of the U.S. space program, an art program was created dedicated to the accomplishments, setbacks and excitement of space exploration. More than 200 NASA-commissioned artists experienced a behind-the-scenes look at the agency - the scientists, astronauts, and other personnel who shaped the missions and programs. This fascinating look at our nation's space program will appeal to all ages.

The collection includes drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture and other media. Well-known artists such as Norman Rockwell, Nam June Paik, Andy Warhol, William Wegman, Robert Rauschenberg, Annie Leibowitz and Jamie Wyeth are represented in the collection.

Join us for the opening of the NASA exhibition and also enjoy artist demonstrations and member displays as well as a performance by vocalist Ann Marie Babos and pianist JoAnn Lawler. The Opening Reception and Open House are October 24, 2008 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Art of Science & Space
Free Art of Science & Space activity days are scheduled for:

Each of these Saturday events are 1:00-3:00pm

October 25, 2008

November 1, 2008

November 22, 2008

November 29, 2008

January 3, 2009

January 17, 2009

Hands-on Activities include:

3D Glasses Self-Portrait

Balloon Rockets

Kites

Marshmallow Launchers
"Never Look Back" Machines
Parachutes

Solar Energy Projects

Stars in a Box

Straw Rockets

Whirlybirds & Miniature Hovercrafts

Zipline Runners

Movies Include:

"The Big Space Shuttle"
(50 min, Grades Pre-K to 5)

"The Magic School Bus:
Space Adventures"
(90 min, Grades Pre-K to 5)

"All About the Earth"
(23 min, Grades K-4)

"All About the Moon"
(23 min, Grades K-4)

"Beegu"
(30 min, Grades K-4)

"Hot-Air Henry"
(30 min, Grades K-4)

"Ruth Law Thrills a Nation"
(30 min, Grades K-4)

"Radical Rockets & Other Cool Cruising Machines" (92 min, Grades 1-5)

"Space Exploration with Bill Nye"
(26 min, Grades 3-6)

"The Moon"
(26 min, Grades 3-6)

"Space Exploration"
(23 min, Grades 5-8)

"In the Shadow of the Moon"
(110 min, Grades 5 to Adult)

"NOVA: Mars Dead or Alive"
(60 min, Grades 6 to Adult)

"Astrobiology: Does Extraterrestrial Life Exist?" (25 min, Grades 9-12)

"Just the Facts: Space Facts I & II"
(I: 50 min, II: 60 min)

"Space Mission: Reaching
for the Stars" (70 min)

These afternoons will include exhibition lectures, a movie from our film series and hands-on art/science projects for the entire family.
Guided Tours
This extraordinary exhibition is a more meaningful experience with guided tours. Below you will find a list of 21 preset dates when guided tours are offered. Individuals or groups can sign up for a tour by contacting the Art League at 239-495-8989 or completing the form below.

October

● Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 10am
● Thursday, October 30, 2008; 2pm

November

● Tuesday, November 4, 2008; 10am
● Friday, November 7, 2008; 2pm
● Tuesday, November 11, 2008; 2pm
● Thursday, November 13, 2008; 10am
● Tuesday, November 18, 2008; 10am
● Friday, November 21, 2008; 2pm

● Friday; November 28, 2008; 2pm

December

● Monday, December 1, 2008; 2pm
● Thursday, December 4, 2008; 2pm
● Wednesday, December 10, 2008; 2pm
● Thursday, December 11, 2008; 10am
● Monday, December 15, 2008; 10am
● Thursday, December 18, 2008; 2pm
● Monday, December 29, 2008; 2pm

January

● Friday, January 2, 2009; 2pm
● Tuesday, January 6, 2009; 10am
● Thursday, January 8, 2009; 2pm
● Tuesday, January 13, 2009; 2pm
● Thursday, January 15, 2009; 10am

Guided Tour Sign Up

Name:

Phone Number:

Email:

Number of attendees:

Tour Date:

School Tours
The Art League is offering schools the opportunity to schedule group tours of the NASA|ART exhibition. If you would like to sign your class up for a tour please contact the Art League at 239-495-8989 or complete the form below.
         ● Schools: If you would like to include a hands-on activity or demonstration let us know

School Tour Sign Up

Name/Contact:

School/Group Name:

Contact Phone Number:

Contact Email:

Number of Students/Members:

Tour Date & Time:

(For Schools) Would you like to include a hands-on project for the students?

Yes          No

If you have any questions please contact the Art League at 239-495-8989 or email albs@artinusa.com.

NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration was organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in cooperation with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and is locally sponsored by The News-Press, Southwest Florida Parent & Child Magazine, Target Corporation, Southwest Florida Arts and Attractions administered by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, WGCU Public Media, and momslikeme.com.

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Last Updated: 01/06/2009