During the ARISS 40th celebrations, ISS Fan Clun met astronaut Nicole Stott and learned about this beautiful program!
Space ~ Art ~ Healing
Uniting a Planetary Community of Children through the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration and the Healing Power of Art
Vision
A world where children experiencing life’s challenges are inspired to imagine and create a positive future for themselves.
A future that transcends those challenges and is brought to life through space and art and an understanding of their role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Mission
The Space for Art Foundation is on a mission of Space, Art, & Healing.
Uniting a Planetary Community of Children through the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration and the Healing Power of Art.
They are
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Expanding our crew of ‘Artonauts’ – Children creating art as a planetary community from hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages, & schools around the world.
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Creating large-scale, inspirational space-themed art projects.
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Leveraging the collective talents of our global team of artists, astronauts, engineers, & health experts.
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Focusing on the awe & wonder of space exploration.
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Highlighting the connection between personal & planetary health.
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Raising awareness of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.
Strategy includes
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Facilitating & implementing space-themed art & wellness programs.
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Awarding scholarships & grants to art students & artists who want to develop their own space-themed ‘art & healing’ ideas.
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Documenting & sharing our work in support of on-going research in the field of art & wellness.