SPACE FOR ART FOUNDATION

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.

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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.

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They are

  • Expanding our crew of ‘Artonauts’ – Children creating art as a planetary community from hospitals, refugee centers, orphanages, & schools around the world.

  • Creating large-scale, inspirational space-themed art projects.

  • Leveraging the collective talents of our global team of artists, astronauts, engineers, & health experts.

  • Focusing on the awe & wonder of space exploration.

  • Highlighting the connection between personal & planetary health.

  • Raising awareness of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth.

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Strategy includes

  • Facilitating & implementing space-themed art & wellness programs.

  • Awarding scholarships & grants to art students & artists who want to develop their own space-themed ‘art & healing’ ideas.

  • Documenting & sharing our work in support of on-going research in the field of art & wellness.

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