Photo: Eileen Collins, 1999 - Annie Leibovitz - Courtesy NASA Art Program

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.