Syd Entel Galleries and Susan Benjamin Glass Etc.

Presents

SPACE FOR ART

SHOW DATES:        August 25^th – September 9, 2023     

PHONE:                    727-725-1808

GALLERY HOURS: Tues – Fri 9:30 – 5:00   Sat 10- 3

Did you see us on the Tampa Mornng Blend? (Click here to see the special): 

https://www.abcactionnews.com/morning-blend/astronaut-and-artist-nicole-stott

We’re proud to welcome to the gallery, Veteran NASA astronaut, Nicole Stott.  Nicole is working now to creatively bring together her love of Space and Art. An artist herself, she is a cofounder of the Space for Art Foundation whose mission is uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration and the healing power of art.

Susan Benjamin and Nicole Stott have curated an “out of this world” art exhibition with original paintings, prints, and jewelry by Nicole – including the first watercolor painted in space, and artwork by other NASA astronauts and historian artists, original Apollo Mission space photography, as well as art spacesuits created through the Space for Art Foundation’s “Spacesuit Art Project”.  Show continues through September 9th.  The show is open to the public.

More about Space for Art:

Nicole Stott  – Giclee Art Print “Space Walking – Like A Dream”

Inspired by a photo taken by STS128 crewmate Danny Olivas during their 6 ½ hour spacewalk.

This painting is Nicole’s interpretation of her own feelings as she reflects now on her time outside the ISS. To her it feels like a dream and she wants this painting to reflect that feeling through the colors used and the rough look of the piece.

Alan Bean – limited edition print “That’s How it Felt to Walk on the Moon”

Retired astronaut, 4^th man to walk on the moon.

Paul Calle Giclee Art Prints Apollo XI Suiting Up

In 1962 Paul Calle was chosen as one of the first eight artists of the newly established NASA Art Program.  The purpose of the program was to record for history, Space Exploration through the eyes of artists.

Paul Calle was the only artist to be with the Apollo 11 crew as they prepared for the launch at Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, the morning of the historic launch. His pen and ink sketches are a historic recording of the suiting up of astronauts , Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.

Don Pettit – Time Lapse Photograph / “Star Trails from Space”

Nasa astronaut veteran of 3 space flights and over 1 year on board the International Space Station.

Currently assigned to another mission late in 2024.

The Arc Tampa Bay (non-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities)

From Harborside Art Studio Group Project –  “Dog Exploration” Original Painting