Making Space is an interdisciplinary workshop about space and society where we use art to explore scientific concepts and humanity’s relationship to the solar system. Participants learn how scientists use spacecraft observations to explore other worlds, how to access data from missions, do collaborative discussion and art activities, and learn approaches to creating science-driven art through hands-on artmaking “labs.” This workshop is about connecting with the cosmos, learning by creating, and the role artists can play in space exploration. The target audience is adults with backgrounds in art and making, science, engineering, and/or education. Art-making activities utilize a range of mediums, and most are flexible allowing participants to explore using either new or familiar methods.

The science theme for this event is Oceans & Ice, featuring the lead of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission Dr. Robert Pappalardo from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, celebrated LA artist and environmental activist Kim Abeles, and other guests!

Applications for this event will be accepted until July 4, 2023 or until the workshop is full. More information about workshop content, the instructor, and guest speakers can be found at https://makingspace.psi.edu/.