Better, Faster, Cheaper

On line call for entries: the new NASA Collection.

One of the many assets of the North American Space Agency (NASA) is a fairly extensive art collection. Over 200 artists have been commissioned to do over 800 pieces, devoted to "provide a historic record of NASA projects" and "also give the public a new and fuller understanding of advancements in aerospace". In addition, more than 2000 works of art have been donated to the agency, including some by my man Norman Rockwell.

Alas, despite the participation of Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and some other luminaries; one click in NASA's "samples" page reveal that the collection is somewhat; well, cheesy. Therefor I believe it necessary that new art is assembled to represent the real spirit of the NASA mission. Just to show my dedication to the current state of the space program, I have dubbed this invite "Better, Faster, Cheaper", like the Space Shuttle. Isn't.

More like the Pathfinder mission in 1997, this will be a bare-bones exhibit, strictly confined to this online site. Although all entries will be published here, no entry fee will be taken and no rewards handed out. All I ask is that an image in JPEG format is Emailed to me at ulrika_da@yahoo.com. If you absolutely can't scan your image, I will accept it as a slide and scan it for you, but I am unable to return slides unless you go to my school. With your entry, you should include a statement of at least 250 words, on why your piece belongs in the NASA collection. Those comments will be published with your piece. Deadline for this call for entries is open ended. A bunch of announcements will go out over the web inviting artists to participte, but really it's open to all, so tell your friends.

Best; Ulrika, webmistress.

How to Become an official NASA Artist

Artists interested in participating in the NASA Art Program should send slides and resume to:

NASA Art Program, Public Services Division

Code POS, Office of Public Affairs

NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.