The goal of this challenge is to create an inspiring environment for astronauts before they head out on space missions. NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center is seeking submissions for original artwork to be displayed on a wall within the Astronaut Crew Quarters. The area is one of the last places astronauts will spend time before heading for the launch pad. Artwork on display may be visible during NASA video coverage of crew departure<\/em><\/p>\n Entry info:<\/p>\n The Challenge begins:<\/strong> February 15, 2019\u00a0<\/em> In addition to seeing the work hung in the Astronaut Crew Quarters, the winner will also receive an<\/p>\n Invitation for artist and up to 3 guests to attend a Commercial Crew launch at Kennedy Space Center (NASA not responsible for travel arrangements)<\/em><\/p>\n More at \u2018Artists Inspire Astronauts\u2019 Contest | Colorado Space News<\/a>.<\/p>\n ** New documentary profiles Chesley Bonestell<\/a><\/strong>, who created many iconic depictions of space and space travel that were particularly influential in the years leading up to the start of the Space Age. The new documentary film, Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future<\/em><\/a>, tells the story of his life and the impact that his work had on space artists, space pioneers, and the general public’s perception of space travel.<\/p>\n Here is a trailer for the film, which is currently being shown<\/a> at film festivals and selected theaters:<\/p>\n
\nSubmission Period:<\/strong> February 15 \u2013 April 30, 2019 (300 dpi image, 12\u201d x 18\u201d)<\/em>
\nJudging Period:<\/strong> May 1 – June 1, 2019<\/em>
\nWinners Notified No Later Than:<\/strong> June 7, 2019\u00a0<\/em>
\nWinners Final Submission Due<\/strong>: June 28, 2019 (110 dpi image, 4\u2019 x 6\u2019 via CD\/DVD)<\/em>
\nWinners Announced:<\/strong>\u00a0Summer 2019<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/DocumentaryPoster.jpg\")
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