Scenes from a Spacewalk- A Starry Night at the National Air and Space Museum

Enjoy an exclusive after-hours program at the National Air and Space Museum's newest exhibition:Outside the Spacecraft. Immerse yourself in the gallery's artifacts and artwork through creative activities and one-on-one conversations with the exhibition curator, featured artist, and an astronaut—all while indulging in cocktails and hors d'oeuvres inspired by the exhibition.

While most of us will never wear a spacesuit to repair the Space Station or use a tether to stay attached to a spacecraft, this rather unnatural line of work inspires and fascinates us. Join exhibition curator Jennifer Levasseur, art photographer and author Michael Soluri, and a very special guest, NASA associate administrator for science and former astronaut John Grunsfeld, to hear musings on their work, and experience the rich visuals created from it. Witness how reflections within the artwork can change our experience of it and set off on a challenge to find those reflections. Discover more about living and working in space with our Education team, and do not miss the opportunity to get into gear for your spacewalk photo op.

Tickets: $35, cost of admission includes a light food and beverage reception.
All discounted tickets have sold out. A limited number of regular tickets are still available.

Illuminated Ground- The Fine Art Photography of Michael Zide

"What is fine art? How do we distinguish works of fine art from other photographic pursuits? It’s a muddled issue at best. These days, there is no end to the stunning and artfully constructed photography work to be seen in print, online, or in galleries. Many of these photos captivate us with their beauty, and inspire us with ingenuity, imagination and their craftsmanship. Regardless of how narrow our particular area of photographic interest, arresting examples can be found by typing a few key words into your computer’s search engine. The level and range of creativity and originality has never been higher."

-Michael Zide

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