NASA Citizen Science Clouds Workshop [SOLD OUT]
SUN 12 NOV 1PM: Be part of the NASA GLOBE Clouds Team measuring clouds using satellites and create your own LED cloud!
Join in the exploration of space across all aspects of STEAM during SpaceFest 2023 as we consider the theme of what it means to be human. Festival programming for adults, teens and families merges science and the arts through creative, captivating events. Join us to open the cosmos through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths as we celebrate and explore space with experiments, exhibitions, workshops and more!
SPACEFEST EVENTS
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Cosmic Cocktails Workshop (Online)
SUN 12 NOV 8PM: What happens when an astrophysicist and a bartender collide? Cocktails in space! Join in on this live galactic drink crafting workshop.
Astrophotography for Amateurs [SOLD OUT]
MON 13 NOV 6:30PM Learn to identify and capture the cosmos from your own backyard in this hands-on workshop introducing astro photography and star gazing.
Exploring Space Materials for Earthling Artists I (Private)
TUE 14 NOV 1PM: Presented in collaboration with Suisha Inclusive Arts, this workshop invites Cope Foundation service users to explore materials developed here on Earth and used in space.
Exploring Space Materials for Earthling Artists II (Public)
TUE 14 NOV 6:30PM: Learn about the terrestrial applications of space technologies and work with fabrics, paints, metals, adhesives and
other materials developed for use in space.
Exhibition Opening + Panel
FRI 17 NOV 6:30PM The opening of the SUPER exhibition and live performance by Dahu Collective, followed by a discussion panel with the artists-in-residence at Greywood and the NSC.
The Celestials Play Greywood Arts
SAT 18 NOV 8:00PM The Celestials celebrate the release of their new single “Artemis” with a special gig at Greywood Arts in Killeagh.
Weekend Exhibition + Tours
18 + 19 NOV 11AM – 4:30PM Tour the National Space Centre and explore the work of artists-in-residence Dahu Collective alongside creations by international artists and local students.
Inclusive Space: A STEAMy Conversation (Online)
SUN 19 Nov 6:30 PM: Join former NASA Datanaut and Miss Universe Ireland Fig O’Reilly in conversation with award winning visual artist and filmmaker Linda Curtain.
Explore space through ART + SCIENCE
12 Space Fest Events
Be surprised by space, wowed by workshops, and awed by exhibitions that bring art and science together.
10 Science Communicators
From authors to astronomers, explore the cosmos with some of Ireland’s most passionate scientists and specialists.
10 Arts Practitioners
From fiction to photography and acrobatics to audio art, learn and create with a fabulous line up of atristic minds.
2 Resident Artists
Visit the art installation created by international artists over six weeks at Greywood Arts and the National Space Centre.
1 Giant Dish
Learn what happens at the National Space Centre beneath Ireland's iconic 32-meter dish and tour the 7-acre campus.
1 Amazing Festival!
An out of this world experience celebrating all things STEAM to spark imagination, ignite curiosity and inspire creativity. .
Taking place at the NSC
All offline events take place at the National Space Centre, Elfordstown, Midleton Co Cork P25 P526