World Space Week 2003 Report

The "Painting the Universe" Exhibition marked the beginning of World Space Week 2003. Organized by World Space Week Manchester, a collaboration of research students from the University of Manchester, the exhibition brought together works from 10 internationally renowned space artists to celebrate global achievements in space activities.

The largest space art exhibition of its kind in the UK, it was officially launched on 4 October 2003 by David A Hardy, Board Member and former President, IAAA and Richard Patrick, Head of the Earth Sciences Department at Manchester University. Garry L Harwood, Gavin Mundy and contributing artists attended as did Phillippa Browning who represented Jodrell Bank.

The Exhibition, consisting of traditional art, digital art and space photography highlighted European activities in space by taking visitors on a tour of the solar system and beyond. The visual arts were complemented by solar system science aimed at key stage 4 level for general understanding of the key issues behind current and future solar system exploration.

Artworks were exhibited by the following space artists: David A Hardy, Gavin Mundy, Garry L Harwood, Brian Smallwood, Richard Bizley, Kenneth Nott, Mark A Garlick, Mark Hempsell, Jackie E. Burns and Arthur Gilbert. 

The event was hosted by The Museum of Science and Industry at Manchester, in collaboration with the following partners and sponsors: International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA), The Northern Aeronautical Technology Exploitation Center (NATEC), University of Manchester, Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) and the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS).

Other UK World Space Week events are listed below:

• Blue Streak! A Rocket Legacy. The legacy of a rocket tested at Spadeadam Firing Range in Cumbria in the '50s and '60s. 4 October to 16 November 2003. Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle, England.
• Space Day - Living in Space IMAX event, 8 October 2003, Science Museum, London.
• 6^th Space Education Symposium, 18 October 2003, Science Museum, London.
• Space – Tim Furniss, space journalist, 6 October 2003, Highgate School, London.
• Terahertz Waves and Astronomy – Kate Isaac – Cambridge University, 7 October 2003, Highgate School, London
• 8 page space supplement for teachers, TES Teacher magazine (published weekly), 3 October 2003.
• Kingston Space Pub, Kingson University, London, 7 October 2003. 

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