Mission Art
Pre-festival event (February 22 & 23, Houston, TX)
How many people do you think have sent something they’ve painted into space? What if YOU could be one of those people? Be part of a history making mission–work side by side with artist Edgar Medina to help create a unique work of art that will be launched into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket!
Adult Session: Feb. 22nd, 6:30 – 9pm. $100 per participant. (includes wine and appetizers)
Children’s Sessionon Feb. 23rd, 11am – 12pm. $50 per participant. (includes snacks)
Email rod@mediaartexploration.org to sign up. Participation limited to 20 per session. You can see more of Edgar’s work on his website: medinaedgar.com/
Festival Event (May 18, San Francisco)
After having been to space on a Blue Origin rocket, Edgar Medina’s painting that festival goers helped create at a pre-festival event will be displayed and auctioned.
Witness the triumphant return of Medina’s painting that was created through collaborative effort and flew among the stars!
Photo credit: Blue Origin
Artist Profile
Edgar Medina
Edgar Medina originals have shown across the country at galleries in Chicago, New Orleans, Santa Fe and Houston. Medina has been a featured artist at Art Chicago, The Los Angeles Art Show, Art Santa Fe and Red Dot Miami. Last year, Edgar Medina originals helped to raise a substantial amount for Houston area charities including American Cancer Society, MDA, Victory Houston –Cattle Barron’s Ball, Foundation for Teen Health / Baylor Medina, JDRF and Tahirih Justice Center. This year, Edgar has had the honor of being a part of Artist INC Houston, a mentorship program with Fresh Arts Houston. For the last eight weeks, Edgar has been working with local artists and mentors, sharing their mutual experiences and learning from each other.
Associated Programs/Events: Mission Art