Created by St. Mary’s Elementary School in St. Mary’s, Kansas AND Rossville Grade School in Rossville, Kansas
What is the story behind these artworks?
These artworks were created during a week long visit to work with Mrs. Nadine Fisher (art teacher) and her students at St. Mary’s and Rossville Elementary School from Monday February 6 thru Friday February 10, 2012.
In total 550 students had and opportunity to participate from grades K thru 6th.
(Read recent press below)

 

Artwork Number 1:
Created by Anna Escobar
Title: Mermaidia
Dream Theme:
Why does this theme matter to you?
What is your favorite subject in school?
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick?


Artwork Number 2:
Created by Billy Stillion
Title: Science and Technology
Dream Theme: Science/Technology
Why does this theme matter to you?
What is your favorite subject in school? Art
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick? My house, Paris, France.

Artwork Number 3:
Created by Vivian Martin
Title: The Take Off
Dream Theme: Science
Why does this theme matter to you? Because I like Space
What is your favorite subject in school? Reading
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick? Everywhere

The Wichita Eagle. Kansas.Com, Posted on Wed, Feb. 22, 2012
Kansas students create art for Dream Rocket Project
The Associated Press
Art created by Kansas students will be among those wrapped around a 365-foot replica of the Saturn V rocket at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. A visiting assistant professor at Washburn University helped elementary students from Rossville and St. Mary create 550 pieces of artwork for the Dream Rocket Project. A news release from the Topeka university says the Saturn V rocket will be wrapped with more than 8,000 pieces of art in 2014. Beforehand, all submissions are being displayed in venues such as libraries, schools and museums. A show is planned at the Wamego Public Library in April. The young artists submitting their work come from hundreds of cities across the United States and other countries. © 2012 Wichita Eagle and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kansas.com  Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2012/02/22/v-print/2225431/kan-students-create-art-for-dream.html

Created by St. Mary’s Elementary School in St. Mary’s, Kansas AND Rossville Grade School in Rossville, Kansas
What is the story behind these artworks?
These artworks were created during a week long visit to work with Mrs. Nadine Fisher (art teacher) and her students at St. Mary’s and Rossville Elementary School from Monday February 6 thru Friday February 10, 2012.
In total 550 students had and opportunity to participate from grades K thru 6th.


 

Artwork Number 1:
Created by Barrett Leitz
Title: Back to Earth
Dream Theme: Science
Why does this theme matter to you?
What is your favorite subject in school?
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick?

Artwork Number 2:
Created by David Hutley
Title: The Rocket
Dream Theme: Science, Technology
Why does this theme matter to you? It’s the reason it’s going on.
What is your favorite subject in school? Social Studies, because that’s what I’m good at.
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick?
Arizona

Artwork Number 3:
Created by Cheyenne Hammer
Title: Ariel
Dream Theme: Science
Why does this theme matter to you?
What is your favorite subject in school?
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick?



Artwork Number 4:
Created by Peter Trausch
Title:
Dream Theme: Technology
Why does this theme matter to you? Because it looks cool.
What is your favorite subject in school? P.E., It’s fun and competitive
If you could pick any place in the world for this artwork to be displayed, what places would you pick?
A museum

“OH MY GOSH!!  I cannot believe I forgot to show you!!  We are WRAPPING the pillars in the commons area (lunch room)!!!!  AND we thought that when Mary Downing Hahn comes, our visiting children’s book author, we should WRAP THE GYM DOORS!! :)  You have inspired us! :) Thanks—Nadine” art teacher

The Wichita Eagle. Kansas.Com
Posted on Wed, Feb. 22, 2012
Kansas students create art for Dream Rocket Project
The Associated Press
Art created by Kansas students will be among those wrapped around a 365-foot replica of the Saturn V rocket at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.
A visiting assistant professor at Washburn University helped elementary students from Rossville and St. Mary create 550 pieces of artwork for the Dream Rocket Project.
A news release from the Topeka university says the Saturn V rocket will be wrapped with more than 8,000 pieces of art in 2014.
Beforehand, all submissions are being displayed in venues such as libraries, schools and museums. A show is planned at the Wamego Public Library in April.
The young artists submitting their work come from hundreds of cities across the United States and other countries. © 2012 Wichita Eagle and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.kansas.com  Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2012/02/22/v-print/2225431/kan-students-create-art-for-dream.html

Created by HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology from Huntsville, Alabama
Title:  Dreaming of DNA
Dream Theme: Science / Technology
Participants: Dr. Chris Gunter and Dr. Neil Lamb
Materials & Techniques Used: Cotton fabric, Blue shiny sequin fabric, Good old sewing
What is your artwork submission about?
We are a nonprofit, biotechnology institute located in Huntsville, Alabama, and of course we had to participate in the Dream Rocket project. Our mission includes developing high-throughput research tools that focus on why disease occurs; working to rapidly apply this knowledge to help patients; and educating the students, teachers and citizens of Alabama on the benefits of biotechnology. So we chose to make a bright shiny DNA double helix for our panel.

I just received this email and it gave me a great big smile.....check out the photo!

"I’ve attached a picture of us with our quilt square for the Dream Rocket project, made at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. That’s me, Dr. Chris Gunter, on the left and Dr. Neil Lamb on the right wearing the square. We had a lot of fun making it and look forward to seeing it on the rocket!"

Created at Washburn University’s High School Art Day 2011

Workshop: “Boost Your Inspiration: TAG IT Topeka”

Created by Ginny Nance from Lawrence, Kansas

School: Free State High School

Teacher: Carolyn Berry    

Title: “Science!”

Participants: Ian Patterson

Dream Theme: Science

Materials and Techniques Used: Acrylic Paint and Painted
Canvas Drop Cloth

Created at Washburn University’s High School Art Day 2011,
Workshop: “Boost Your Inspiration: TAG IT Topeka”

Created by Ian Patterson from Lawrence, Kansas

School: Free State High School

Teacher: Carolyn Berry    

Title: “Technology”

Participants: Ian Patterson

Dream Theme: Technology

Materials and Techniques Used: Acrylic Paint and Painted Canvas Drop Cloth



Created at Washburn University’s High School Art Day 2011

Workshop: “Boost Your Inspiration: TAG IT Topeka”

Created by Sammy Kolbaba and Garrett DeLong from Tecumseh, KS
School: Shawnee Heights High School
Teacher: Avery Ayers-Berry
Title: “Science”
Participants: Sammy Kolbaba and Garrett DeLong
Dream Theme: Science
Materials and Techniques Used: Acrylic Paint and Painted Canvas Drop Cloth


Created at Washburn University’s High School Art Day 2011
Workshop: “Boost Your Inspiration: TAG IT Topeka”

★ Created by Meena Schaldenbrand from Plymouth, Michigan
Title: “Soaring High”
Dream Theme: Science/Technology 
Tell us about your Artwork Submission:“I got 2 quilts out of 1 cut with the Cricut for the Dream Rocket Project. I will send the Positive image quilt, Soaring High and one and keep the Negative image quilt. I pixel traced 3 different space shuttles views into Make The Cut software and cut out the shuttles with the Cricut Expression.”
Visit Meena’s Blog & Website at: http://community.webshots.com/user/pratibha130, http://meenaschaidenbrand.blogspot.com/

★ Created By Girl Scout Troop 4581 of the Black Diamond Girl Scout Council.From Wayne, WV
Title-“Light up the World with Peace”

Dream Theme-Peace/Science, Technology

Materials & Techniques Used: Cotton, Thread, Paint (fabric), Plastic Beads.

Participants: 
Mariana
Tabitha
Pagen
Cera
Hannah
Kinsey
Ashlee
Stephanie

What is your group’s artwork about?
“The theme of our quilt square is to display how the wonders of peace on Earth and the development of science due to cooperation among the nations combine to make the world a better place. The colors, arrangement, and symbols on the square were each put into place with careful thought and planning. First are the GSUSA acronym and the troop number. We want to let the world know that we are the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, and we aren't afraid to show it. 

The American flag is prominently displayed in the upper right-hand corner to signify the pride we have for our country. The pride we feel for our state is represented by our state's initials that were painted in our state's official colors. The peace sign in the middle of the design was placed there to show its importance. It symbolizes the world peace that we are hoping and working towards. Next is the double helix, which is the approximate structural shape of DNA and represents every subcategory of science. The light bulb symbolizes the ideas that Girl Scouts have to uphold the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The multi-colored light beams represent the unique ways Girl Scouts share ideas with everyone they meet. Lastly, the vivid colors and patterns symbolize happiness. Our dream rocket quilt square was made by a team of friends with lots of love.”

Did your group enjoy this project? “Yes, the troop worked together diligently to make this in their vision.”

★ Created By: Councill Elementary School from Birmingham, Al

Title: “Butterfly Ballet”

Dream Theme: Science

Organizer: Laurie Ann Kramer

Techniques & Materials Used: Permanent fabric markers, batting, quilted backing sewn by Isabel Lykins

What is your artwork about? “Students studied the life cycle of the butterfly, incorporating creative movement into their studies. Then they drew this colorful “Butterfly Ballet”. This was part of the Artist as Educator program in the Birmingham City School System.”

What other projects could the IFC do?  The Vulcan statue in Birmingham, Al

Participants: Mrs. Milton – teacher at Councill Elementary School, Laurie Ann Kramer – visual artist,  1st Grade class, community volunteers – Isabel Lykins and Daniel Long
BRIANNA RENEE
LAMAR A
PHILLIS
JEVONTAY JAMES
KI'MYA LENISE
JORDAN DANIELLE
RENIYAH JAKAYLA
RONSTRACO DEMARTEZ
CEDRIC ADONIS
DAILUND
REGGIE LAMAR
TYTIANNA
AIYANNA SHANTRICE
ASHANTI
LADERRIUS DE'SHUN
JAHMARI LESHAWN

★ Created by North Roebuck Elementary School from Pelham, Al

Title:”Patterns in Nature”

Dream Theme: Science

Organizer: Laurie Ann Kramer

Techniques & Materials Used: We painted with brush tipped permanent fabric pens on material and stitched together by Stitch Garden Designs LLC

What is your artwork about? We read many stories learning about patterns in nature. Our teacher Mrs. Williams and artist Laurie Ann Kramer taught us about quilt making in America. We read a book from our school library and saw many types of quilts. Then we painted small quilt squares with a “story” of our own on it. Do you recognize any patterns in nature?

Participants: Mrs. Williams 4th Grade students (see list of names), 
Artist Educator: Laurie Ann Kramer. 
Sewn by Stitch Garden Designs LLC, Stephanie Childers
DEDREONA
JORDAN
JUSTIN
COURTNEE
ALEXUS 
DARRELL 
DALECIA 
DEVONTE
TERRELL
RONNESHA
DEVERETT
ODILIA
NOAH
RYAN
HUNTER
KAMERON
D'ANTHONY
KENNETH
DARRELL
QUINTEZ
What other projects could the IFC do? A school bus! The Statue of Liberty!

www.visionsfortomorrow.net

Visions for Tomorrow brings together leaders in science, technology, art, architecture, education and policy to champion a fresh and hopeful outlook on the future and to advance the idea that individuals can affect significant and positive change.

Recognizing the rapid pace at which yesterday's science fiction is becoming today's and tomorrow's science fact, Syfy Channel has launched a new public affairs initiative, Visions for Tomorrow, to inspire individuals, organizations, corporations and policymakers to meet the growing challenges of the future.
With the prevalence of war and global terrorism, the increasing frequency of natural disasters, and the impact of overpopulation and environmental degradation, there is growing public concern over our ability to solve these seemingly intractable problems. To address these powerful challenges, Syfy believes the world needs -- now more than ever -- an optimistic vision of the future.

Text Credit is courtesy of Visions for Tomorrow http://www.visionsfortomorrow.net/

When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

"To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science."
- Albert Einstein

Overview

An X PRIZE is a $10 million+ award given to the first team to achieve a specific goal, set by the X PRIZE Foundation, which has the potential to benefit humanity. Rather than awarding money to honor past achievements or directly funding research, an X PRIZE incites innovation by tapping into our competitive and entrepreneurial spirits.

There are many types of competitions and awards around the world, but an X PRIZE is in a class by itself. What sets us apart from other non-profit organizations is our ability to frame a challenge and incentivize a solution in a way that our efforts and funds are multiplied exponentially by the teams who strive to compete and win the prize.

Ansari X Prize (Won)

On October 4, 2004, the X PRIZE Foundation captured the world's attention when we awarded the largest prize in history, the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE, to Scaled Composites for their craft SpaceShipOne.

To win the prize, famed aerospace designer Burt Rutan and financier Paul Allen led the first private team to build and launch a spacecraft capable of carrying three people to 100 kilometers above the earth's surface, twice within two weeks.

Spaceflight was no longer the exclusive realm of government. With that single flight, and the winning of the $10 million
Ansari X PRIZE, a new industry was born.

The Ansari X PRIZE was modeled after the Orteig Prize, won by Charles Lindbergh in 1927 for being the first to fly non-stop from New York to Paris, and mirrored the hundreds of aviation incentive prizes offered early in the 20th century that helped create today's $300 billion commercial aviation industry. Dr. Peter Diamandis designed the prize after reading The Spirit of St. Louis about the winning of the Orteig Prize. In 1996, he formally announced the prize in St. Louis, and the race was on.

read more at: http://space.xprize.org/ansari-x-prize

Check out  Flicker to see all the Energy Dream Theme panels submitted.

The Dream Rocket team will be featuring non-profit organizations from around the world on the "Dream Theme" pages. Our hope is to help inspire participants everywhere to create panels with "Dream Themes" such as poverty, energy, space, health, peace, science/technology, conservation, and community. If your non-profit oganization falls within one of our "Dream Theme" categories listed and you would like to be represented on The Dream Rocket website,  please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it