Five hundred-fifty artworks have been collected this week from students in
kindergarten through sixth grade at Rossville and St. Mary’s elementary schools
in conjunction with the international public art project, The Dream Rocket
Project.
In 2014, the art will be joined with approximately 8,000 other works to wrap a
365-foot Saturn V Moon Rocket replica at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in
Huntsville, Ala. Prior to the wrapping of the Saturn V, all submissions are
being displayed in venues such as libraries, schools and museums.
Since May 2010, the Dream Rocket team has completed 44 exhibits and has
scheduled a total of 81, including a show at the Wamego (Kan.) Public Library
April 1 to 30.
To date, the Dream Rocket team has received submissions representing 351
cities, 49 states and countless countries.
The quantity of art was produced in 29 classes taught by Jennifer Marsh,
visiting assistant professor and Catron Fellow at Washburn University, and
Nadine Fisher, art teacher at St. Mary’s and Rossville elementary schools.
Marsh is also founder of the International Fiber Collaborative (IFC), organized
in response to the growing need within her community for supplemental arts
education for public schools, community arts, and perhaps most importantly, an
outlet for individuals around the world to find common ground. Using the arts
as a vehicle for learning, collaboration and inspiration, the IFC continues to
address the increasing needs of society, communities and individuals. More
information about the International Fiber Collaborative, a 501(C)(3)
organization, and its current project is available at www.thedreamrocket.com.
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Photos available upon request. Send email to tracy.curtiss@washburn.edu
For more information, contact Jennifer Marsh, (614) 561-9057,
Jennifer@thedreamrocket.com;
Nadine Fisher, (785) 584-6378, fishern@kawvalley.k12.ks.us
Dena Anson, Washburn, university relations, (785) 670-1711
