Paul Calle and the Art of Apollo 11

Time: Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Event Type: Public Program

Location: William M. Allen Theater

Artist Paul Calle was hired by NASA to document the space program during the 1960s and was the only artist allowed to observe and sketch preflight preparations for Apollo 11. The Museum will be the exclusive host of a new exhibit of approximately 20 original sketches and paintings of Apollo 11 scenes by Calle. In conjunction with the exhibit, the artist and his son Chris Calle will be at the Museum to talk about NASA art and the Apollo missions.

Program is Free with Museum Admission or Membership.

Apollo 11: An Arists's Perspective open now in the Museum of Flight’s exhibit Space: Exploring the New Frontier July 1 through September 7, 2009.