science+art experiences

program management: BCAH staff

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At the foundation of art and science is creativity. Creativity is what sparks the intellect to imagine new possibilities, motivates the spirit to pursue one's dreams, and inspires someone to explore their world or invent something new, whether it's a piece of artwork or space technology for a mission to Mars. To recognize creative experiences as "essential," BCAH created the Science+Art Experiences program to develop free artistic and science-based events for education and community enrichment. These experiences bring together science and art to demonstrate that, at the foundation of these sectors, is creativity which is key to innovation, exploration, artistic creation, and a healthy, well-balanced life.

2024 Events

​Science+Art Experience: Agri-Culture
Date: TBD
Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens
Admission: Free
All ages

Description: This free event will give attendees an opportunity to explore their creativity at interactive booths and learn about agriculture, Colorado ecosystem and local wildlife. And an added bonus -- you can get up close to live wildlife ambassadors, like raptors and owls! Partners who make this event possible: Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens Committee, CSU Extension-Broomfield, and many more!​

This program is presented by BCAH, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 1973, and funded by: SCFD, Colorado Creative Industries, and Broomfield Community Foundation.

Science+Art Experience: Night Sky Journey

October 5, 2024 from 7-9pm

Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens

Admission: Free

All ages

Join us as we explore space, art, and science with fun activities at the Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens!

6:30-8:30pm: We are excited to welcome the MESO truck for its 1st visit to this event! Explore the MESO truck - a science center on wheels loaded with hands-on space science activities and scientific instrumentation (arrive by 6:30pm to get the first peek into the truck)

Listen to two educational presentations:

• 7:30-8pm: An update of current projects and space science achievements by Rhonda Stevenson who serves as the CEO/President of the Orbital Assembly Corporation, CEO/President of the Tau Zero Foundation, and COO of United Space Structures; presentation followed by a Q&A; at the last event, she discussed her progress in developing the 1st space hotel
• 8-8:30pm: An introduction to the night sky by astronomer, Aric Vyhmeister of Standley Lake Stargazing Group
  

7-8:30pm:

• Be amazed at glow-in-the-dark juggling by Alex from Elevated Circus
• Experiment at the table hosted by Mad Science of Colorado
  
• Craft clay moon rocks, fold paper rockets, and fly your foil comet creations
  
• Enter to win out-of-this-world prizes, like science gadgets and toys, a Space Science painting created by a national artist, and more! (Drawing at 8:15pm; must be present to win)
  

8:30pm: Look at the moon, stars, and planets through giant telescopes with Standley Lake Stargazing

9pm: Fingers crossed that our tech team is successful this year — you may see a mini-rocket blast off at 9pm!

Event made by possible by: Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities and CSU Extension-Broomfield
Funding and support provided by: Guys Who Give-Broomfield, Broomfield Community Foundation, City & County of Broomfield, SCFD, and individual donors and families of Broomfield
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History of Program

The first event of this program was the Moonrise Event in 2019 presented in partnership with BCAH and the Tau Zero Foundation. Science+Art Experiences Program: In 2019, the first Moonrise Viewing event was the first of the Science+Art Experiences Program. It was made possible by a partnership between Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities and the Tau Zero Foundation.

The event featured hands-on activities, art, and demonstrations. There was a livestreamed presentation about female astronauts by Janet from Janet’s Planet and a tutorial on how an astrophotographer takes photos of the moon by Terry Hancock, Executive Director of the Grand Mesa Observatory. Over 100 residents attended the event. Feedback received was overwhelmingly positive and there were several requests for future events. One family appreciated the opportunity for their children to see and experience both space science and art at one event.

In 2021, BCAH partnered with CSU Extension-Broomfield to bring an even bigger event to the Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens (see the flyer below). The event was fun and educational with significant, positive feedback. That evening, there were 258 attendees of all ages from toddlers up to senior citizens which is double the attendance rate from 2019.