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.

2025 Events

​Science+Art Experience: Night Sky Journey II
Date: October 4, 2025
Brunner Farmhouse & Gardens, 640 Main St.
Admission: Free
All ages

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

• 6:30-7:15pm: Listen to the sounds of the skies with space drummer, Mark D'Ambrosio
  
• 7:15-7:45pm: 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
• 7:45-8:15pm: An introduction to the night sky by astronomer, Aric Vyhmeister of Standley Lake Stargazing Group
  
• 8:15-8:30pm: Annoucements and door prizes

6:30-8:30pm:

• We are excited to welcome the NSSTI's MESO truck for its 2nd 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)​
• 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)
  

8-9pm: Look at the moon, stars, and planets through giant telescopes with Standley Lake Stargazing

Event made by possible by: Broomfield Council on the Arts & Humanities and CSU Extension-Broomfield
Funding and support provided by: 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.