The Art of Planetary Science 2025:
50 Years of Mystery and Discovery on Mars
By evoking the imagination from the first lander on Mars, Viking 1, to todays thoughts on surfaces to habitability, and the ways that our knowledge of Mars has expanded to other worlds into the Solar System and beyond. The theme this year is 50 Years of Mystery and Discovery on Mars and we will be offering special prizes for pieces in this category.
TAPS 2025: 50 Years of Mystery and Discovery on Mars
To be held in the Kuiper Space Science Building, located at:
1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
Opening Night: Friday (2/21) 5:00 - 9:00 pm
TAPS weekend includes special events including Solar telescopes, a special exhibition from Imagination 1, and free live music from local bands, Daytrails and RUBEE!
Gallery Hours
February 21st 5:00 - 9:00 pm
February 22nd 1:00 - 5:00 pm
February 23rd 1:00 - 5:00 pm
TAPS art winners for each category are presented below and were published in a recent TAPS press release! There will also be opportunities for people to submit their votes for pieces of art at the show to win the Peoples Choice award.
Fine Art Winners
1st Place: Reynold & Sarah Mackey, Title: “Rare Form”
2nd Place: Laci Brock, Title: “Spectrum of Stardust”
3rd Place: Zoe Zeszut, Title: “Asteriod Bennu at 4 Scales”
Data Art Winners
1st Place: Atelier*zepher, Title: “Nightfall (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)”
2nd Place: Catsat Team, Title: “Our Earth and Beyond”
3rd Place: Dr. Allison McGraw, Moon Night et al., Title: “Smash Hits on the SPR!”
"50 Years of Mystery and Discovery on Mars" Winners
1st Place: Chrysanthe Kapuranis, Title: “Journey Around Mars with the Rovers”
2nd Place: Claude Bidal, Title: “Dream of Mars”
3rd Place: Laci Brock, Title: “Dare”
Come see these amazing, free activities all weekend!
Live Music Friday
Live music by local, indie rock band Daytrails Friday (2/21) from 6:30 - 8:00pm!
Imagination 1 Special Exhibit
Come hear from the Imagination 1 team from 5:30 - 6:30pm on Friday and see their special exhibit all weekend!
Night Telescope Viewing
Come join LPL on the mall on the UArizona campus outside Kuiper Space Sciences for a free telescope viewing of Jupiter, Saturn and more!! Telescopes and educational information provided by Associate Professor of Practice Steve Kortenkamp and others!
Live Music Saturday
Live music by local, desert emo band RUBEE Saturday (2/22) from 2:00 - 3:00pm!
Solar Telescope Viewing
Solar Telescopes by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Saturday (2/22) and Sunday (2/23) from 2:00-4:00 pm!
Chiasm Cabaret
Hop over to Club Congress for an Astro-Art Burlesque show featuring scientists, TAPS artists, and dancers Friday (2/21) starting at 7:00pm!
Info for artists:
Art Drop-Off
Location:
Kuiper Space Science Building
1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
Times:
Friday (2/7) 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday (2/8) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Art Mail-In
Mail to:
Kuiper Space Science Building
Attn: The Art of Planetary Science
1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
Deadline: Friday (2/14)
Art Pick-Up
Location:
Kuiper Space Science Building
1629 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721
