The Esther M. Klein Art Gallery is pleased to announce the 18th exhibition in its Art-in-Science Series. This series is inspired by the Klein Gallery's affiliation with the Science Center and offers exhibition opportunities to individuals and organizations that explore the artistic and expressive possibilities of technology
and science.

The Earth Exposed project integrates art, technology and Earth science research around the imagery of Earth taken by astronauts and satellites. This exhibit is a unique collaboration between a research scientist, education developers, and an innovative art gallery with a history of exhibiting cutting-edge art and science exhibitions. It builds on a solid foundation in geosciences research, Earth science education and artistic expression.

For scientists, these images expose Earth's features and processes as never before, revolutionizing our understanding
of Earth systems. These same images transcend science and technology and enter a realm of visual and philosophical contemplation, inspiring such emotions as awe and reverence
for Earth. Viewers will be guided through an exploration and discovery of our planet as an interconnected whole provoking questions technology, science and mankind's place in context to earth and space exploration. A special component of the exhibit will investigate visual and scientific phenomenon specific to Philadelphia and the Tri-State area, using remote satellite imaging models to show Philadelphia in context to the rest of
the world.

The Earth Exposed project combines science and art to bolster understanding of Earth system science among the public and
K-12 students. The Esther M. Klein Art Gallery and the TERC Center for Earth and Space Science Education, partnered to develop a cutting edge educational program as an artistic entrée into learning about Earth system science. The art educational workshops will include computer animations and web-based resources (www.earthscienceart.org), as well as hands-on science and art learning activities on remote-sensing and Earth science concepts depicted in the Earth Exposed Exhibit.

For years, the Esther M. Klein Art Gallery has been a leading exponent of art appreciation and education in the Philadelphia Public School system, reaching out with proactive programming to the most underserved communities. As a component of the Esther M. Klein Art Gallery's Art Outreach Program, all workshops accompanying the Earth Exposed exhibit will be offered to public school's free of charge and include
round-trip bus transportation.

The Center for Earth and Space Science Education is a branch
of the Technical Education Resource Center (TERC) located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. TERC, an educational non-profit,
has lead the development of supportive computer-based educational activities for the Earth Exposed exhibit. Over the
past several years, TERC has specialized in Earth and space science education, with a special focus on Earth visualizations
and the space-age perspective.

This is a seed project funded by a generous grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore linking art and
Earth science education. The Esther M. Klein Art Gallery is very pleased to offer this ambitious pilot project, with the potential
to open new ways for integrating education in science and art.
The work builds on years of research and experience with the
use of images in Earth science education.

The EARTH EXPOSED exhibit is scheduled in conjunction with
the 100th Anniversary Meeting of the Association of American Geographers (Philadelphia Convention Center, March 2004)

Please visit www.earthscienceart.org to experience the educational interactive website designed by TERC for this exhibit

Gallery Talk
Wednesday, March 17, 3:30pm
Speaker: Stephen S. Young, Salem State College

Gallery Hours
Monday-Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm