Leonardo Open House

The Leonardo Open House is the first in a series of ongoing Open Houses put on by Leonardo to encourage discussion and exchange between the SFAI and Leonardo communities.

Who
SFAI Community (faculty, students, staff, etc)

What
Open House showing Leonardo work, Jon's DVD class' work, some student work from SFAI Design+Technology

When
Tuesday, April 25, 4-6 PM

SFAI Diego Tuesdays are from 5-7 PM, so we could latch some people from that

re: time change -- We'd like faculty/students to drop by between classes, and for admin/staff to stop by before leaving for the day.

Where
Leonardo Offices at SFAI, Need Directions and address -- see below for draft invitation.

Why
To develop an ongoing dialogue between Leonardo and the SFAI community

Format

 * Discussion/Snacks/Drinks
 * Presenter 1
 * DVD Class
 * Discussion/Snacks/Drinks

Presentation 1 Summary
Leonardo projects -- we'll have flyers/materials available and sample copies of the journal. Perhaps Jon has some materials to present related to the Leonardo special issue/DVD project?

We also will have a drawing for some free Leonardo stuff -- e.g. a free book from the Leonardo series or a free subscription to Leonardo. (great suggestion from Meredith!)

Presentation 2 Summary
Jon Phillips' DVD class will present their work.

Announcement
''NOTE: No need for a full press release, as this is the SFAI local community. Posters and announcing on the weekly email are more important.''

Invitation/Announcement Draft (for SFAI DISTRIBUTION - send changes/additions to pbentson@leonardo.info)

Leonardo Open House!

Tuesday, April 25

4 pm to 6 pm

Leonardo Welcomes SFAI Faculty, Students, Administration and Staff to the Leonardo Offices at San Francisco Art Institute

- Join us for drinks and refreshments, mixing and mingling

- See examples from the Spring DVD Practicum taught by Jon Phillips and an exhibition of works by students at the intersection of art, science, design and technology

- Hear about Leonardo internships and opportunities for faculty and students

- Contemplate the possibilities for the upcoming ISEA2006 Conference, the Invisible Dynamics research project and the Pacific Rim New Media Summit, cosponsorship of Design+Technology salons, guest speakers and other events and activities

- Enter your name to win fabulous Leonardo prizes

DIRECTIONS: To visit the Leonardo Offices, enter the courtyard from Chestnut Street, turn right at the fish pond and head down the stairs, take another right at the French doors -- the offices are in the southeast corner of the building.

Invitation List
''This event is free. However, this list is for targetting individuals.''

We want to be sure that faculty, students, administration and staff are encouraged to attend, as well as Leonardo/ISAST board and committee members and staff.

Sent out a quick "save the date" note to the campusnews@sfai.edu and to Lucy Martin -- will follow up with a more detailed announcement after everyone comments w/ changes/additions (see above).


 * lmartin@sfai.edu, Lucy Martin handles weekly mailing list and she should be sent PR 1 and 2 weeks on the wed before event

Food + Drinks

 * wine/beer
 * snacks/cheese

Equipment

 * 3 projectors

Set Up
Let's agree on a schedule for visiting office to organize layout and set-up. Suggestions?