THE LEONARDO
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Mission Statement
The Leonardo was founded on the principles of Leonardo da Vinci's way of seeing the world - with curiosity and excitement about exploration and experimentation. He made little distinction between art and science and saw the interconnectedness of all things. Our vision is to create an innovative, dynamic space that builds fluency, knowledge, ignites the imagination of visitors of all ages, and inspires them to see and act in new ways. Our formal mission is to fuse science, technology and art in experiences that inspire creativity and innovation in people of all ages and backgrounds.
About This Cause
The Leonardo will celebrate 5 years of public operation on October 8, 2016. During that time, we have served an average of 160,000 visitors a year through our exhibits and programs. Our vision and mission, built on the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, has been to inspire creativity and innovation in all of our visitors. To fulfill this vision, we have created a unique museum that fosters inter-generational experiences through our make spaces, original exhibits, and engaging community programs. The Leonardo is designed for audiences from 6-100. With a stated emphasis on interdisciplinary learning in the STE(A)M disciplines, the museum fills a gap in the market by interpreting topics including: - Flight - the Human Body, Life Sciences and Health - Engineering and Robotics - Math and Computer Science - Earth and Sustainability - Humanities and Human Rights - Science and Physics - Art and Creativity - Innovation with a Utah focus - Chemistry - Technology - Mapping/Urban Planning - Big Data Make Spaces Leonardo’s Studio, Workshop, and Laboratory are the primary make spaces within the museum that invite guests to roll-up their sleeves, explore, discover, and create something new. The Studio focuses on visual and digital art while the Workshop is geared more towards engineering and activities that promote “thinking with your hands”. The Laboratory offers opportunities to explore physiology, chemistry, electricity and natural history. These spaces are facilitated by actual artists, engineers, and scientists to provide our visitors with valuable interactions. Original Exhibits Over the last 5 years, The Leonardo has built a team that often works with community advisory boards to create original exhibits. Over the last couple of years, The Leonardo has begun to make a name for itself with exhibits like: No Fixed Address, We Declare!, FLIGHT and the forthcoming Alive! exhibit. Curated to engage visitors of all ages, our unique exhibits have become a way for families to have a shared, meaningful experience together. Community Programs The Leonardo offers a dynamic and extensive schedule of programs for kids, families and adults. These range from floor programs to lectures, in-depth classes and workshops. We will often partner with other community organizations on our programs. Some of our most popular programs include Leo Libations, Art and Science Conversations, ColLABorART, and our museum festival days that occur multiple times throughout the year. Leadership The Leonardo is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is run by a volunteer board of directors. Our board is comprised of 25 business, education and community leaders led by our board chairman, Dr. Dinesh Patel. Their primary responsibilities include ensuring that the exhibits and programs offered by The Leonardo fulfill the mission of the organization along with the primary fiduciary responsibility for The Leonardo. The Leonardo’s executive team is responsible for the long-term strategic planning and the day-to-day operations. This team is comprised of the five most senior executives of the organization. Together, they bring a wealth of experience in museum and non-profit administration, finance, marketing and development. Major Milestones October 8, 2011 – The Leonardo Museum opens to the public 2012 – 2016 – The Leonardo hosts multiple traveling blockbuster exhibits that had never before been to Utah - Da Vinci: The Genius (2012) - Mummies of the World (2013) - 101 Inventions that Changed the World (2013) - Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times (2014-2015) - BodyWorlds: Animal Inside Out (2015) - BodyWorlds: Cycle of Life (2015) - Mummies of the World Part 2 (2015-2016) August 4, 2016 – The Leonardo opens its first, large-scale original exhibit: FLIGHT Original Exhibits and Content The Leonardo has built an experienced creative team solely responsible for the creation of original content that is used within the museum, for outreach throughout the State of Utah, and ultimately, for exhibits and programs that will tour nationally and internationally. The exhibits team is responsible for interpreting The Leonardo’s mission in ways that engage the general public. To date, this team has created over 30 unique exhibit experiences, including our latest exhibit, FLIGHT, which is also the largest original exhibit to date. Major Original Exhibits There, There (2011) ID (2011-2013) Out on A Limb (2011-2012) Leonardo’s Studio (2011 – Present) Leonardo’s Workshop (2011 – Present) Made in Utah (2011-Present) Water (2012) Water 2.0 (2013 – Present) Spooky Science (2012-Present) – Annual Fall Exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Utah’s Story (2013-2014) No Fixed Address (2014 – Present) SPARK! (2015) Think Math (2015) Perception (2015) We Declare! (2016) FLIGHT (2016) Alive! (2017 – Forthcoming) The Leonardo: A Community Hub The Leonardo is situated in downtown Salt Lake City in a location that allows us to be a physical hub for our community. Library Square is an area that our community chooses to come together to experience a variety of cultural and recreational activities that occur once a year, such as the Utah Arts Festival and Pride Festival. The Leonardo fulfills the role of a cultural gathering place for our community all year-long. The Leonardo engages individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Because of our model, visitors can have an individualized experience they create by the activities/topics they engage in at the museum and the programs they attend. Often, our visitors are in the process of making, doing, and exploring - and what inevitably happens is that they make connections with other visitors that they are meeting for the first time. Positive interactions occur, ideas are shared, and relationships are built and/or enhanced. One of our favorite quotes from a focus group that was held is, "I come to The Leonardo to connect with my friends and family". Fostering connections is the heart of what we do as we implement our mission. Additionally, The Leonardo is making a name for itself within the community for facilitating conversations on local issues. Recent examples include exhibits and programs on homelessness, human rights, and our refugee population. Due to the volume of the exhibits we create and the programs we offer, we work with and commission pieces from many local artists. We provide a platform that showcases the creative power that exists within Salt Lake. This is applicable to local experts and entrepreneurs as well. The Leonardo, as a cultural hub, brings together our community in a new and exciting way. Education at The Leonardo The Leonardo's education philosophy ties directly to our mission of inspiring creativity and innovation. Students and teachers within Utah are faced with a new landscape that reflects both the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Today's students are part of an increasingly complex, demanding, and interconnected world, and creativity and innovation skills separate those who successfully navigate this world from those who do not. Teachers are tasked with helping our students gain the skills they need to be successful, regardless of what career they pursue. The Leonardo's education programs offer in-depth interactions with both students and teachers to build creative thinking skills. Our formal outreach program, The Leo on Wheels, is unique because it stays at each middle school for 1 week. Twice during that week, students will spend 1 hour with our hands-on exhibits and a problem-solving Rube Goldberg challenge. Additionally, students who attend The Leonardo through our field trip program have trained facilitators to lead them through hands-on activities with the option of exploring certain topics through in-depth workshops. Our education program portfolio includes: - Field Trips and Workshops (daily at the museum) - Educator Evenings (bi-monthly) - Educator Institute (annually) Community and Outreach Programs The Leonardo’s community and outreach efforts give us the opportunity to serve a variety of audiences with targeted programs, engage new audiences, and work with community partners to produce value-added programs. Examples of our community programs and outreach efforts include: - Film Screenings, Lectures, and Dialogues - Storytelling (TedX and The Bee) - Participation in approximately 30 local organized events (ex. farmers markets, Craft Lake City, Maker Fair, etc...) We also partner with nearly every festival and race producer whose event takes place on Library Square. This results in free and discounted admission along with customized programming and activities for their audiences. Examples of these include: - Utah Arts Festival - PRIDE Festival - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Salt Lake Marathon The Leonardo is committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to engage with The Leonardo through free and discounted programs. A sample of the free access we provide is included below: - Festival Free Days/Discount Days (Annually during Festivals) - Smithsonian Museum Day (Annually) - Salt Lake City Library Access Passes (Year-Round) - Leo on Wheels student bounce back tickets (Year-Round) - EVE (Annually) The Leonardo By The Numbers (2014-2015) 1197 – Number of performances and events held within Salt Lake County 152,075 – Number of attendees at performances and events in Salt Lake County 39,543 – Number of people who received free admission to The Leonardo (does not include members to the museum) 154 – Number of artists, scholars, innovators, engineers, and creatives who contributed to the work of The Leonardo 247 – Number of unpaid volunteers $14,490 – Value of Advisory Committee Volunteer Hours $125,373 – Value of The Leonardo’s Volunteer Hours