Visit Leonardo da Vinci

SAN JOSE, CALIF. - The County of Santa Clara Florence Commission announced the launch of a major sponsorship drive to attract businesses and individuals to support the opportunity for local schools to experience "Leonardo 500 YEARS INTO THE FUTURE," the largest, most comprehensive Leonardo da Vinci exhibit ever.  The exhibit, direct from Italy, comes to the Tech Museum of Innovation September 27, 2008, through January 4, 2009.

Through the Florence Commission da Vinci Exhibit Educational Sponsorship Project, businesses or individuals contributing $5,000 can designate the school or school district of their choice to receive the $5,000 scholarship to provide tickets for 400-500 students and chaperons to attend and experience the exhibit.

Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future, an unprecedented exhibition that brings to life the true depth of Leonardo da Vinci's innovative spirit and genius, will make its worldwide premier and only U.S. appearance at The Tech. The exhibition extends far beyond his paintings to showcase his engineering innovations and designs, and to provide insight into his creative thought process. Da Vinci's works and accomplishments are also put into context with other pioneering Renaissance artist-engineers; combined, their works demonstrate the interplay of both art and science.∆