About Leonardo/ISAST

Overview: Leonardo/The International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology is a multidisciplinary nonprofit organization that serves the global network of distinguished scholars, artists and researchers through our programs focused on creative output and innovation. From its beginnings, Leonardo/ISAST has been a key content provider to the community, both in its role as a networking hub and through its publications program -- our journals (Leonardo and LMJ) and the Leonardo Book Series (published by MIT Press), websites and projects on evolving digital platforms. We produce workshops and events such as the popular LASER (Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous) series, and we connect scientists, technologists and artists with collaborating partners and industry. We also serve the community with a number of Art/Science programs and initiatives -- our Affiliates are our key partners in these activities. (See our Projects page for more details and additional programs and projects.)

Our Mission: The critical challenges of the 21st century require mobilization and cross-fertilization among the domains of art, science and technology. Leonardo/ISAST fosters collaborative explorations both nationally and internationally by facilitating interdisciplinary projects and documenting and disseminating information about interdisciplinary practice.

Vision Statement: Leonardo creates opportunities for the powerful exchange of ideas between practitioners in art, science and technology. Through publications, initiatives and public forums, Leonardo/ISAST facilitates cross-disciplinary research in these fields, seeking to catalyze fruitful solutions for the challenges of the 21st century. Among the challenges requiring cross-disciplinary approaches are establishing sustainable environmental practices, spreading global scientific and artistic literacy, creating technological equity, and encouraging freedom of thought and imagination. By enhancing communication between scientists, artists, and engineers, Leonardo supports experimental projects and interacts with established institutions of art and science to transform their research and educational practices.

Leonardo/ISAST is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The activities of Leonardo/ISAST are supported by grants and donations from organizations and individuals. Donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.

Updated 15 February 2012