Event Types
Events Calendar
Regular Hours: 11am-7pm | Fridays: 11am-10pm | Sundays: 11am-5pm | Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Events
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Lab @ Leo: Bonita Severy—"Retro-Sci-Tech" Drawing with Traditional and Digital Techniques
Using software tools such as Photoshop and Maya, as well as traditional drawing techniques, Bonita will explore the retro-scitech genre. Learn hands-on drawing concepts such as perspective sketching and figure drawing. Demonstrations with 2D image manipulation software Photoshop & three dimensional character design software Maya.
Wednesday, March 14 to Sunday, March 25 @ 11am | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Steampunk Figure Drawing
A unique life-drawing experience. With the help of our lab resident Bonnie Severy, explore your creative side drawing models wearing Victorian attire and steampunk paraphernalia. Basic drawing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. Free with museum admission Additional sessions March 18, 23, and 25.
Friday, March 16 @ 7pm | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Steampunk Figure Drawing (advanced)
A unique life-drawing experience. With the help of our lab resident Bonnie Severy, explore your creative side drawing models wearing Victorian attire and steampunk paraphernalia. Basic drawing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. $20 for this two hour session, tea and scones will be served!
Sunday, March 18 @ 2pm | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Steampunk Figure Drawing
A unique life-drawing experience. With the help of our lab resident Bonnie Severy, explore your creative side drawing models wearing Victorian attire and steampunk paraphernalia. Basic drawing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. Free with museum admission.
Friday, March 23 @ 7pm | Learn More
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Nano Day!
NanoDays brings university researchers together with science educators to create new and unique learning experiences for both children and adults. Explore the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces with hands-on activities throughout the museum!
Saturday, March 24 @ 11am | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Steampunk Figure Drawing (advanced)
A unique life-drawing experience. With the help of our lab resident Bonnie Severy, explore your creative side drawing models wearing Victorian attire and steampunk paraphernalia. Basic drawing materials provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favorite drawing tools. $20 for this two hour session, tea and scones will be served!
Sunday, March 25 @ 2pm | Learn More
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Planet Under Pressure - An Interactive Look at how the Earth functions and the factors that threaten it
In coordination with a global initiative for sustainability, Planet Under Pressure, The Leonardo will feature a unique interactive experience: using the Magic Planet visitors will be able to explore how the Earth functions and the factors that are, and will continue to, threaten it.
Wednesday, March 28 to Thursday, March 29 @ 11am | Learn More
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Leonardo After Hours
Friday, April 13 @ 6pm | Learn More
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Jeff Lieberman: Robotics Workshop -- UPDATE: sold out
Jeff Lieberman, MIT Roboticist, explores the connections between the arts, sciences, education, passion, creativity, and the potential future of human consciousness. Join Jeff in an informal setting as he conducts hands-on activities with Lego robots, Bionic Blox, Simple Motors & Da Vinci's Machines. Event is free, but space is limited, reserve your spot by emailing rsvp@theleonardo.org
Saturday, April 14 @ 2pm | Learn More
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10.11.12 Lecture Series: Nan Ellin - Good Urbanism
Professor Ellin will offer a basic strategy for clearing the path toward good urbanism consisting of 6 steps: Prospect, Polish, Propose, Prototype, Promote, and Present. Event is free and open to the public, museum admission not included.
Thursday, April 19 @ 5pm | Learn More
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Class: Art Explorers - A series of five classes beginning April 21
Ever made a pinch pot egg whistle? An animated film? How about your own hand-made paper with a custom print pattern – all from recycled materials? Experiment with a variety of art mediums in this fun class. Dates: Five weekly sessions beginning Sat., April 21, 3-4:30pm. Cost: $60; $50 for Leo Members. Click for more details.
Saturday, April 21 @ 3pm | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Photo-artists Nolan Preece and Jeanne Chambers in residence
Join artists Nolan Preece & Jeanne Chambers and learn how to combine digital imaging, “cameraless photography” and painting techniques to create a unique work of art inspired by our environment. No artistic or scientific experience required. Click for details about walk-in activities, workshops and master classes.
Wednesday, April 25 to Sunday, May 6 @ 11am | Learn More
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Master Class: Chemigrams and Glass Prints with Nolan Preece and Jeanne Chambers
Learn how to use a mix of materials and processes—from chemistry and photographic paper, to ink and glass—to create your own abstract work of art.
Cost is $20 per person, $15 for members of The Leonardo
To register: Call 801.531.9800, ext. 201Friday, April 27 @ 12pm | Learn More
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Guest Lecture: Art and the Environment with Nolan Preece and Jeanne Chambers
An interactive presentation in our auditorium. Click "learn more" for details!
Saturday, April 28 @ 2pm | Learn More
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Master Class: Chemigrams and Glass Prints with Nolan Preece and Jeanne Chambers
Learn how to use a mix of materials and processes—from chemistry and photographic paper, to ink and glass—to create your own abstract work of art.
Cost is $20 per person, $15 for members of The Leonardo
To register: Call 801.531.9800, ext. 201Sunday, April 29 @ 12pm | Learn More
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Member-only preview - New exhibits: Think Art - Act Science, Fantastic Fabrications
If you are a member of The Leonardo, stop in for a preview of these exciting new exhibitions and meet the artists in person. Cost: Free for members. Not a member? Click "Learn More" for more details!
Friday, May 4 @ 7pm | Learn More
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Think Art - Act Science: Live sound performance from artist Alexandre Joly
Get a sneak peek at the new exhibit and enjoy a live sound performance that explores the interactions between materials and sound with Think Art – Act Science Artist Alexandre Joly. The artist’s experimental techniques give audience members an experience in uncommon ways of hearing. Cost: Free with admission.
Friday, May 4 @ 8pm | Learn More
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Think Art - Act Science - Workshop: Landscape of Identity with artist Alina Mnatsakanian
Work with Think Art – Act Science Artist Alina Mnatsakanian to create a narrative map of your movement and emotional journey through life and how it’s affected by natural landscape, climate, emotional landscape, and familial landscape. Cost: Free with admission. Space is limited. Register by calling 801.531.9800 ext. 201.
Saturday, May 5 @ 12pm | Learn More
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Think Art - Act Science workshop: Sound Landscapes with Alexandre Joly
If you could see sound, what would it look like? Think Art – Act Science artist Alexandre Joly talks about the relationship between sound and image, and invites participants to work with him to create a sound landscape. Cost: Free with admission. Space is limited. Please register in advance by calling 801.531.9800 ext. 201.
Saturday, May 5 @ 2pm | Learn More
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Think Art - Act Science panel discussion: Creative Collisions
A panel that explores the nexus of art and science. Our guest experts will share their perspectives on these fields, the common ground between them, and differences in approach and practice. Free to the public.
Saturday, May 5 @ 5pm | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Roller Derby - Sport, Art, Identity
The Lab rolls into summer with The Red Rockettes Roller Derby League. Join these real life, identity-transforming, Roller Derby super-heroes and create comic book Pop-Art zines with Roller Derby characters, and get hands-on with skating technology. Click for more details!
Wednesday, May 9 to Sunday, May 27 @ 11am | Learn More
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Roller Derby Fashion Show with The Red Rockettes!
Roller Derby girls will be showing off their own personal style that adds vibrance to the sport while skating to the music of Mixmaster Dapper! Don't miss out on the fun. Bring a date for a truly original experience in Salt Lake City. Free with museum admission.
Friday, May 18 @ 7pm | Learn More
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NASA: Driven to Explore - NASA: Driven to Explore - Touch a Moon Rock! Meet an Astronaut!
NASA’s mobile, multi-media exhibit will set up outside The Leo. Learn about human space exploration and how NASA provides technological advances to improve life on Earth. Also, see a 4 billion year-old piece of moon rock! Outdoor activities free to the public.
Friday, May 25 @ 11am | Learn More
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NASA: Driven to Explore (free outdoor activity)
NASA’s mobile, multi-media exhibit will set up outside The Leo. Learn about human space exploration and how NASA provides technological advances to improve life on Earth. Also, see a 4 billion year-old piece of moon rock! Outdoor activities free to the public.
Saturday, May 26 @ 11am | Learn More
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The Leonardo will be open Memorial Day from 11am-5pm!
Monday, May 28 @ 11am | Learn More
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Lab @ Leo: Master Classes with Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett - Comic Book Storytelling
The Leo is proud to present this rare opportunity for local artists, writers, and storytellers: a series of Master Classes covering the unique medium of comic books. Multimedia artists Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett will bring their 20+ years of experience to teach you everything you need to know. Click for detailed descriptions, dates, and pricing.
Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 17 - All day | Learn More
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Teen Summer Workshop: Pop Art Then and Now - Session 1
For Grades 7, 8, and 9. Workshop will be daily from June 11-15, 1-4pm. $165 per person, $135 for members. Pop Art is fun! This workshop will look at the historical and current forms of Pop Art. Each student will make an original work of art in the Pop style and we will share the skills used for comic and storyboard illustration to create a Zine, Graphic Novel, or Comic.
Monday, June 11 to Friday, June 15 @ 1pm | Learn More
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Teen Summer Workshop: Fleas, Fractals, and Physics: Describing Nature with Science, Math and Art - Session 1
For Grades 7, 8, and 9. Classes are daily from June 25-29, 9am-noon. $165 per person, $135 for members.
Students will observe fractals in nature and create their own designs based on their interpretation of the natural world. As an application of the physical sciences, we will also use the chaos theory to create a moving object using commonly discarded items, circuits, wires, and motors.Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29 @ 9am | Learn More
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Teen Summer Workshops: Pop Art Then and Now - Session 2
For Grades 10, 11, and 12. Workshop will be daily from June 25-29, 1-4pm. $165 per person, $135 for members. Pop Art is fun! This workshop will look at the historical and current forms of Pop Art. Each student will make an original work of art Pop style and we will share the skills used for comic and storyboard illustration to create a Zine, Graphic Novel or Comic.
Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29 @ 1pm | Learn More
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Children's Summer Camp: Math, Music, and Digital Media - Session 1
For Grades 5 & 6. Classes are daily from July 9-13, 9am-noon. $165 per child, $135 for members.
The intersections between music and mathematics have fascinated scholars for centuries. In this camp, students will discover math-music connections through hands-on explorations, play with sound and sound visualization, document findings with digital media and take home a self-made digital media product demonstrating their cool discoveries!Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13 @ 9am | Learn More
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Teen Summer Workshop: Urban Art
For Grades 10, 11, & 12. Workshops will be daily, July 16-20. $165 per person, $135 for members. Work with two artists who have contributed to the legal urban art scene in Salt Lake City: Benjamin Wiemeyer and Jann Haworth. Students in this camp will visit nearby examples of Urban Art and learn the same "graffiti" techniques used by Jann, Benjamin, and other artists.
Monday, July 16 to Friday, July 20 @ 1pm | Learn More
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Teen Summer Workshop: Fleas, Fractals, and Physics; Describing Nature with Science, Math, and Art - Session 2
For Grades 7, 8, and 9. Classes are daily from July 30-August 3, 1-4pm. $165 per person, $135 for members.
Students will observe fractals in nature and create their own designs based on their interpretation of the natural world. As an application of the physical sciences, we will also use the chaos theory to create a moving object using commonly discarded items, circuits, wires, and motors.Monday, July 30 to Friday, August 3 @ 1pm | Learn More
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Children's Summer Camp: Math, Music, and Digital Media - Session 2
For Grades 5 & 6. Classes are daily from Aug 6-10, 1-4pm. $165 per child, $135 for members.
The intersections between music and mathematics have fascinated scholars for centuries. In this camp, students will discover math-music connections through hands-on explorations, play with sound and sound visualization, document findings with digital media and take home a self-made digital media product demonstrating their cool discoveries!Monday, August 6 to Friday, August 10 @ 1pm | Learn More
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10.11.12 Lecture Series: Michael Larice - A Rebirth in City-Making
This talk will focus on three trends in city planning that are helping to remake the field, as well as our cities and communities. Event is free and open to the public, museum admission not included.
Thursday, September 6 @ 5pm | Learn More
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10.11.12 Lecture Series: Li Yin - 3D GIS Modeling the Urban Environment
This presentation demonstrates several 3D GIS models of urban environment that help visualize the dynamic transition of urban landscapes, study the changes in the physical form of cities, and conduct spatial, temporal analysis for planning and design. Event is free and open to the public, museum admission not included.
Thursday, September 20 @ 5pm | Learn More
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10.11.12 Lecture Series: Phil Emmi - Knowing and Valuing in the Urban Realm
Professor Emmi will identify the various dilemmas in which we are presently stuck and how emergent ways of knowing and valuing might offer a way forward. Event is free and open to the public, museum admission not included.
Thursday, October 4 @ 5pm | Learn More
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10.11.12 Lecture Series: Pecha Kucha
Event is free and open to the public, museum admission not included.
Thursday, October 11 @ 5pm | Learn More
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ALERT: The Leonardo will be closing at 5pm today for a private event
The Leo will return to regular business hours on Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Saturday, October 27 @ 5pm | Learn More
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We are sorry, there are no events scheduled this week.
Exhibits
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Hylozoic Veil
The Leonardo hosts the first U.S. installation of Philip Beesley's Hylozoic series. Not just an art installation, Hylozoic Veil is an immersive, evolving environment that responds to your presence.
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Dynamic Performance of Nature
Injects static materials with live information creating a rippled picture of the world. By measuring temperature, wind, seismicity and more, the beautiful sine-curve wall displays a new kind of light show.
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There there
Now more than ever, place is an evolving idea. New technology peeks into others' lives and backyards, but even new technologies can’t fully capture a place. What do you know about "there?"
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Holotype
Like algae has adapted to every environment from hot springs to tundra, Holotype’s evolution will give form to a creature that resists classification — neither animal nor plant, destructive yet indispensable, thriving in every ecosystem.
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Holotype
Like algae has adapted to every environment from hot springs to tundra, Holotype’s evolution will give form to a creature that resists classification — neither animal nor plant, destructive yet indispensable, thriving in every ecosystem.
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Bridge
There is unexpected beauty in the unusual materials and uncommon collaboration in these pieces that merge art and science.
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Lab @ Leo
This is your lab — a space for percolating, tinkering, designing, and making. Your brain is humming with thousands of new ideas itching to take shape.
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This Light of Ours
Documenting the Civil Rights struggle in the American South. One of The Leo's most talked about exhibits, on display until June 24, 2012.
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I.D.: What makes you, you?
Identity is a tapestry influenced by many different factors and components. No single aspect of our personality ever defines us fully — or does it?
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Render
Render is your chance to develop any part of the animation spectrum. All you need to do is pull up a chair and start imagining.
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Out on a Limb
Come out on a limb with the engineers of Otto Bock HealthCare to explore prostheses that come ever closer to the elegant intricacy and powerful versatility of human limbs.
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Past Exhibits
The Leonardo is an evolving museum, which means we’re introducing – and saying farewell to – new exhibits all the time. Visit our archive to learn more about the exhibits that have had their time in The Leo sun.
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Fantastic Fabrications
Find layers of playful invention — artifacts, images, and tools — made by inventors who are themselves inventions, telling a re-imagined story of real history. Then take your own turn at inventing with our Tinkering Studio.
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Think Art - Act Science
Witness the collision between art and science with these installations created by members of the Swiss artists-in-labs program.
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We are sorry, there are no exhibits scheduled this week.
