Serious Play: The Making of Hill House Montecito
7PM - Thursday, May 9, 2024
With guest speakers Bruce Heavin, Silvia Perea, & Robin Donaldson, AIA
A conversation facilitated by Les Firestein
Join us for a dynamic discussion about the power of integrating creativity, serious play and transdisciplinary collaboration. The creators of the Hill House will share how they worked together to break conventional boundaries in design.
Fé Bland Forum at Santa Barbara City College
Free admission. RSVP required.
VADATalks is an ongoing series of events featuring renowned guests from all professions discussing how art has inspired the work they do. The series is presented by VADA - The Visual Art & Design Academy of Santa Barbara High School. VADA integrates rigorous academic coursework with project-based, career-focused art and design instruction, in a supportive and creative environment.
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7PM - Thursday, October 12, 2023
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A conversation facilitated by Les Firestein
Fé Bland Forum at Santa Barbara City College
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VADA is currently constructing a state-of-the-art campus with an integrated Design Lab and Art Studio. The new campus will provide the flexibility and space needed to prepare our creative and diverse community of students for their professional lives.
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