LEAP Brushes Off the Sand for an Evening of Art, Awards, and Aliment at the Bently Reserve
Leap… imagination in learning, best known for the annual Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach each Fall, is now proudly offering a second chance to support its artist-in-residency programs. The Leap Spring Gala will be held Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at the Bently Reserve in downtown San Francisco, featuring live art installations, student performances, premiere screening of the new Sandcastle Classic documentary, and an awards program honoring Mayor Gavin Newsom, Architect Art Gensler, and local public Artist Brian Goggin. Live music, a sit-down dinner, and a full-service bar round out the event offerings.
Degenkolb Engineers has been a strong supporter of Leap through the Sandcastle Classic and is proud to have Andrew Scott, Chair of the Leap Board of Directors and an Associate Principal at Degenkolb as co-emcee for the evening. Andrew is also featured throughout the documentary film, providing insight and interviews that illustrate Leap’s impacts in the community. The film will feature the SmithGroup/Herrero-Boldt/Degenkolb Sandcastle team from 2007, chronicling the team from the planning stages through the final horn and illustrating the excitement, creativity, and teamwork fostered by the event. Andrew also leads us through an interwoven montage of Leap’s artists-in-residency programs, clearly illustrating the direct benefits of supporting Leap’s programs.
Degenkolb Engineers is also a strong supporter of Honoree Brian Goggin, who is a prolific public artist, with well known pieces such as ‘Defenestration’ at 6th and Howard, ‘Samson’ at the Sacramento Airport, ‘Convertibles’ at the entrance to Menlo Park, and a high profile new work at the heart of North Beach known as ‘Language of the Birds’. Each of these pieces represents a significant commitment to public art and required considerable structural engineering effort in order to accomplish. Brian worked closely with Degenkolb Engineers on all of these projects to provide unique and effective solutions to realize his visions.
The 2008 Gala will be a unique and exciting evening, providing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy and support the Leap community. For more information, visit www.leap4kids.org