2024-05-06T18:15:21-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150255025/sci-arc-main-event-2021-acts-of-optimism-spotlights-creative-luminaries Sponsor 2021-03-16T15:08:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/82/8260cbf7d5d39ec0a068c599fba6d45f.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong><em>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://archinect.com/sciarc" target="_blank">SCI-Arc</a>, an <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/list" target="_blank">Archinect Partner School</a></em></strong></p> <p>SCI-Arc is delighted to announce the return of its annual gala,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sciarc.edu/events/events/main-event-2021" target="_blank">Main Event 2021: Acts of Optimism</a>&nbsp;on May 1, 2021. Inspired by Director and CEO <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/110738703/the-deans-list-hernan-diaz-alonso-of-sci-arc" target="_blank">Hern&aacute;n Diaz Alonso</a>&rsquo;s affirmation that &ldquo;architecture is an act of optimism,&rdquo; Main Event 2021 will present an evening of unique programs with artists and creative innovators across disciplines, centering on the role of optimism in our collective future. The liveliest affair of the academic year, Main Event 2021 will benefit the SCI-Arc Scholarship Endowment, with net proceeds providing support for more students to access the world-renowned school of innovation and architectural thinking.<br></p> <p>The vibrant virtual program promises to be an evening that is at once spectacular and inspiring, featuring a stunning lineup of influential guests such as architect and SCI-Arc alumna <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/27457018/bestor-architecture" target="_blank">Barbara Bestor</a>, Pritzker Prize-winning architect <a href="https://archinect.com/zumthor" target="_blank">Peter Zumthor</a>, LAXART executive director Hamza Walker, film di...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150192823/sci-arc-s-main-e-vent-2020-promises-a-virtual-f-te-unlike-any-other Sponsor 2020-04-09T19:28:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d6/d64ba947e87c5c3d2cd02001d3194e25.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><em><strong>This post is brought to you by <a href="https://www.sciarc.edu/events/events/main-event-2020" target="_blank">Southern California Institute of Architecture</a></strong></em></p> <p>In the midst of unprecedented global challenges, SCI-Arc is proud to announce that its annual fundraising gala and exhibition preview Main Event is now<em>&nbsp;<a href="https://sciarc.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dc773ad19720f70300723ef81&amp;id=af69309645&amp;e=6c99d06173" target="_blank">Main E-vent</a></em>, a lively and spectacular virtual affair to which guests from all over the world are able to attend. Kicking off May 2 at 6:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time,&nbsp;Main E-vent&nbsp;will feature a live online dance party with DJ, digital cocktail lounge experiences and other surprises, as well as a showcase of outstanding student work, all to support the SCI-Arc Scholarship Fund.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>In addition to a stunning celebration of SCI-Arc&rsquo;s continued excellence in providing the highest quality architectural education, Main E-vent previews the newest and strongest work from SCI-Arc&rsquo;s undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in&nbsp;<a href="https://sciarc.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dc773ad19720f70300723ef81&amp;id=4eef4be54f&amp;e=6c99d06173" target="_blank"><em>Spring Show</em></a>. Bold displays of design studio projects from each of the school&rsquo;s programs will be presented in a dynamic and unexpected envi...</p>