The Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Architecture and Archaeology (CISA3) is dedicated to a blend of education, research and field projects at the University of California, San Diego. The Center is training a new generation of interdisciplinary experts in art, art history, science and technology. Friends of CISA3 is a philanthropic initiative to support Center activities and help fund important projects such as the search for the lost Renaissance masterpiece mural, “The Battle of Anghiari” by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as projects underway with the San Diego Museum of Art, the Uffizi Gallery, and a study of the Palazzo Medici, long considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Today the need for such patrons is greater than ever. Generous supporters are needed to preserve cultural heritage for the next generation.

Lifetime Leonardo Patrons

Individuals who donate $100,000 or more shall become Lifetime Leonardo Patrons and shall receive prominent acknowledgement of support for CISA3 discoveries and inventions on a plaque in Atkinson Hall at UC San Diego and in all CISA3 publications. Additional benefits include:

Honorary membership in “Friends of Florence”
Seat on the Friends of CISA3 Board of Advisors
Autographed copy of “Leonardo da Vinci: Study for the Adoration of the Magi,” a recent book co-authored by CISA3 Director Maurizio Seracini
Password-protected access to website for viewing CISA3 technical reports and pre-publication findings
Specially-designed CISA3 “Cerca Trova” (Seek and Ye Shall Find) lapel pin
Invitation to attend all CISA3 events and special programs that will take place in Italy or elsewhere, including privileged visits to museums and private villas not offered anywhere else.

Michelangelo Patrons

Individuals who donate $25,000 or more will be recognized as Michelangelo Patrons in a yearly tribute, and shall receive distinguished acknowledgment of support for CISA3 discoveries and inventions in Center publications. Additional benefits include:

Autographed copy of “Leonardo da Vinci: Study for the Adoration of the Magi,” a recent book co-authored by CISA3 Director Maurizio Seracini
Password-protected access to website for viewing CISA3 technical reports and pre-publication findings
Specially-designed CISA3 “Cerca Trova” (Seek and Ye Shall Find) lapel pin
Invitation to attend all CISA3 events and special programs that will take place in Italy or elsewhere, including privileged visits to museums and private villas not offered anywhere else.



Raphael Patrons

Donors at the $1,000 or higher level will be recognized as Raphael Patrons in a yearly tribute and will receive acknowledgment of support for CISA3 discoveries and inventions in CISA3’s Annual Report. Additional benefits:

Specially-designed CISA3 “Cerca Trova” (Seek and Ye Shall Find) lapel pin
Invitation to attend all CISA3 events and special programs that will take place in Italy or elsewhere, including privileged visits to museums and private villas not offered anywhere else.

CISA3 Apprentice
Donors at $100 or more shall become CISA3 Apprentices. They will receive specially-designed CISA3 "Cerca Trova" (Seek and Ye Shall Find) lapel pin as well as updates about our projects, and shall be invited to selected events.