“LEAPING LETTERS— Why Handwriting Still Matters”. A lively calligraphic journey following the creative paths of handwriting thru human history to the present.  From ancient origins tracking diverse threads of writing over the centuries ending with a spontaneous poetic expression in the moment. At NISDA we explore the inter-connections of the Arts, Sciences, Humanities and environment… the Arts as generator of ideas, creativity, sustainability, social voice, conveyor of human spirit and future building!