About the Festival

da Vinci Days is Oregon's premier arts and science festival. It is organized by da Vinci Days Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1988. With one full time staff person, Festival planning and production is supported by the invaluable help of dedicated volunteers who offer their time year-round.

Our volunteers make us smile

The strength of da Vinci Days is due to the legion of volunteers who run programs and two decades of strong community collaborations among businesses, Oregon State University and Benton County and City of Corvallis officials. Our goal continues to be to engage the community in this vibrant, educational, and fun Festival and to deliver an unforgettable weekend for attendees, participants, and volunteers.

The da Vinci Days Board of Directors is drawn from a diverse community base with members representing arts, science, technology, government, business, education, and the community at large.

2009/2010 Board Officers and Directors

Kavinda Arthenayake, President
Michael Laport, Vice President
Bonnie Humphrey-Anderson, Treasurer
Barbara Bull, Secretary
Lainie Turner, Past President
Michael Dalton
Blake Rodman
Laurie Russell
Jose Vega
Curtis Wright
Joel Hirsch, Ex-Officio City Council Liaison

Executive Director

Brenda VanDevelder

Ms. VanDevelder has served as Executive Director of da Vinci Days since 2005. Coordinating a multitude of venues and volunteers, Ms. VanDevelder works throughout the year building relationships with local organizations, managing teams of volunteers, fundraising, and developing program ideas. You can reach Brenda at brenda@davinci-days.org or by phone at 541-757-6363.

Mailing address:
da Vinci Days
568 SW Third Street
Corvallis, OR  97333