Vectorworks, Inc. Partners with Headlong Dance Theater to Support Community of Philadelphia Designers

COLUMBIA, Md., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. continues its support of the Philadelphia Design Center, recently acquired by Headlong Dance Theater, by donating computers and software licenses to the local community of designers and creative professionals. Headlong fosters the creative ecosystem by providing educational opportunities, financial advice and strategic planning.

"Vectorworks has been an amazing partner over the years with their in-demand software being invaluable to our members and their willingness to assist whenever we had questions about the software," said Karen DiLossi, director of arts in sacred places at Partners for Sacred Places. DiLossi was part of the team that spearheaded efforts for the opening of the Philadelphia Design Center. "There would have been no Philadelphia Design Center without their contribution and continued support in this new phase of life. More businesses and corporations should think like Vectorworks when it comes to the communities they serve and who benefits the most from using their products."

In 2016, Vectorworks donated software, computers and training opportunities during the grand opening of the Philadelphia Design Center. With this continued partnership, 12 Vectorworks Designer licenses and 12 iMac computers will be donated to both the South Philadelphia and Center City computer labs.

As of August 2019, Headlong took over the Philadelphia Design Center. When DiLossi's team was looking for the next best step for the Center, they wanted to ensure the organization that was selected kept their core values of accessibility, affordability and creativity all packaged in a supportive environment. According to DiLossi, "Headlong rings true to all of those values, and we couldn't be happier handing off our Design Center to their capable hands and minds. They've been a supportive and innovative thinker in Philadelphia's cultural community for a long time, so it makes sense that they wanted to take the Design Center to a higher level."

"Headlong is passionate about supporting the vital work of independent designers in Philadelphia through our partnership with Vectorworks," said David Brick, co-founder and artistic director of Headlong. "With Vectorworks' generous support we are able to provide design tools for the cutting-edge work of artists, designers and performance productions. With this program, independent and low-to-the-ground designers working in Philadelphia's rich and diverse performance and art scene will have access to design tools as sophisticated as their vision."

"It's remarkable to have another opportunity to help grow and develop Philadelphia's most diverse design talent," said Vectorworks Marketing Director Alice Lowy. "Providing our most versatile set of design and 3D modeling tools to a diverse group of visionaries helps them to take on challenges, and aids in fulfilling their creative dreams and beyond."

Learn more about the software the South Philadelphia and Center City computer labs will be using. Get a 30-day free trial of Vectorworks Designer to experience the technology first hand.

About Headlong Dance Theater
Headlong Dance Theater was founded in Philadelphia in 1993 with the belief that art and performance are an ideal place for human engagement and transformation. Headlong dance and performance productions are celebrated for innovations in how audiences engage and participate in performances that inhabit significant cultural sites ? for example, hotel pools, an abandoned church, individual homes and a reclaimed pier that welcomed over a million immigrants to the US between 1870 and 1915.

Headlong community programs foster the creative eco-system by providing support and services for artists and projects at their community hub in South Philadelphia with studios, office, workspace and a 5-bedroom apartment. Headlong provides space grants to artists, strategic planning support and co-operative programs that seek to share resources as part of creating a more connected and sustainable artistic community. Headlong supports outstanding artists through its fiscal sponsorship program, and the Headlong Performance Institute is an intensive residency and training program accessible to artists regardless of financial circumstance.

About Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we've become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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