AIA Minneapolis
February 2011 Grassroots, Washington D.C.
Spring 2011 Greater Minnesota Minneapolis Chapter Board Retreat at the Minnesota Arboretum
October 2011 Big Sibs Convention in New York City
2012 Skyway Open
AIA Minneapolis sponsors this event every February in downtown Minneapolis. Each year, AIA Minnesota member firms design creative and fun mini-putt golf holes, the public plays the course. For more information on the 2012 event, please contact Carrie Dahl and/or Larry Fredlund.
The U.S. Bank Skyway Open is organized by U.S. Bank and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, a non-profit organization focused on youth outreach programs and community building. The 2011 theme was “Retro Minneapolis.” See event photos on the AIA Minneapolis Facebook Page.
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards
Preserve Minneapolis, AIA Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission hosted the 21st annual Minneapolis Preservation Awards on Thursday, May 17th, 2012.
For the 2012 program, firms are invited to submit nominations that will recognize projects, individuals, and organizations that celebrate and enhance the heritage and historic character of Minneapolis. Awards spotlight exemplary projects, and recognize individuals and community organizations that celebrate and enhance the heritage and historic character of Minneapolis.
Entries for 2012 will be due in April 2012.
2011 Preservation Awards Nomination Form (PDF)
See the 2011 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards Press Release.
See the 2010 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards Press Release.
Read more about the 2011 awards on the City of Minneapolis web site.
Merit Awards
Unique in its approach to creating a jury, these awards encompass the views of business professionals, real estate developers, community advocates, and academic leaders as well as architects. The Merit Awards are bestowed to projects by AIA Minneapolis architects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, reflecting the variety of forces that shape a building. The 2011 Award winners were announced at the July 2011 Minneapolis Chapter Luncheon. Read more.
2012 Golf Outing
See the 2011 Golf Outing Results and photos. Now looking for sponsors for 2012. Read more.
AIA Minneapolis' Monthly Free Luncheons
Join us on the third Thursday or each month from 11:45a-1:15p.m. at International Market Square. Learn about award-winners, government affairs, related organizations and network. More information and online registration.
AIA Minneapolis 2012 Chapter Committees
AIA Minneapolis members – get involved with your chapter! Below are your chapter’s committees for 2012, make the most of your membership and join a committee today! Contact the staff liaison for more information, see the descriptions on the committee page, or fill out and return the 2012 Member Profile Form.
Great City Design Teams
Five Minneapolis neighborhoods were chosen for some make-over design help from Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s Great City Design Teams. Teams of volunteer architects, landscape architects, urban designers and developers worked with residents and community groups in five key neighborhoods throughout 2007 to develop design visions for future possible changes. Read more.
AIA Minneapolis Sponsorships
Skyway Mini-Golf Open, annually in February
Merit Awards, annually in May
AIA Minneapolis Golf Outing, annually in July
College of Design, School of Architecture, events and seminars throughout the year
AIA Scheduled Events for 2012
February 2 AIA Minneapolis Bowling Nite
February 10-12 Search For Shelter
February 24-26 Skyway Open
February 24-25 Lake Superior Design Retreat - Duluth, MN
March 7-10 Grassroots, Washington, D.C.
April 16-20 Architecture Week
May 17-19 AIA National Convention, Washington, D.C.
July 30 AIA Minneapolis Golf Outing
September 22-23 Homes by Architects Tour
October 4-6 Big Sibs Conference, Houston, TX
October TBD Rendezvous at the U
October 10 AIA Minnesota Board Retreat
November 13-16 AIA Minnesota Convention
November 30 AIA Minnesota Awards Dinner
AIA Minneapolis and AIA Saint Paul CDes Scholarships
Every year, scholarships sponsored by AIA St. Paul and Minneapolis chapters are given to students at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design, School of Architecture (CDes). Four recipients were chosen in 2011.