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We’d like to help! Each year The American Institute of Architects Minnesota (AIA Minnesota) has an annual 4-day convention with an Exhibit Hall attracting upwards of 225 exhibitors and an attendance of 2300+ over 3 days of architects, design-related professionals and the public. We also have several opportunities year-round to reach out to architects for volunteer efforts.

For the second year, at the 76th Annual Convention, themed Beyond Convention, we invite volunteer organizations in to connect with exhibit hall attendees to share more about what their organizations mean to community, display their work interactively and get volunteers to help with their efforts.
View the 2010 CA Application Form for Convention (PDF) updated 10/06/10

The display will be a part of two exhibit hall lounge areas and members of the AIA Citizen Architect group were be on-site over the course of the 3-day exhibit hall. There is no fee for this. Please contact Jennifer Gilhoi at gilhoi@aia-mn.org or 612-338-6763 for more information on the November 2010 Exhibit or upcoming opportunities.

Citizen Architect Launches at the 2009 AIA Minnesota Convention
These 16 organizations participated in the 2009 AIA Minnesota Exhibit Hall November 10-12.:

Schools: Risen Christ School, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest

Housing, Furniture: Bridging, Habitat for Humanity, Clare Housing

Mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, Northern Star Council, Bolder Options

Services: Meals on Wheels, Only One Foundation, People Serving People, Rebuilding Together, Simpson Housing Services, Clare Housing

Volunteer Organizations: HandsOn Twin Cities

Government: Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce

WCCO’s Jason DeRusha attended the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday night and interviewed past Louis Lundgren Award recipients. Since 1994, the Louis Lundgren Award has been recognizing architects for their volunteerism. Present that night from the previous award recipients was Thomas H. Sopoci, AIA (1995), Charles D. Liddy, AIA (1997), Charles Huntley, AIA (2001), Vicki Hooper, AIA (2007) and Charles Sullivan, AIA (2009). Read more.