Community Connection SLAM 2.0
2021-11-09 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
It’s time for round two! In partnership with the 2021 AIA Oregon Future Vision Symposium, join the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PDX), AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA Oregon CoEDI), and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across Oregon.

Register as an attendee to learn how you can support BIPOC youth in their pursuit of architecture, engineering, design and construction careers.

Tuesday, November 9
4:00-5:30pm
Virtual on Zoom
Register

2021 Honored Citizen Honoring Carol Edelman
2021-11-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
5:30pm – no-host cocktails
7:00pm – dinner and program
Hyatt Regency Portland at Convention Center
COVID Protocols
We ask that guests wear masks when not eating/drinking. Proof of vaccination will be checked at the door. This may be subject to change.
Every fall, over 600 leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction fields gather in Portland for the biggest industry dinner and fundraiser of the year. Join us this November 18th to come back together, mingle with friends and colleagues, and celebrate Carol Edelman for her extraordinary contributions to the designed and built environment in Oregon and beyond.

Oregon Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day 2022
2022-01-17 11:00 - 13:30
Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2022, for a virtual one-day design and hip hop event!
All youth will receive a free Hip Hop Architecture Bag with materials and swag items prior to the event. Youth will explore the world of architecture through the lens of hip hop culture and work with professionals in the field to build a “frozen music” city model based on hip hop lyrics. Students will be asked to continue working on their models after the Jan 17 event and can submit pictures of their work for a chance to win prizes!
Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day is free and open to Oregon youth of color and allies, grades 7-12. There is no typical student for the Hip Hop Architecture program. Our students are inspiring architects, urban planners, hip hop artists, musicians, computer game creators, interior designers, industrial designers, politicians and more!
REGISTER NOW
Apply by Friday, January 7 to participate!

Sponsors
Camp Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Trauma Informed Practices & Social/Emotional Learning Workshop with Renee Mitchell
2022-02-08 16:00 - 18:00
AFO centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
Facilitated by Renee Mitchell, an educator, writer, poet and expert on these topics, the workshops are intended to help prepare you and make you more comfortable working with youth from different backgrounds. The workshops will be presented in a series and will build upon each other in an effort to support ongoing learning. You can expect a second workshop in May or June and a third in November.
PLEASE NOTE: All current 2021-2022 Architects in Schools participants and 2022 Hip Hop Architecture Camp volunteers have free access to this workshop. Please do not fill out this form if you are a current AFO volunteer or AiS teacher participant.
Register
Tuesday, February 8, 4-6pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp 2022
2022-02-14 16:00 - 2022-02-18 18:00
2019 Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Portland

Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp
Monday, February 14 – Friday, February 18, 2022, 4-6pm, Zoom
Register Now!

Join us after school, 4-6pm, February 14-18, for a FREE, virtual week-long design and hip hop camp!

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces middle and high school aged youth of color to architecture, urban planning, creative place making and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. Camp participants work with architects, urban planners, designers, community activists and hip hop artists to design new visions for their community.

All youth will receive a free Hip Hop Architecture Bag with materials and swag items prior to the event.

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is free and open to Oregon youth of color and allies, grades 7-12. There is no typical student for the Hip Hop Architecture program. Our students are inspiring architects, urban planners, hip hop artists, musicians, computer game creators, interior designers, industrial designers, politicians and more!
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Sponsors
Camp Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Scholarship Info Session
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an architecture student attending University of Oregon or Portland State University? Are you thinking of applying for the $5,000 Hatfield Architectural Award or $5,000 William Hart Scholarship from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon?
Please join us for a virtual information session on Tuesday, February 15th at 12pm to learn more about applying for the scholarships. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about what makes a successful application!
The Hatfield and Hart awards are currently open for applications through February 25.
The event will be closed captioned.
REGISTER

Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp
2022-03-21 - 2022-04-30
They All Saw a Building: Designing for Everyone’s Needs
In July 2021, students from across Oregon and beyond participated in our virtual 2021 Architects in Schools Summer Camp. During this camp, students explored the world of architecture and learned how to design a building for a client with special needs.
We are excited to publicly release the camp content again for you this Spring Break, 2022! Camp material is free and recommended for youth ages 8-12.
Each day of the five-day-long camp, students work through a lesson, watch a video featuring architects and design professionals, and complete a design activity or two. We have included daily bonus challenges for students who want to do more! Bonus challenges are optional and can always be completed at a later date.
We recommend students work through the content day by day and in order. Everything is self-paced, so you can take as much time as you want to work through the materials.
All camp material below will remain available for March and April, 2022.
Access the camp content here and get started on designing your future city!

PAE Living Building Tour
2022-04-05 17:00 - 18:30 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97204, United States
Join AFO in kicking off our first Community Event of 2022! This event will include a guided tour of the PAE Living Building and mingling with light snacks/refreshments. Anyone interested in design, engineering, and sustainability in the built environment will enjoy learning more about this incredible achievement.
The Living Building Challenge is a certification program that goes beyond sustainability or emission reduction and envisions a regenerative built environment that functions in the same way as a living organism.
The PAE Living Building is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. It demonstrates replicable and cost-effective solutions to our planet’s energy and resource challenges, such as a closed-loop water system with on-site collection and treatment, efficient photovoltaic-battery storage systems, and urinal-to-fertilizer systems.
Register Now to Save Your Spot

COVID: We will follow the state/local/federal guidelines on masking. Due to federal policy, all participants who enter the building must be fully vaccinated. We appreciate your cooperation and welcome any questions.
Accessibility: There are ADA-accessible restrooms on every floor. All restrooms are gender-neutral and individual. There are no stairs to enter the building and the elevator is accessible in the main lobby.
The building is within 5 minutes walking distance of MAX and bus stops. For parking, street parking and surface lots are available around the building. All the sidewalks have ramps.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please describe any accessibility concerns or questions in your registration form.

Scholars Reception
2022-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Hacker Architects, 555 SE MLK Jr Blvd #501, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join us for light snacks and refreshments, as well as a brief program honoring our scholars. Mingle with your colleagues, meet these promising young design professionals, and support the future of our AFO’s scholarship program!
Learn more about our 2022 scholars

Left to Right: Sharon Alitema, Regina Batiste, and Darrick Williams

Thank You To Our Sponsors
Event Sponsor

Sustaining Sponsor

Firm Sponsors
m.thrailkill.architect.llc
PLACE

Trauma Workshop (2 of 3) with Renee Mitchell
2022-05-17 15:40 - 18:00
What Do I Do Now?: Trauma-Informed, SEL-Sensitive Strategies that Support Youth & Create Belonging – In Spite of the Global Pandemic, Rising Mental Health Concerns and Zoom Fatigue
Workshop 2 of 3*
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 3:40-6:00pm, Zoom
3:40-4:00pm – Optional time to ask questions and reflect on Workshop 1
4:00-6:00pm – Workshop 2

The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
Please join us for our second trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning workshop of 2022. Facilitated by Renee Mitchell, an educator, writer, poet and expert on these topics, the workshops are intended to help prepare you and make you more comfortable working with youth from different backgrounds.
*This workshop is the second of a three part series to support ongoing learning. You will receive access to a recording of the first workshop upon registration, and can look forward to a third workshop in November. You do not need to have attended the first workshop to participate. All are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE: All current 2021-2022 Architects in Schools participants have free access to this workshop. Please do not fill out this form if you are a current AFO volunteer or AiS teacher participant.
Register
Tuesday, May 17, 3:40-6pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

AFO/AIA Happy Hour in Eugene
2022-06-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Claim 52, 1203 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
AFO Design Professionals/AIA Eugene EPC Happy Hour

Sponsored by AFO and Rowell Brokaw Architects.
Join us for our first-ever Eugene AFO Happy Hour. This event is open to the public. We encourage both newcomers and past volunteers to stop by!
If you are a design professional in Eugene, OR – AFO wants to meet you! The AiS Happy Hour is a part of AFO’s Education Outreach and Impact Initiative which, in part, seeks to strengthen AFO’s connections beyond the Portland metro area.
Architects from Rowell Brokaw will also be available to answer questions about the 1203 Willamette building.
No registration is required.

REFRESH @ The Reser
2022-06-29 17:00 - 19:00
Photo Credit Josh Partee
Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly completed Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Beer, wine, and light appetizers
Opened in March 2022, the stunning Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is a pandemic era achievement – it is the first multi-disciplinary arts center of its kind built in the Portland Metro area in over 30 years. The Reser serves to host a variety of touring programs, professional performances, and regional arts groups. It includes a 550-seat theater, outdoor plaza, art gallery, and rehearsal and meeting spaces.
Sustainability, inclusion, and community were central to the planning and building process. The $55 million project emerged from an idea in Beaverton’s award-winning Community Visioning process. Key partners in the project include Opsis Architecture, Skanska USA Building, and Edlen & Company.
All funds raised by this event go toward supporting AFO, which includes programs such as Architects in Schools and multiple scholarship opportunities.
Registration and Details
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors
KPFF Consulting Engineers
PLACE LA

Architects in Schools Summer Camp
2022-07-11 - 2022-07-15
Join us July 11-15, 2022 for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! During this camp, students will explore ways to address climate change through sustainable architecture and design solutions. The virtual camp is free and recommended for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PT on July 1 to participate.

This year’s camp theme is SMALL CHANGES = BIG IMPACT, Designing for a Sustainable and Resilient Future. What are small things that you can do in your community to address climate change? Let’s explore, together! Camp participants will learn about the benefits of sustainable architecture and discover ways they can use design to protect the natural environment. Students will be introduced to technical architecture practices such as drawing, planning, model making and more. They will identify small changes they can make in their community to create a BIG impact!

The camp is entirely virtual – meaning students can participate from home. To engage in the camp, participants will need a computer, tablet, or other device with access to internet. Every day, we will email you the digital lesson including hands-on activities, reading, thinking exercises, and pre-recorded videos. There will also be a live Zoom session everyday from 12:30-1:30pm PT. The live sessions are optional, but we do recommend students try to join as many as possible to fully experience the camp content.

We will mail free art supplies to participants who are experiencing financial barriers. Please specify on your registration form if you need supplies sent to you. SUPPLY REQUESTS ARE DUE BY JUNE 24. See the full list of recommended art supplies.

Participation in the camp is free. We are accepting donations so we can send camp materials to families who have barriers to accessing them. This will allow all children to participate regardless of need. Please consider giving to the Architecture Foundation of Oregon to supply all participants with materials and to help us offer free educational programs like this camp. Donate here. Thank you!

If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Architects in Schools Director, Kim Knowles at kim@af-oregon.org.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Registration deadline: July 1, 5pm PT
Supply requests due by June 24

Would you like to connect with students during our daily live Zoom sessions and inspire them through architecture? Sign up to volunteer!

Special thank you to our sponsors

Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven
2022-07-20 17:00 - 18:30 | rose haven day shelter and community center, 1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Part of AFO’s Community Events Series
Hear from the woman-led team of Gensler and Swinerton on the trauma-informed and inclusive design principles used to redesign Rose Haven’s new 10,000 sq. ft. space. Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center is Portland’s only day shelter supporting women, children, and gender non-conforming people in meeting their basic needs and accessing community resources.
Everyone has something to learn from this incredible project. The teams of Gensler and Swinerton will share their approach and lessons learned from the project including community visioning sessions, inclusive decision-making, color strategy, and other trauma-informed principles. We will also hear from Rose Haven’s Executive Director Katie O’Brien.
The program will include tours of the space, a panel discussion, and light beverages and refreshments.
Support Rose Haven’s Back to School Drive. More details about requested supplies will be sent in a follow-up email to registered guests prior to the event. You can also browse Rose Haven’s Amazon Wishlist.

A Walking Tour of Ladd's Addition
2022-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Ladd’s Addition
Part of AFO’s Dine & Design Series
Sunday, July 24th | 10:00am

Join Eric Wheeler, of Positively PNW Walking Tours, and Brian Libby, freelance journalist and Ladd’s enthusiast, on a walking tour of Ladd’s Addition.
The event will include light refreshments and beverages.
All proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and multiple scholarship opportunities.
Register Now

Roof Terrace Dinner at the Knight Cancer Institute
2022-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Knight Cancer Institute, 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR, 97201, United States
Hosted by SRG Partnership, Mayer/Reed, PAE, Andersen Construction, McCarthy, and Catena
Take this unique opportunity to hear from scientists and design professionals as you dine on the rooftop terrace of the Knight Cancer Research Building with beautiful views of the Willamette River and the Cascade Mountains beyond.
The award-winning Knight Cancer Research Building (KCRB) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a state-of-the-art cancer research facility with a mission of ending cancer as we know it. Based on a “team science” design concept, the KCRB facilitates integrated and interdisciplinary research. It is LEED Platinum certified and is located centrally in the South Waterfront district’s pedestrian-oriented hub.
Food/beverage includes beer and wine service, passed hors d’oeuvres, and buffet dinner.
Dine and Design proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools, scholarships, and the VEB fellowship.
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Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum Tour
2022-08-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
**********CANCELLATION**********
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please see our website if you are interested in other AFO events.

Discover a New Gem in Corvallis
Hosted by Allied Works and Gerding Builders
Tour the beautiful Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum with designers from Portland/New York architecture firm Allied Works, known for designs of major museums in the U.S. Situated among historic storefronts in downtown Corvallis, the Corvallis Museum collection includes over 120,000 artifacts including photographs, historical documents, textiles, domestic arts, farm tools, scientific instruments, and personal effects.
The Corvallis Museum was designed with reverence for natural light and materials. To preserve paintings, museum buildings typically limit light. However, the Corvallis Museum is primarily object-based, allowing for a striking openness in the design. Galleries include full-size windows that invite the street in. The Corvallis Museum won the 2021 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Honor Award and a 2021 Honor Award from AIA Oregon.
We will tour the building with insights from designers from Allied Works and Jessica Hougen, Director at Corvallis Museum. Beer, wine, and appetizers will be served.
Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

ACCESSIBILITY: The building is accessible by ramps, elevators, and doorways provide necessary clearances for mobility devices. ADA-accessible bathrooms are available. Tours of the building will not include additional amplification devices. AFO cares about accessibility – please let us know if you have any questions/concerns that would impact your participation.
COVID: AFO will follow all federal/state/local guidelines, which may fluctuate. We will not require masks. We ask that if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms or have had a sustained exposure to someone with COVID infection that you stay home. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Lessons From the Past & Designing for the Future
2022-08-30 16:30 - 18:30 | SRG Partnership, 621 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR, 97201
A Cocktail Party and Panel Discussion with Jon Schleuning and SRG Partnership
Join us for an evening with Jon Schleuning, retired Founder of SRG Partnership, Inc., and friends from the design and arts community. Enjoy summer cocktails and tasty appetizers, hear about Jon’s influence on our City and the Pacific Northwest, and learn more about how design and creative partnerships can help communities solve some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Over the past 40 years, Schleuning helped make Portland what it is today. He is known for his leadership on civic, education, science/technology, and healthcare projects in the Pacific Northwest and California. Schleuning has worked on many Oregon cultural institutions, such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Mt. St. Helens Visitors Center, the Portland South Waterfront, and the Oregon Zoo. He was an early advocate for the urban revitalization of Portland, co-founded the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, and was the first architect to lead the City Club of Portland. Schleuning also spearheaded SRG’s research on high-performance buildings. In 2014, AIA Northwest & Pacific Region also gave Jon Schleuning the Medal of Honor — its highest honor.
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Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

ACCESSIBILITY: The SRG offices are within 5-minute walking distance of a MAX train and Trimet bus stop. The building is accessible by ramps, elevators, and doorways provide necessary clearances for mobility devices. ADA-accessible bathrooms are available. AFO cares about accessibility – please let us know if you have any questions/concerns that would impact your participation.
COVID: AFO will follow all federal/state/local guidelines, which may fluctuate. We will not require masks. We ask that if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms or have had a sustained exposure to someone with COVID infection that you stay home. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Accessible Design through the Sensory Self
2022-09-01 17:30 - 19:00
Accessible Design through the Sensory Self with Jean Von Bargen Root, AIA of MWA Architects, Co-hosted by Emerick Construction and Sosyal Architecture and Community Development
This event is a garden party reveling in the opportunities and delights of our sensory selves. There will be a shared interactive component to heighten our awareness of our environment and take that experience into our designs.
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Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session
2022-09-08 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Thursday, September 8, 4-5pm, focusing on the Van Evera Bailey Fellowship. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity for career development and how to prepare your proposal for submission. The Fellowship is currently open for submission through October 17, 2022.

The discussion will include:

An overview of the VEB Award
Advice and inspiration from past VEB Fellows
Transparency on the selection process from members of the Selection Committee
Q&A with past Fellows and AFO Staff

Register Now!

Art & Cocktails with Motoi Yamamoto's Staying In Time
2022-09-08 17:00 - 19:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Art Installation and Cocktail Party
Celebrating PLACE’s 10+ Year Anniversary

PLACE invites you to a unique Japanese-inspired experience with food and music to celebrate artist-in-residence Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time installation.
Motoi Yamamoto and PLACE engaged Oregon-based Jacobsen Salt to explore life, love, death, and memories and how they relate to society especially as we reflect on the pandemic. Items full of memories, cherished by the deceased…what do we lose when we let go of such things? Can we separate the memories from the items and tuck them away in our hearts? Salt has always been deeply linked to people’s lives in the East and West and in Japan, it is an indispensable substance for customs such as funerals. Motoi started using salt because it represents purification and cleansing. This smooth and gentle crystal enveloped his heart in an embrace as it was wracked with feelings of loss.
Motoi’s work has appeared at the MoMA P.S.1 Museum of Modern Art in New York, The Hermitage State Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Hakone Open-Air Museum, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art Kanazawa, Setouchi Triennale and more wonderful communities worldwide.
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All proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and multiple scholarship opportunities.

ACCESSIBILITY: This event will be accessible by wheelchair or mobility device. AFO cares about accessibility – please let us know if you have any questions/concerns that would impact your participation.
COVID: AFO will follow all federal/state/local guidelines, which may fluctuate. We will not require masks. We ask that if you have any flu or cold-like symptoms or have had sustained exposure to someone with COVID infection you stay home. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

2022 Honored Citizen Dinner
2022-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Every fall, the Oregon architectural and building community comes together to celebrate the work and legacy of some of our most impactful contributors. This year, AFO is excited to celebrate Lillian Pitt who has helped shape our state through her work as an artist, mentor, and advocate. Lillian was born on the Warm Springs Reservation and is of Warm Springs, Wasco, and Yakima descent.
Lillian’s art has been at the heart of numerous building projects across the state and around the world. Many structures around the Pacific Northwest have been elevated by Lillian’s work. With the Confluence project, she designed the Welcome Gate for the Vancouver Land Bridge; her art also adorns Portland Tri-Met stations, the Native American Student Center at Portland State University, as well as sites in Sapporo, Japan.
Telling the story of her ancestors through her art – whether large-scale public art installations or smaller pieces of intricately designed jewelry – Lillian is an artist whose work is all around us. But her impact is not limited to the pieces she has produced. Lillian is a deeply committed mentor to numerous Indigenous artists from across the Pacific Northwest. By encouraging and cultivating the next generation of Native American artists, Lillian is ensuring that the Indigenous story of Oregon is remembered and honored.
Art is an essential part of our built environment. From public installations and sculptures to masks or jewelry, Lillian works at every level of scale. We are inspired by her ethic to consider how we might make an impact at every scale and medium we work with.
Register Now
View our sponsor packet or contact Susan Myers at susan@af-oregon.org for more information.

Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Dr. Renee Mitchell
2022-12-06 16:00 - 18:00
Workshop 3 of 3*
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
Please join us for our third and final trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning workshop of 2022. Facilitated by Dr. Renee Mitchell, an educator, writer, poet and expert on these topics, the workshops are intended to help prepare you and make you more comfortable working with youth from different backgrounds.
*This is the final workshop of a three part series to support ongoing learning. You will receive access to the recordings of the first two workshops upon registration. You do not need to have attended the first two workshops to participate. All are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE: All current 2022-2023 Architects in Schools participants have free access to this workshop. Please do not fill out this form if you are a current AFO volunteer or AiS teacher participant.
Register
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Architecture Scholarship Info Session
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00
Are you an architecture student attending University of Oregon or Portland State University? Are you thinking of applying for the $5,000 Hatfield Architectural Award or $5,000 William Hart Scholarship from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon?
Please join us for a free, virtual information session on Wednesday, February 1st at 12pm to learn more about applying for the scholarships. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about what makes a successful application!
The Hatfield and Hart awards are currently open for applications through February 24.
The event will be closed captioned.
REGISTER

Fellowship Celebration
2023-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Opsis Architecture, 975 SE Main St, Portland, OR, 97214
You’re invited to a special gathering to celebrate the recipients of our Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship. Hear from our four recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends.
Please join us at Opsis Architecture as we:

Meet 2023 VEB Fellows Jonathan Bolch, Kayin Talton Davis, and Cleo Davis
Meet 2023 Pat Sanchez Fellow, Diana Moosman
Hear from 2020 VEB Fellow Todd Lawson
Mingle with AFO members and guests
Savor tasty appetizers and drinks

AFO Fellowship Celebration
Monday, February 13
5:30-7pm
Opsis Architecture
920 NW 17th Ave, Portland, 97209
Register
AFO Members – Free
Not-Yet Members – $10
Learn more about AFO Fellowships.

Alice Street Film
2023-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
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Join AFO, Portland Street Art Alliance, NW Documentary and Clinton Street Theater for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Alice Street.
Alice Street explores a downtown Oakland site and four-story mural, situated at a unique intersection where Chinese and Afro-Diasporic communities face the imminent threat of displacement and gentrification. The film was recently featured opening night of the National Building Museum’s 2023 Architecture & Design Film Festival in Washington, D.C.
Stick around after the film for a panel discussion exploring the power of community engagement in urban design and public art for social change. The panel will feature:

Moderator: Andru Morgan, NW Documentary
Spencer Wilkinson, Film Director
Teressa Raiford, Don’t Shoot Portland
Alex Chiu, Muralist

This event is a part of the 2023 Alice Street National Impact tour, bringing Alice Street to over 30 film festivals across the globe.
Alice Street Film
Tuesday, February 28
7-9pm
Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton St, Portland
Register
$10 per ticket

Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp
2023-03-15 - 2023-04-30
SMALL CHANGES = BIG IMPACT, Designing for a Sustainable and Resilient Future
In July 2022, students from across Oregon and beyond participated in our virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp. During this camp, students explored ways to address climate change through sustainable architecture and design solutions.
We are excited to publicly release the camp content again for you this Spring Break, 2023! Camp material is free and recommended for youth ages 8-12.
All camp materials will remain available until April 30, 2023.
Get started today!

Special thank you to our sponsors

Trauma Workshop with Dr. Renee Mitchell
2023-04-17 16:00 - 18:00
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
Please join us for a trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning workshop. Facilitated by Dr. Renee Mitchell, an educator, writer, poet and expert on these topics, the workshops are intended to help prepare you and make you more comfortable working with youth from different backgrounds. All are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE: All current AFO volunteers and 2022-2023 Architects in Schools participants have free access to this workshop. Please contact candice@af-oregon.org if you are a current volunteer and have not received the Zoom link.
Register
Monday, April 17, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Cocktails & Trees Exhibit at PLACE
2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | PLACE, 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Blackstone Hill Tree, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 © Michael Kenna
Art Installation and Cocktail Party
Join us for an exclusive U.S. exhibition of Michael Kenna’s Trees and enjoy cocktails at PLACE.
For over fifty years, Michael Kenna has been looking at landscapes in unique and out of the ordinary ways. An innovator and true master in photography, Michael pioneered minimalist black and white images, often captured on multi-hour-long exposures. All done on film, his work could not be mistaken for anyone else’s. His mysterious photographs concentrate on the interaction between ephemeral atmospheric conditions of the natural landscape, human-made structures, and sculptural mass. Kenna is both a diurnal and nocturnal photographer, fascinated by times of day when light is at its most pliant.
His masterfully crafted prints are always sold out, his books are considered works of art, and his exhibitions are in numerous galleries and permanent museums’ collections throughout the world. The National Gallery, Washington, D.C.; The Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris; The Shanghai Art Museum; and The Victoria and Albert Museum, London – are always sought after when displaying Kenna’s talent. PLACE is honored to host the occasion with Michael’s long-term collaborator and special guest Mark Silva.
Cocktails and Trees at PLACE
Wednesday, May 3
5:00-7:00pm
PLACE, 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland
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Dine & Design proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships.
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Architects in Schools Exhibit - Downtown PDX
2023-05-04 17:30 - 19:30
You are invited to a First Thursday event celebrating the hard work of our 2022-23 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.

This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

We have three locations around Downtown Portland that will be exhibiting student work on May 4 from 5:30-7:30pm. All exhibits are kid friendly, free, and open to the public. No need to register in advance. Simply show up and join the celebration!

Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Downtown Portland
Thursday, May 4
5:30-7:30pm
A. DLR Group, 110 SW Yamhill St, Suite 105, Portland, 97204
B. Opsis Architecture, 920 NW 17th Ave, Portland, 97209
C. BRIC Architecture, 1233 NW Northrup St, Suite 100, Portland, 97209
