A Conversation with Richard Brown

A Conversation with Richard Brown Friday, September 10th 2021 5:30 – 7:30 pm Oak Grove, Oregon Join us for an intimate garden party and house tour with Richard Brown. This Northwest Style home was originally designed renowned Portland architect Pietro Belluschi in 1949. The house sits adjacent to a stream in a lovely 2-acre garden. … Continue reading "A Conversation with Richard Brown"

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session

  Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Wednesday, October 13, 12-1pm, 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 November 1, 2021.   The discussion will … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"

Community Connection SLAM 2.0

  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 … Continue reading "Community Connection SLAM 2.0"

Trauma Informed Practices & Social/Emotional Learning Workshop with Renee Mitchell

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 … Continue reading "Trauma Informed Practices & Social/Emotional Learning Workshop with Renee Mitchell"

$20

Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp 2022

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 … Continue reading "Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp 2022"

Scholarship Info Session

  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 … Continue reading "Scholarship Info Session"

PAE Living Building Tour

PAE Living Building 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, 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 … Continue reading "PAE Living Building Tour"

Scholars Reception

Hacker Architects 555 SE MLK Jr Blvd #501, Portland, OR, 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 … Continue reading "Scholars Reception"

AFO/AIA Happy Hour in Eugene

Claim 52 1203 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 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 … Continue reading "AFO/AIA Happy Hour in Eugene"

REFRESH @ The Reser

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 … Continue reading "REFRESH @ The Reser"

Architects in Schools Summer Camp

  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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Summer Camp"

Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven

rose haven day shelter and community center 1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, 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 … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven"

A Walking Tour of Ladd’s Addition

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 … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Ladd’s Addition"

Roof Terrace Dinner at the Knight Cancer Institute

Knight Cancer Institute 2720 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR, 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 & … Continue reading "Roof Terrace Dinner at the Knight Cancer Institute"

Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum Tour

Corvallis Museum 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 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 … Continue reading "Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum Tour"

Lessons From the Past & Designing for the Future

SRG Partnership 621 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR

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 … Continue reading "Lessons From the Past & Designing for the Future"

Accessible Design through the Sensory Self

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 … Continue reading "Accessible Design through the Sensory Self"

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session

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: … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"

Art & Cocktails with Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time

PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 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 … Continue reading "Art & Cocktails with Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time"

2022 Honored Citizen Dinner

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

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 … Continue reading "2022 Honored Citizen Dinner"

Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Dr. Renee Mitchell

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 … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Dr. Renee Mitchell"

Architecture Scholarship Info Session

  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 … Continue reading "Architecture Scholarship Info Session"

Fellowship Celebration

Opsis Architecture 920 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR

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 … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"

Alice Street Film

Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States

 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 … Continue reading "Alice Street Film"

$10

Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp

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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp"

Trauma Workshop with Dr. Renee Mitchell

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 … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop with Dr. Renee Mitchell"

Cocktails & Trees Exhibit at PLACE

PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, 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, … Continue reading "Cocktails & Trees Exhibit at PLACE"

Architects in Schools Exhibit – SERA Architects

SERA Architects 600 SW 10th Ave, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon

You are invited to an 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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – SERA Architects"

2023 Scholars Reception

PSU Native American Student & Community Center 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, Oregon

PSU Native American Student & Community Center You're invited to a special gathering to celebrate our 2023 AFO scholarship recipients and the growth of our scholarship program! In the past couple of years, our scholarship program for Oregon architecture and art students has grown from one award to four awards: Hatfield Architectural Award, William Hart Scholarship, … Continue reading "2023 Scholars Reception"

Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI

OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon

You are invited to an 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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – OMSI"

Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC SE Library

PCC SE Campus Library 2305 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, Oregon

You are invited to an 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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Exhibit – PCC SE Library"

STEAM into Summer

Abundant Life PDX Church 3935 N Lombard St, Portland, Oregon

STEAM into Summer Hosted by NE STEAM Coalition Serving: All ages Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free  

Engineering Careers in Energy Efficiency

PAE Living Building 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, United States

Engineering Careers in Energy Efficiency Hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon Serving: People at all stages of their careers – from students and emerging leaders to seasoned professional engineers Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Green Sector Program Type: Event Cost: Free Register

Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon

The Water Tower 5331 S Macadam Ave, Portland, Oregon

Hosted by Scott Edwards Architecture  Be one of the first to experience the stunning new design of The Water Tower in John’s Landing. Long a fixture in this community, with a rich history involving some of Portland’s key visionaries, this building has been through many iterations. Originally built in 1903 as a furniture warehouse for the … Continue reading "Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon"

ELSO – Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Sacramento Elementary 11400 NE Sacramento St, Portland, Oregon

Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day! Hosted by ELSO Serving: Girls and Femme-Identifying Youth (ages 7-15) Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering Program Type: After-School Program Cost: Free Register

ELSO – Vital Voices Event

Vital Voices - Youth Design Program Spring 2023 Cohort Hosted by ELSO Serving: All students and professionals Service Area: All (virtual event) Topic: Architecture, Design Program Type: Event Cost: Free Join on Zoom  

ELSO – Wayfinders Summer Camp

Prescott Elementary 10410 Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon

Wayfinders Summer Camp Hosted by ELSO Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian K-8th grade students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Architecture, Design Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Sliding scale: $150-390 Register by June 5  

Saturday Academy – K-2 LEGO Builder Sparks!

University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon

K-2 LEGO BUILDER SPARKS! Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Students grades 0-2 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Art Program Type: Summer camp Cost: $295 Register  

Portland State University – ARCH HIGH

PSU School of Architecture Shattuck Hall 235, 1914 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Arch High - High School Summer Immersion Program Hosted by Portland State University School of Architecture Serving: Students ages 14-20 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Free Register by May 31 Questions? Contact Andrew Santa Lucia, asanta@pdx.edu

Dine & Design: Lavish Rooftop Feast

Hosted by Norm Faris, VALAR Consulting Engineers Enjoy authentic and delicious Syrian fair with homemade mezza and dinner while sipping on Arak and other refreshments at VALAR's suburban shop/office. Take in views of the west in this unique and innovative space constructed with recycled/re-used primary structural elements and shipping containers. Embrace the roof top garden, … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Lavish Rooftop Feast"

Portland State University – Architecture in Summer

PSU School of Architecture Shattuck Hall 235, 1914 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Architecture in Summer - Summer immersion program Hosted by Portland State University School of Architecture Serving: Students 18 years or older with a high school degree Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Summer camp Cost: $1,950 Register by June 1

Architects in Schools Summer Camp

Join us July 24-28, 2023, for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! The virtual camp is free and designed for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PT on July 14 to participate. CAMP THEME: This year’s camp theme is Design is Monumental: Celebrating the Untold Stories of our Everyday Heroes. Monuments have not historically been … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Summer Camp"

NOMA PDX – Project Pipeline Architecture Camp

Parkrose High School 12003 NE Shaver Street, Portland, Oregon

Spanish flyer Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Serving: Students entering grades 6th-8th, ages 11-14 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Free Register by July 1  

Saturday Academy – What’s Your Perspective?

University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon

WHAT'S YOUR PERSPECTIVE? Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Students grades 9th-12th Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Art Program Type: Summer camp Cost: $325 Register  

REFRESH @ The Portland Building

Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly completed Portland Building.  Beer, wine, and light appetizers REFRESH is an annual mixer and jovial networking opportunity for design and building professionals, especially younger individuals working to advance their career prospects, to enhance connections across the industry. Held at a different and architecturally exciting location each … Continue reading "REFRESH @ The Portland Building"

Saturday Academy – Dreams to Designs

University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon

Dreams to Designs Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Students grades 9th-12th Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Art Program Type: Summer camp Cost: $325 Register  

University of Oregon – Student Academy to Inspire Learning

University of Oregon 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, Oregon

Student Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL) Hosted by University of Oregon Serving: Rising high school freshman through rising seniors Service Area: Eugene Topic: Architecture, Art, Design Program Type: Summer camp Cost: Free Register

NOMA PDX – Career Transitions Workshop Series: Design Portfolio Tips!

Bassetti Architects 721 NW 9th Ave #350, Portland, OR

Career Transitions Workshop Series: Design Portfolio Tips! Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Serving: College students and NOMA members Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free Register  

NOMA PDX – Career Transitions Workshop Series: Online Presence

Career Transitions Workshop Series: Online Presence Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Serving: College students and NOMA members Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free Register  

NOMA PDX – Career Transitions Workshop Series: Interview Tips

DLR Group 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, OR

Career Transitions Workshop Series: Interview Tips Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Serving: College students and NOMA members Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free Register  

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session

Image courtesy of 2018 Van Evera Bailey Fellow, Rick Potestio AIA Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Monday, September 18, 12-1pm, 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 … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"

Dine & Design: Enjoy Pro-Skaters, Share & Sip!

N M Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St., Portland, Oregon

Hosted by N M Bodecker Foundation + PLACE Channel your inner skateboarder and join us for a memorable event at the stunning home of the Bodecker Foundation designed by Skylab. Co-founded by Sandy Bodecker who was Nike’s legendary VP of Special Projects, Bodecker Foundation partners with professional artists, writers, musicians, and educators to design and lead … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Enjoy Pro-Skaters, Share & Sip!"

Saturday Academy – STEAMscapes Creations

University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon

STEAMSCAPES CREATIONS Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Students grades 6th-8th Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering Program Type: After-school program Cost: $325 (financial aid is available) Register  

2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr.

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR

Celebrating Hermann Colas, Jr. Hermann Colas, Jr. is a proud Haitian, American, and Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, became a distinguished scholar, civic and business leader dedicating his life’s work to strengthening communities. Hermann’s story began in 1948 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, where he learned how to lead as the eldest son of eight … Continue reading "2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr."

AFSF – Saturday Design Studio

Saturday Design Studio Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) Serving: High School Students Service Area: USA (virtual program) Topic: Architecture Program Type: Virtual Workshops Cost: $500 Register  

Tappin Roots Internship Deadline

Tappin Roots Internship Organized by ELSO, Blueprint Foundation, and Friends of Tryon Creek Serving: Black identified high school students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Environmental, Nature-based Program Type: Internship Cost: Free - earn up to $4,000 total stipend Register  

PWA – Holst Architecture Career Day

Holst Architecture 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 310, Portland, Oregon

Holst Architecture Career Day Hosted by Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) Serving: High School Students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program Type: Career Day Cost: Free Register  

ELSO – Harvest Party

Prescott Elementary 10410 Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon

Harvest Party Hosted by ELSO Serving: Families Service Area: Portland Topic: Community, Crafts, Science Program Type: Event Cost: Free Register  

Girls Build – Wire a Light Class

NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center 16021 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, Oregon

Wire a Light Class Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Electrical Engineering Program Type: Workshop Cost: $65 - Scholarships available Register  

Application Deadline: ACE Mentor Program

ACE Mentor Program Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free Apply by November 13  

Girl Scout STEM Day

Salem Convention Center 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, Oregon

GIrl Scout STEM Day Hosted by Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington Serving: Girl Scout members, family, and friends Service Area: Oregon & SW Washington Topic: STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Program Type: Event Cost: $10/youth, $10/adult Register  

Girls Build Warehouse – Portland 3-Day Fall Bonus Camp

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland 3-Day Fall Bonus Camp Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: 3-Day Camp Cost: $225 - Scholarships available Register  

Oregon MESA – College Exploration Day

PSU Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science 1930 SW 4th Ave, Portland, Oregon

College Exploration Day Hosted by Oregon MESA Serving: All Oregon MESA community members Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering Program Type: Day Event Cost: Free Register

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)

The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"

Member Event: Holiday Celebration

Hyphn 390 NW 13th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Celebrate the season with us at our Holiday Celebration! Join us at Hyphn, for an unforgettable evening filled with warmth, laughter, and festive cheer as we come together to reflect on a year of impactful contributions and shared accomplishments. Take a moment to reflect on the impact AFO has made throughout the year. Hear inspiring stories, … Continue reading "Member Event: Holiday Celebration"

Girls Build Warehouse – Portland 2-Day Winter Workshop

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland 2-Day Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: 2-Day Camp Cost: $150 - Scholarships available Register  

Girls Build Warehouse – Portland 2-Day Winter Workshop

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland 2-Day Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: 2-Day Camp Cost: $150 - Scholarships available Register  

Girls Build Warehouse – Portland Winter Workshop

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Half-Day Camp Cost: $75 - Scholarships available Register  

Girls Build Warehouse – Portland Winter Workshop

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build Warehouse - Portland Winter Workshop Hosted by Girls Build Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Half-Day Camp Cost: $75 - Scholarships available Register  

Scholarship Workshop (virtual)

AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. We currently award four scholarships for students studying design and building professions in Oregon. Learn more about AFO Scholarships. Attend one or both workshops to learn more about the following scholarships … Continue reading "Scholarship Workshop (virtual)"

Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center

Library Operations Center 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, Oregon

Image credit: Hennebery Eddy Architects Start your day with AFO! Join us at our first event of 2024 by exploring the new Multnomah County Library Operations Center. The Operations Center is the heart of the library, where every item placed on hold is sorted in addition to being the first stop for new books and … Continue reading "Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center"

Oregon MESA – Career Conversations: Black Futures

Genentech 825 NE Multnomah St #1300, Portland, Oregon

Career Conversations: Black Futures Hosted by Oregon MESA, SPARK at MCECS, and The Script. Sponsored by Genentech Kick off Black History Month on February 1st with Oregon MESA's Career Conversations: Black Futures event! Join us in person at Genentech to hear a panel of three amazing Black professionals in STEAM, who will share their perspectives on the impact of mentorship and representation on the course of a … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Career Conversations: Black Futures"

Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop

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 … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop"

ELSO – Studio Justice Winter Cohort 2024

2024 Studio Justice Winter Cohort Hosted by ELSO When: 2/13/24-4/9/24, every Tuesday, 4-6pm Where: Virtual on Zoom Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian youth, ages 14-20 Topic: Design, Planning, Social Justice Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free - participants will receive $250 upon completion Register by January 22  

Scholarship Workshop (Portland)

Carleton Hart Architecture 630 SW 5th Ave #400, Portland, Oregon

AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. We currently award four scholarships for students studying design and building professions in Oregon. Learn more about AFO Scholarships. Attend one or both workshops to learn more about the following scholarships … Continue reading "Scholarship Workshop (Portland)"

Oregon MESA – Demo Day Salem

Willamette University 900 State St, Salem, Oregon

Demo Day - Salem Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Conservation , student teams have been working with a client in their … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Salem"

Oregon MESA – Demo Day Portland

The Redd on Salmon 831 SE Salmon St, Portland, Oregon

          Demo Day - Portland Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they have been working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to this year's theme, 'Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Conservation,' student teams have been working with … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Portland"

Oregon MESA – Demo Day Klamath Falls

Oregon Tech 3201 Campus Dr, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Demo Day - Klamath Falls Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is our community showcase where MESA students present the invention projects they are working on and get valuable feedback from the community. According to our yearly theme Climate Action: Designing for Environmental Justice, our middle and high school student teams have been working with … Continue reading "Oregon MESA – Demo Day Klamath Falls"

Fellowship Celebration

DLR Group 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, OR

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 recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends. Join us at DLR Group as we meet 2024 VEB … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"

Saturday Academy – ASE Internship Application Deadline

Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program Hosted by Saturday Academy Serving: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program Type: 8-week full-time summer internship Learning Stipend: $650-$1,100 Apply by March 8

STEAM into Summer

Abundant Life PDX Church 3935 N Lombard St, Portland, Oregon

STEAM into Summer Hosted by NE STEAM Coalition When: Saturday, March 16, 12-4pm Where: 3935 N Lombard St, Portland Serving: All ages Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Architecture Program Type: Event Cost: Free

Scappoose Library Family STEM Day

Scappoose Public Library 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose, Oregon

Family STEM Day Hosted by Scappoose Public Library When: Saturday, March 16, 2-4pm Where: Scappoose Public Library Serving: Youth and families Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Program Type: Event Cost: Free! Registration not required - simply show up!

NOMA PDX – Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Info Session

Spanish flyer Chinese flyer Vietnamese flyer Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) Zoom Info Session, March 20, 6-7pm Camp Details: When: June 20-22, Thursday-Sunday, 9am-3pm Where: PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, Portland Serving: Students entering grades 6th-8th, ages 11-14 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture Program … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Info Session"

ELSO – Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Matt Dischman Community Center 77 NE Knott St, Portland, Oregon

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day 2024 Hosted by ELSO When: Thursday, March 21st, 5-8pm Where: Matt Dishman Community Center Serving: Girls, 1st-8th grade Topic: Engineering Program Type: After-school event Cost: Free Register

Girls Build Spring Break Camp

Girls Build Warehouse 2303 N Randolph St, Portland, Oregon

Girls Build 2024 Spring Break Camp Hosted by Girls Build When: March 25-29, 8:30am-4:30pm Where: Girls Build Warehouse, Portland Serving: Ages 8-15 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Construction, Design Program Type: Camp Cost: $0-400 - Scholarships available Register  

ELSO – Wayfinders Spring Break Camp

Prescott Elementary 10410 Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon

Wayfinders Spring Break Camp 2024 Hosted by ELSO When: March 26-29, 9am-4pm Where: Prescott Elementary School Serving: K-8th grade Topic: Design Program Type: Spring Break Camp Cost: Sliding scale based on income: $150-$390 Register

Camp Confluence Spring Break 2024

Confluence Headquarters 1109 E 5th St, Vancouver, Washington

  Camp Confluence Hosted by Confluence Project When: April 1-5, 10am-4pm Where: Confluence Headquarters, Vancouver Serving: Youth grades 4-8 Topic: Indigenous studies, natural environment Program Type: Spring Break Camp Cost: Free Register

ELSO – Studio Justice Spring Cohort 2024 Registration Deadline

2024 Studio Justice Spring Cohort Hosted by ELSO When: 4/17/24-6/5/24, every Wednesday, 5-7pm Where: Virtual on Zoom Serving: Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Asian youth, ages 14-20 Topic: Design, Planning, Social Justice Program Type: After-school program Cost: Free - participants will receive $250 upon completion Register by April 8

Trauma Workshop (2 of 3) with Renee Mitchell

Workshop 2 of 3* Thursday, April 18, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom 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 … Continue reading "Trauma Workshop (2 of 3) with Renee Mitchell"