Spring Is Upon Us
It’s a busy time at AIA Virginia and the components around the state. Everyone has been busy putting together great events and other opportunities for growth and participation.
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Art of Practice Registration Open
Join us in Charlottesville on June 23rd for the Art of Practice Conference. Our focus will include assessing your readiness for and planning for times of economic stress, as well as considering the range of factors “stressing” our members and maintaining resilience.
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Call for Entries: Design Awards
Entries to the 2023 Design Awards program are now being accepted. AIA Virginia’s Awards for Excellence in Architecture (also known as the Design Awards) recognize outstanding design, built and unbuilt, from the past seven years.
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Knowledge Community Grants
Started in 2022, AIA Virginia awards $2,000 a year to statewide knowledge communities to enhance reach and programming. The application deadline is April 28.
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Call for nominations: AIA Virginia Honors
Do you have a colleague who deserves recognition? Is there a firm with a great culture that consistently produces incredible work? Is there a building that has captured your heart? Consider nominating them for an award in AIA Virginia’s 2023 Honors Awards program.
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Welcome These New Members
We are always excited to welcome new members to Virginia. The following members recently joined AIA Virginia.
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ArchEx ’23: Call for Presentations
Last call for presenters and fresh voices to share their research and expertise at ArchEx ‘23 in person in Richmond on Nov. 1–3, 2023.
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AIAVA Prize Jury Announced
AIA Virginia is pleased to announce the jury for the 2023 AIA Virginia Prize. The competition — which took place over the weekend of Feb. 10-13 weekend —challenged students to design a house for two artists that will include their workshop and a public program in the form of an exhibition space and an educational space.
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2023 Fellows Fete
The Fellows got together in person again last month to celebrate the newly elevated members from Virginia Rob Reis, FAIA, and Ken Martin, FAIA.
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Advocacy Summit
Are you interested in actively participating in legislative, regulatory, or other advocacy activities? If so, please plan to attend the AIA Virginia Advocacy Summit on Friday 5 May in Richmond.
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Inform’s New “Member Voices” Feature Wants You!
Inform welcomes thought leadership from its members across the Commonwealth under the banner of “Member Voices.” Send us ideas, case studies, research, and best practices you want to share with others. Email Bill Richards by the deadlines below to get started:
Here are some topics to get you going:
Landscapes of remembrance: By April 24
Decarbonization: By May 22

Newly Licensed
Congratulations to the following members for passing their exams and gaining licensure.
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AEC Spring Conference in 2 Weeks
Speakers, presentations, and roundtables will address important issues such as leadership, business development, legislative advocacy, risk management, recruitment and retention, and the economic forecast for the industry.
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Are You Ready to Get Licensed?
Just a few licenses remain. AIA Virginia associate members can get a 60-day subscription to the Amber Book for only $50.
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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Check out the statewide events calendar here>>

Reach out to AIA Virginia
AIA Virginia is updating our phone system. To contact us, please call (804) 644-3041 and leave a message, email info@aiava.org, or reach out to a specific staff member using the mobile numbers in their email signatures.