The Minneapolis Chapter of AIA Minnesota hosts several events throughout the year to bring members together for networking and recognition. They include lunch programs, the Minneapolis Preservation Awards, the Merit Awards, the annual Golf Outing, and more.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Doors Open Minneapolis is a weekend-long event that allows the public free, behind-the-scenes access to buildings in the City of Minneapolis that are architecturally, culturally, or socially significant.
Learn more about Doors Open Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Preservation Awards
The Minneapolis Preservation Awards recognize preservation projects, additions to historic structures, new construction in historic districts, advocacy, and leadership. Submissions for the 2024 program are closed.
Read the 2024 Minneapolis Preservation Awards press release.
Read the 2023 Minneapolis Preservation Awards press release.
Read the 2022 Minneapolis Preservation Awards press release.
View the 2021 Minneapolis Preservation Awards press release.
Learn more about the Minneapolis Preservation Awards.
Merit Awards
The Merit Awards recognize projects by AIA Minneapolis architects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, public interest design, and the variety of forces that shape a building.
Read the 2024 Merit Awards press release.
Read the 2022 Merit Awards press release.
View the 2021 Merit Awards press release.
View the 2020 Merit Awards press release.
Learn more about the Merit Awards.
AIA Minneapolis Golf Outing
Our annual golf outing occurs on July 29, 2024 and is held at Majestic Oaks Golf Club. It is a great day of golf followed by an enjoyable dinner and banquet with lots of prizes! The golf tournament raises money for the Minnesota Architectural Foundation. Event is limited to 288 golfers, taken on a first come basis.
Learn more about the AIA Minneapolis Golf Outing.
AIA Minneapolis Bowling Nite
The AIA Minneapolis Chapter Bowling Nite is typically held in March at Bryant Lake Bowl in South Minneapolis. Organized by AIA Minneapolis Chapter Strike Force. Watch for more details to come.
Student Scholarships
The chapter annually awards University of Minnesota, School of Architecture and Dunwoody College of Technology, School of Design students with a merit-based fellowship scholarships. This year’s scholarship was enhanced by a grant from AIA’s Component Matching Scholarship Grant program.
