AFO Events
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 … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"
Street Art and the Urban Landscape
The Electric Blocks 1615 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OregonExplore the spectacular street art in the Central Eastside Industrial District! We're partnering with the Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) to bring you a unique view of urban landscapes. PSAA … Continue reading "Street Art and the Urban Landscape"
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 16, 12-1pm, focusing on the $50,000 … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"
Architects in Schools Virtual Lunch & Learn
Want to learn more about how you can volunteer as a design/building professional, architecture student, or engineering student in the Architects in Schools program? Look no further! Bring your lunch … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Virtual Lunch & Learn"
2024 Honored Citizen, Jon Schleuning
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORCelebrating Jon Schleuning Jon Schleuning has been instrumental for nearly 50 years in raising public awareness of architecture and its impact on environments. Jon, a proud native Oregonian, has exhibited great … Continue reading "2024 Honored Citizen, Jon Schleuning"
Formation Mentorship Program Launch Party
Wacom Experience Center 1455 NW Irving St, Portland, OregonJoin us at a launch party for Formation, the Design Mentorship Collaborative! It is often said that it's not what you know but who you know...so get ready for a fun evening of … Continue reading "Formation Mentorship Program Launch Party"
Increasing Housing while Preserving Heritage: A Workshop on Dynamic Density
Autodesk Portland 221 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OregonA presentation followed by a mock public design workshop about middle-scale housing in Portland’s classic neighborhoods. Hosted by City Club of Portland and AFO Rick Potestio, an Architecture Foundation of … Continue reading "Increasing Housing while Preserving Heritage: A Workshop on Dynamic Density"
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 … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"
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, … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop"
Virtual Scholarship Info Session
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 six scholarships … Continue reading "Virtual Scholarship Info Session"
Annual Impact Meeting
US Bancorp Tower, Rose Room 111 SW 5th Ave, Ste 2600, Portland, OregonJoin us for an open meeting to hear about AFO's impact, what we have in store for 2025, and share your input as we shape our future. In 2024, AFO … Continue reading "Annual Impact Meeting"
Fellowship Celebration
Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OregonPhoto credit: Susan Seubert You're invited to our annual celebration of our Van Evera Bailey and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellows while enjoying refreshments and the AFO community. Our 2024 VEB … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"
Portland Scholarship Workshop
Carleton Hart Architecture 630 SW 5th Ave #400, Portland, OregonAFO 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 six scholarships … Continue reading "Portland Scholarship Workshop"
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 … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"
About AFO Fellowships
Van Evera Bailey Fellowship
Since 2001, the Architecture Foundation of Oregon has been privileged to work with The Van Evera and Janet M. Bailey Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation in awarding the $50,000 annual Van Evera Bailey Fellowship to advance the professional development of design and building professionals and encourage greater contributions to their profession and community.
Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship
This fellowship is awarded to women who are mid-career and looking to expand upon their work and professional development. The up to $3,000 monetary award can be used to attend professional conferences, local college coursework, or specialty seminars focused on various aspects of the industry including design, firm management, building enclosure design, business development, leadership, etc.