Community Events
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"
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"
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.