AIA Central Valley, a local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, serves as the voice of the profession in our 17-county region. As well as being the leading community resource on architecture in our region, our programs, events, and leadership aim to inspire and support architectural excellence, advocacy, equity, and sustainability for our members and the public.
Our Design Awards Program is held every two years in conjunction with our Emerging Professionals Design Competition. The Emerging Professionals Design Competition launches in April 2025, with Design Awards opening in May 2025.
Our Architectura Obscura Photography Competition and Architecture Coloring Book are annual programs that typically launch in July or August.
All of these programs celebrate design excellence and the value of architects and architectural design to society. They also recognize the talent and skills of architects in our Central Valley region.
2024 AIACV Coloring Book III
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
2024 KEY DATES
Registration Opens: July 23, 2024
Submission Deadline: August 20, 2024
We’re excited to announce the return of the Architecture-themed Coloring Book, hosted by the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, for the second consecutive year! This is your opportunity to contribute and have your drawing featured in AIA Central Valley’s EDI Committee Architecture Coloring Book. The book will be distributed to K-12 students, promoting diversity, inclusivity, and inspiring them to consider a career in architecture.
MEMBER FIRM SUBMISSIONS:
Sponsor this initiative! Firm entries will be considered a "sponsor" of this initiative. Firm logos will be on the final (digital and printed) copies of the Coloring Book.
$125 min. per entry (1 entry per firm)
INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSIONS:
$25 per entry
REQUIREMENTS/FORMAT:
- Drawings of buildings located within the Central Valley are highly preferred.
- Include maximum 50-word count biography about the artist or firm, and a fun fact about the building.
- Submission to be minimum 300dpi file (.png, .jpg, .tiff.)
- Layout size is unrestricted but content will be reduced to fit letter-size page of 8.5 x 11.
Questions? Please contact info@aiacv.org
Thank you for participating!
We are excited to announce the 14th annual Architectura Obscura annual open photography competition! The 2024 event is sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Central Valley Chapter (AIACV), Comstock’s Magazine, and Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture.
The purpose of the competition is to highlight the value and impact of architecture, both globally and within the Sacramento region, through the submission of high-quality printed and digital images. Through photography, this competition raises public awareness of the built environment and celebrates design.
DEADLINES
Submission Deadline: August 26, 2024
FEES
$20 for single entry
$50 for up to 5 entries
FREE STUDENT ENTRY
*The registration fee will not be refunded for submissions that are disqualified, late, or incomplete.
ELIGIBILITY
There are two (2) distinct entry categories to allow for a broad range of photographic interests:
Gallery (Hard Print) Submissions:
In alignment with our original concept, this constitutes submission of physical prints along with digital copies for publication. Please provide us with an electronic version to submit for Comstock's Magazine!
Digital Student Submissions:
A Digital Student Competition with free entry--welcoming students to participate by uploading a digital image with the opportunity to win prizes and get their photograph published in Comstock's Magazine.