Michigan Architectural Foundation

Let's Hit the Road! MAF Michigan Architecture 2024 Summer Road Trip: Southeastern Michigan Looking to round out your summer travel plans or considering something close to home, or even a day trip or building tour? As part of MAF's Michigan architecture summer road trip series, this month we explore the southeastern corner of our state with some suggestions for unique Detroit area museums and tours that reinforce MAF’s mission of advancing awareness of how architecture enriches life. https://lnkd.in/gqVtJH_R #michiganarchitecture #summeroadtrip #michigantourism #michiganmuseums

Reminder: Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants: APPLY BY JUNE 30 MAF's Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants provide financial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor, and promote events, lectures, publications, and experiences that increase awareness of architecture. Grants are awarded each January and July. Apply by June 30 for consideration for the July awards. https://lnkd.in/gMPcTq_h #michiganarchitecture #communityarchitectureprogrammming #michiganprogramgrants #architectureevents #architecturelectures

Designing their Futures: MAF AWARDS $44,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS   Outstanding academic records; wide-ranging design impact; promising leadership and management skills; innovative portfolios; passion for the profession; and strong commitment to integrated practice and community involvement. These were among the comments MAF's Scholarship Jury noted when selecting its 2024 Scholarship winners. MAF recently awarded scholarships totaling $44,000 to twelve Michigan college and university architecture students. https://lnkd.in/gZyngGxA #architecturestudents #architecturescholarships #michiganarchitectureschools #architectureschool #michiganarchitecture Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, University of Michigan University of Detroit Mercy Kendall College of Art and Design Andrews University Lawrence Technological University AIA Michigan AIA Grand Rapids  

Just published! MAF's latest newsletter features announcements on our 2024 scholarship winners; Evans Graham Preservation Grant and Education Awareness Grant winners - and our first Architecture Road Trip of the season, to destinations in Northern Michigan. Read the newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4e5mVEb. Want to receive future newsletter editions and MAF news directly to your inbox? Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g5UKhtSy #michiganarchitecture #architecturescholarships #historicpresevation #architectureandeducation #STEAMeducation

Easing the Path to a More Diverse Profession: ANNOUNCING THE FELLOWS FUND FOR EQUITY GRANT MAF is pleased to announce the Fellows Fund for Equity (F2E), a new grant for newly licensed Black, Hispanic, Native American (and individuals from other underrepresented groups) architects actively practicing architecture. The grant is intended to help reduce their remaining student debt and/or as reimbursement for expenses associated with licensing exams while rewarding performance, creativity, and perseverance. In addition to monetary assistance, the one-time grant includes a year of mentorship with a Michigan-based member of the AIA College of Fellows, to create access to career and resume-enhancing opportunities. For additional details and to apply: https://lnkd.in/g7tWQWXG #minorityarchitects #licensedarchitects #michiganarchitects AIA Michigan AIA Detroit AIA Grand Rapids AIA Huron Valley AIA Southwest Michigan NOMA Detroit

AIA Grand Rapids and MAF are excited to announce “Brick by Brick – Foundation for the Future,” an event to support the AIA Grand Rapids student scholarship fund endowment. The event takes place May 16, 2024, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Cook Auditorium, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Register now - ticket sales end today, Wednesday, May 1 https://lnkd.in/gCwXXG9F #architecturestudentscholarships #architecturestudents #scholarshipfundraiser AIA Grand Rapids AIA Michigan

Sponsorships Still Available! JOIN MAF FOR ITS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 Multiple sponsorship opportunities are still available for MAF's 2024 Fore a Great Cause Golf Outing. This year's event takes place Monday, May 20 at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield. Available sponsorships include Captain's Sponsor, Tournament Sponsor, Beverage Sponsor, Bag Sponsor, Tee Box Networking Sponsor, and Friend of MAF. Contact Kelli Herman to secure your sponsorship: kherman@hed.design. MAF’s annual golf outing fundraiser is a key source of investment and support for the $37,000 a year granted in MAF architecture student scholarships. The event also supports MAF’s architecture-based educational and awareness programs, including K12 programs and Architecture Awareness Grants. To register or for sponsorship information: https://lnkd.in/e2r4GSB #golfouting #charitygolfouting #charityfundraiser #architecturaleducation #architecturestudentscholarships

Brick by Brick — Foundation for the Future Scholarship Fundraiser Event May 16   AIA Grand Rapids and the Michigan Architectural Foundation are excited to announce “Brick by Brick – Foundation for the Future,” an event to support the AIA Grand Rapids student scholarship fund endowment. The event takes place May 16, 2024 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Cook Auditorium, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.  For more information, and to purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/gCwXXG9F #architecturestudents #architecturestudentscholarships #scholarshipfundraiser #futurearchitects #architectureschool AIA Michigan #aiagrandrapids

DEADLINE IS TOMORROW, APRIL 1 APPLY FOR MAF'S EDUCATION AWARENESS GRANTS MAF’s Education Awareness Grant Program supports projects and programs that align with MAF’s mission of advancing awareness of how architecture enriches life. The grants are intended to benefit and engage K-12 students in Michigan under 18 years old, to promote their awareness and education as advocates of architecture and its benefit to society. Applicants must be a 501c3 organization. Apply by April 1, 2024.  https://lnkd.in/g5gdFdXc #educationalgrants #educationalprograms #architectureprograms #studentprograms #studentsandarchitecture #youngarchitects