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I want to be an ARCHITECT when I GROW UP!
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“I would like to thank AIA for sponsoring the dreamArchitecture contest. My son couldn’t be happier with his recognition and we are so proud of him. I believe it inspires and creates awareness among the young children about their environment. When my son came home after the award, he was so excited with his prize that he started doodling at home. He doesn’t spend as much time watching TV now. Best of luck to you and more power to your program!”
The above comment is from a parent whose son won an award at the dreamArchitecture awards ceremony. We received several other emails and letters from parents expressing their gratitude for the dreamArchitecuture program. Over 100 parents, teachers, students, ARCHITECTS and principals attended the awards ceremony held at SawWorks Studio May 6th.
Each year the awards ceremony exceeds our expectations. This is truly a night for the students to shine and show off their architectural talent. Many parents attending have no idea what to expect and are so impressed with the ceremony. Many are surprised at their children’s hidden gift. The winning students were awarded with art boxes, sketch pads, water colors, blik blocks and other art/architectural supplies to encourage their creativity and sketching at an early age. The students love being the center of attention for the evening. If only we all could still view the world through the eyes of a child and feel their excitement.
We had over 800 entries and 16 schools participated. Several schools contacted the AIA office to have an architect give a presentation to their students. This is a community outreach program with measureable SUCCESSFUL results! We would like to thank Alabama Power Foundation and Sponsored by Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc., the CNA Insurance Companies, and The AIA Trust, providers of the AIA Commended Program of Professional Liability Insurance support.
Architects design places and buildings where people, animals and plants can thrive. Architects do this by designing buildings and places using their skill and knowledge, and by working with nature to create environments that are healthy, happy and fun! Our lives are sustained by the animals and plants that share the world with us and that provide us with our sustenance. Farms are places where people, animals and plants co-exist to help us all live healthy lives. Healthy farms makes for healthy people, animals and plants!
You are the architect: what does your dream farm look like? A farmer has asked your help in designing a farm. What kind of farm does this farmer have? Which animals or plants are on this farm? What kind of buildings does this farm need? What does the farmer’s house look like and where do the animals live? Are any special buildings needed for the animals or plants? Where does the farmer keep all his farm equipment? How will you make this farm a fun and healthy place for people, animals and plants? What makes this farm a really special place?
Who can enter the contest? All children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through Grade 5 in the Greater Birmingham and surrounding areas.
What are the requirements? Create your “dream farm” with any mixed media (markers, paint, crayons, etc.) on 11” x 17” paper. Apply the official entry form to the back of your drawing and be sure to include your name, grade, school, teacher, and teacher’s phone number and signature.
Learn about last year's dreamArchitecture Awards
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