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2026 Design Events
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Email or Slack us if you have an event to share!
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DateTime (PST)LocationEvent nameDescriptionLinkFormation person(s) going?
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SpringPortland MetroApplication Deadline: HOLLA ScholarsFounded in 2013, HOLLA is a mentorship movement that connects with families, teachers, and nonprofits to change the narrative for Black and Brown youth through culturally specific relationships. HOLLA Scholars is a unique opportunity for college-aged folks to invest in their community and make a difference. Scholars are matched with a local student in East Portland and get paid for the time they spend with their mentee. Mentorship Period: August-Junehttps://architecturefoundation.box.com/s/7vepi6kp0k4oxed25krujgcjz04ykamu
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6/28/20262:00-4:00 PMMt. Tabor ParkPortland in Color: Drawing in the ParkCome draw/paint/create in the park! Bring your own materials (some will also be available on site such as oil pastels and paper). Some tables will be available for use but feel free to bring a blanket as needed.
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6/16/20265:30-6:15 PMVirtualCelebrate Formation! Virtual Wrap-Up EventJoin us for a short and sweet virtual wrap-up event to send off our graduates and cheer on all of our Formation program participants as we enter into Summer. See you then!Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89027512575?pwd=ULEm8cpWavDKB0mpwjBXxPPkEnAsYZ.1		InFormation Team
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6/12/20266:30-9:30 PMInternational Magazine CentreEvening Social: Magazines are here for good!Join us for an evening of magazine goodness – three interviews between people passionate about independent publishing, all doing amazing things in the space.https://internationalmagazinecentre.com/magazines-are-here-for-good-12-13-june/
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6/11/20265:30-7:30 PMEugene, ORHousing Affordability & Choice in EugeneTour with Cultivate Architecture, then socialize, dine, and share with the City of Eugene. Space is limited: RSVP to julie@fischerpublicinvolvement.com to receive location detailshttps://drive.google.com/file/d/19n3CT0F-uNK6uYwWTqwVBRQZzfY9_IMa/view?usp=sharing
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6/4/20265:00-8:00 PMVolumes Design LibraryFRESH PSUGD BFA ExhibitionCome see the work of 60 graduating PSUGD seniors.
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6/4/20265:00-7:00 PMUO Portland CampusUO Product Design Open HouseCome see the work of UO PD and SPD students.https://www.instagram.com/uo.productdesign/
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6/2/202612:00-1:00pmVirtualDesign Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) is a community committee that meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.https://www.af-oregon.org/design-advocacy-outreach-group/Candice & Kim
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5/31/2026Mostly virtual with in person internship and eventsApplication Deadline: Energy Trust of Oregon Studio 2050Launching in Fall 2026, Studio 2050 will bring together students studying engineering, architecture, real estate development, and construction management who are passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability.

Participants will:
- Complete a paid internship ($8,000) in their field related to high performance buildings
- Receive a $4,000 stipend for cohort participation
- Connect with industry professionals and mentors
- Participate in technical and professional development training
- Build a network of peers across related disciplines

If students have questions about the opportunity or application, they are welcome to email me: mguevara@emeraldcities.org or use my booking link.		https://www.energytrust.org/studio-2050
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5/29/20265-7pmThesis: 1417 NW Everett St, Ste 300, Portland, OR 97209, USPDX COMMA MXR
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psugd-comma-mxr-tickets-1989172793372
Stephen, DJ
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5/28/20265:30-8pmDLR Group, 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, PortlandCreative Spark: An Architects in Schools Celebration & Design CompetitionJoin us for a lively evening to celebrate our flagship Architects in Schools program and spark creativity among intergenerational designers!

Enjoy elevated hors d’oeuvres, signature beverages, and community as you browse some of this year’s Architects in Schools classroom projects on display at DLR Group. To showcase the elements of design that Architects in Schools students experience, a design competition will take place in real time for guests to peruse and judge.		https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/b94ab46f-d10a-4ba3-b331-fda6490dc38a/events/vevt:d54455f9-e544-4fbb-acd4-f9e33336380d/home/storyKim, Candice
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5/28/20265:30-8 PMJK Gill
408 SW Oak St		Pacific NW Dreams Single-stair Competition AwardsFor over 50 years, the Pacific Northwest has underbuilt housing for its growing population. Oregon and Washington recently reformed their building codes to allow single-stair egress in taller buildings — unlocking a mid-rise multifamily typology common in Europe for over a century. This competition asked architecture students to show what's possible.https://pnwdreams.org/awards
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5/21/20266:00 PMJK Gill Building
408 SW Fifth Ave

Architecture [Research] Night:
PNW Modernism with Docomomo		Docomomo, Oregon, the local chapter of the internationalorganization devoted to preserving modern architecture, landscapes, and design, present an evening of brief, engaging presentations exploring Pacific Northwest places, buildings, and landscapes.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/architecture-research-night-pnw-modernism-with-docomomo-tickets-1989033970148?aff=oddtdtcreator
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5/21/20265-7pmDowntown, TBDWomen and Allies
Connect, celebrate, and build together across Oregon's technology community.		Founders and Groundbreakers: Real Talk with Founders Who Bet on Themselveshttps://web.cvent.com/hub/events/b2425430-38c2-4e9e-a0ad-462ebf88b5cb/landing
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5/13/20263:30 – 5:30 pm Scott Edwards Architecture
2525 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214		Workshop: How To | Using Post-Occupancy Evaluation for Positive Change with Scott Edwards Architecture (PDX)How do we know if a building is truly performing as intended? Design assumptions are tested the moment the doors open, but the real story of a project unfolds during its occupancy. Join Scott Edwards Architecture (SEA) and CoDesign Collaborative on Wednesday, May 13, for an interactive “how-to” workshop focused on the power of Post-Occupancy Evaluations (POEs).https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/workshop-post-occupancy-evals-sea-pdx/
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5/8/20265:30-8pmEco Trust Building, Billy J. Frank Conference RoomYou’re Not Alone: Using Mentorship to Pivot, Progress, and Land Your Next Job​Looking for your next job or to change careers? You don’t have to do it alone. https://luma.com/tqehp2cr
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5/7/20265:00 PMPortland Art MuseumPortland Art Museum Free First ThursdayMeet in the lobby at 5:30https://portlandartmuseum.org/tickets/Mia, Tejara
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5/2/20265-8 pmWieden+Kennedy: 224 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209		Portland State Graphic Design: Be Honest
Be Honest is the annual PSUGD student portfolio showcase! Every spring since 2010, freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and soon-to-be graduating seniors come together to show off their work to professionals and the community.		https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portland-state-graphic-design-presents-be-honest-2026-tickets-1983581825637?aff=ebdssbdestsearchStephen, DJ
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4/30/20265-7 pm120 SE Clay St Suite 102, Portland, OR 97214Marks Folio NightFolio Nights is designed for emerging creative talent looking to connect with agency teams through 1:1 portfolio reviews across Environmental Design, Graphic, Design, Technical Design, 3D Design, and Environmental Design, plus engaging talks and casual conversations with industry pros.

If portfolio reviews aren't your focus (much like me), there will also be a happy hour running throughout the evening—a great opportunity to network with teammates from Client Services, Project Management, and other areas of the agency. No portfolio required.		https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4dpv4EuN8ifwoysjI7PVtiVryKRDgWWndZ4aBV07dmFGE4Q/viewform
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4/16/20265:30-7:30pmDesign Portland @ J.K. Gill Building, 408 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204Building Pathways: Scholarship & Mentorship ShowcaseJoin AFO on April 16 at Building Pathways. This is our annual opportunity to introduce this year’s Formation Mentees and AFO Scholars to our community of design and building professionals. It’s a chance to connect with new talent, showcase innovative student projects, and instill hope in the future of the industry. Formation participants get free admission.

Formation Mentees are encouraged to participate in our Student Showcase: Works in Progress - sign up to showcase by April 3!		Formation Mentee Showcase Sign-up & Registration: https://form.jotform.com/260485491291058

Formation Mentor Registration: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/aforegon/building-pathways-2026		Candice, Kim, Mia, Tejara
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4/15/20265:30-7:30pmWieden+Kennedy: 224 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209		YLW Portland GFU Student Portfolio ShowcaseYLW (Yellow) Portland is a Student Portfolio Showcase featuring design portfolios from emerging creatives in the Graphic Design, Illustration, and Studio Art departments at George Fox University.

Every year, our students show their portfolios to design industry in downtown Portland, honing their presentation skills and showcasing their design work.		https://www.gfuart.design/Mentor Marvin Eans is the point person for George Fox
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4/10/20266-8 pm426 SW Harvey Milk StPSUGD Kemeny Lecture Series presents: April Greiman!April Greiman is a ​thinker, transmedia artist-designer whose projects, which address all areas and scale from communications to textiles, from architecture to new media, together with the use of advanced digital technology, have made a major impact to the art and design world.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psugd-kemeny-lecture-series-presents-april-greiman-tickets-1984004648311?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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4/8/20266-8 pmSteeplejack Brewing CompanyFriends of Figma: Trivia NightIf you want to meet other local designers, but hate aimless mingling at networking events (same, girl), this event is for you.

Between Icebreaker Bingo and a game of Design Trivia with randomly assigned teams, you’re all but guaranteed to talk to someone new!		https://friends.figma.com/events/details/figma-portland-presents-trivia-night-amp-happy-hour/
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4/2/2026 - 4/28/2026See scheduleVarious studios around Portland metroMomentum Spring WorkshopsMomentum Spring Workshops is an annual dance, fitness, and movement series highlighting phenomenal instructors of marginalized genders in the Portland Metro area. Our workshop series occurs during the Spring of every year and features over 50 classes taught by 40+ instructors at 15+ studios across the city.

All workshop proceeds go to Rose Haven, an extraordinary day shelter providing a safe space and resources for women, children, and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Portland. Join us as we groove for Rose Haven!		https://momentumdancecollab.org/springworkshops/Candice going to workshops at Portland Dance Exchange on 4/5, 4/19, & 4/26
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3/27/20268:00-11:00pmAlberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211On the Mic: A Lip Sync BattleEvery year, local dance non-profit, Momentum Dance Collaborative, hosts a fundraiser to raise money for our programs and operations - a lip sync battle! Our lip sync battle, On the Mic, brings together over 250 people from the local community for an exciting, supportive, and lively night full of spectacular performances. In addition, there's a raffle and live auction with wonderful prizes donated from various local businesses. Whether you are there to perform or just enjoy the show, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time. So grab your friends and get ready for a wonderful evening celebrating the dance community and Momentum!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-mic-tickets-1978751298400Candice
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3/13/2026 -
3/15/2026		See scheduleArt House Eugene
492 E. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR 97401		DisOrient Asian American Film Festival in EugeneDisOrient is the premiere Asian American independent film festival of Oregon, celebrating films with authentic Asian Pacific American voices, histories and stories. We highlight social justice themes that translate to universal human experiences. We promote representation, diversity and inclusion to broaden the narrative of who is American, and to strengthen and build community.https://disorientfilm.org/
https://disorient2026.eventive.org/schedule		Carly
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3/12/20265-7 PMUniversity of Oregon Portland
2811 Holman St
Portland, OR 97211		UO Product Design Open HouseWe’re showcasing the Winter Term projects from our M.S. Sports Product Design and Senior B.F.A. Product Design students, and we want you to be part of the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9Obg8kqsc/
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3/12/20265-6 PMMahlum Architects
1380 SE 9th AvePortland, Oregon		AIA Women in DesginWomen In Design Returns!

Anyone in the AEC community is welcome to join this amazing event.

This is the time and space to connect with potential like-minded women and queer folks in the AEC industry.		https://www.aiaoregon.org/events/women-in-design
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3/11/20266-8 PMDear SandyAIGA March dMobdMob is a FREE social event launched by AIGA Portland in 2003. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, it’s a great way to get out and connect with members of Portland’s energetic design community while exploring the city’s various neighborhoods. AIGA Portland wants to encourage discussion, business development, and foster a more dynamic design community in Portland. You’re bound to find inspiration, and opportunity with this friendly, laid-back group of design professionals!

When you arrive, you’ll get a sticker to wear. Venture forth, find another sticker-wearer and introduce yourself or offer to buy them a drink. It’s a great way to break the ice and meet new people.		https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-dmob-dear-sandy-tickets-1983701282937
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3/10/202612:00-1:00pmVirtualDesign Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) is a community committee that meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.https://www.af-oregon.org/design-advocacy-outreach-group/Candice
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3/10/2026Sitka Center, 56605 Sitka Drive
Otis, OR 97368		Application Deadline: Artist Residencies at SitkaSitka is now accepting applications for residents for our Fall 2026 (October-December) and Spring 2026 (January-May) seasons. The Sitka Center welcomes art and ecology informed applications from a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary practices. Residencies at Sitka are a gift of time and space. There is no obligation to create work or participate in any programs while here, though Sitka offers optional opportunities such as artist talks, citizen science projects with Coast Watch and connection with our local native arts community through our partnership with the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center.https://sitkacenter.org/residency-at-sitka/
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3/7/20265:30-7:00 PMCarleton Hart Architecture 630 SW 5th Ave #400, Portland, OR 97204NOMA PDX Talk: Studio Prepared You for Everything (Except Architecture)Jake Rudin from Out of Architecture will discuss opportunities and paths beyond traditional practice. Whether you're exploring new directions, leading teams, or reframing your professional value, you'll leave with clarity about what makes architectural thinking unique - and how to communicate your skills across industries. Because understanding your value is the first step to leveraging it, wherever your path leads.https://www.nomapdx.org/call-to-action
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3/5/20266:00 PM408 SW 5th AveArchitecture Night: Insights from 100 Places with UO Professor Howard DavisArchitecture book nighthttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/architecture-night-insights-from-100-places-with-uo-professor-howard-davis-tickets-1983697597915?aff=oddtdtcreator
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3/5/2026Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy #37, Portland, OR 97219Multnomah Arts Center Program Registration OpensApply for discount too!http://multnomahartscenter.org/programs/
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3/5/2026PAMFirst Thursday: Free Admit to Portland Art Museum934 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205https://portlandartmuseum.org/discounts/
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3/5/20264:30-7:00pmRae Loft, 2222 Northeast Oregon Street, Suite 207Portland, OR, 97232CSI Portland: Women in Design and Construction PanelJoin Portland CSI JEDI Committee in partnership with NAWIC 54 and DBIA NW for a Women in Construction Panel Discussion!

Women in Construction Week® taking place March 2nd-6th, 2026 is a nationwide initiative founded by the National Association of Women in Construction, offering events and programs to spotlight the contributions of women in the industry.

This year’s panel will discuss perceptions of femininity and how this plays a role in our every day interactions and ways we can balance our strengths and show imposter syndrome the door!

Be part of the conversation to discover ways to build up women in the AEC industry.		https://www.portlandcsi.org/events/women-in-design-and-construction-panel-march-chapter-meeting
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3/4/20266:00 PMWieden+Kennedy: 224 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209		PSUGD Kemeny Lectures Present: Bráulio Amado!Join us for a lecture with Bráulio Amado, a designer celebrated for his vibrant, expressive work that blends drawing, typography, and cultural reference into images that feel alive and immediate. The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Bráulio, Nishat Akhtar (Instrument), and Bijan Berahimi (FISK).https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psugd-kemeny-lectures-present-braulio-amado-tickets-1981810510586?aff=ebdsoporgprofilemaybe Stephen
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2/28/202612-5 PMFubonnAZN Zine FestCome celebrate Lunar New Year of the FIRE HORSE (epic) with your community, and let’s push the bounds on what it means to be an Asian creative in traditional and non-traditional ways!https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpFrsmkm2K/?img_index=1maybe Audrey
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2/28/20266:00 PMIndustry One FoundationBLACK ANIME Opening NightBLACK ANIME brings together artists whose practices trace back to a shared reference point: early Sunday mornings spent eating cereal and watching anime. The exhibition highlights artists whose work carries these early experiences forward, remixing them through geography, humor, culture, and memory to create expansive visual worlds unconstrained by realism or stereotype.
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