Last week in San Diego, Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP of @MAplusArch was inducted into the AIA College of Fellows. This is an honor given to only 3% of the membership. Congratulations Gary! Well deserved! #FAIA #CollegeofFellows

DESIGNED TO BE SEEN: Social Media for Small Firm Success Is your firm's social media working as hard as you are? In today’s digital world, a strong online presence can help you showcase your work, build your brand, and connect with future clients. Join us for this Small Firm Roundtable as we dive into practical strategies for making social media a valuable extension of your business. Hear from Tamara Pratt, Director of Strategic Communications & Engagement, and Sydney Watkins, Digital Media Specialist at Guernsey, as they share real-world insights on: ✔️ What’s working (and what’s not) ✔️ How to effectively showcase your projects ✔️ Tips for creating engaging content ✔️ Turning online engagement into real opportunities Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your social media strategy to the next level, you'll leave with actionable ideas you can put to work immediately. 🎟️ Free for AIA Central Oklahoma members 🥤 Light refreshments provided Register today: aiacoc.org #aiacoc #SmallFirmSuccess #Marketing #SocialMediaStrategy #Architects

A BIG thank you to artists, Klint Schor, M.J. Alexander and Stan Carroll for speaking to AIA today at our June luncheon! We loved hearing about your work!

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with AIA Central Oklahoma’s Committee on the Environment! ☀️🌿 Join us for a casual evening at Native Plants Nursery on Monday, June 23 from 5:00–6:00 PM. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and good conversation with fellow members and friends while surrounded by some of Oklahoma’s best native plants. Come connect, unwind, and kick off summer with us, we’d love to see you there! aiacoc.org

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Celebrate the longest day of the year with AIA Central Oklahoma’s Committee on the Environment! ☀️🌿 Join us for the Summer Solstice Social on Tuesday, June 23 from 5:00–6:30 PM at Native Plants Nursery. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and great conversation with fellow members and friends in a relaxed outdoor setting surrounded by Oklahoma’s beautiful native plants. Come connect, unwind, and kick off summer with us. We’d love to see you there! More information at aiacoc.org

🎨 OUT IN THE OPEN: THE POWER OF PUBLIC ART How does public art shape the identity of a city? How do artists, architects, and communities collaborate to create meaningful public spaces? Join AIA Central Oklahoma on Thursday, June 4th for an inspiring luncheon conversation featuring Oklahoma artists Klint Schor, Stan Carroll, and M.J. Alexander as they share their creative process, experiences designing for public spaces, and the impact public art has on our communities and built environment. Through a series of short presentations, attendees will gain insight into the intersection of art, architecture, culture, and community connection. 📅 Thursday, June 4 ⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 Credit Union House- 631 E. Hill Street 🎟 AIA Central Oklahoma Members: Free 🎟 Nonmember Guests: $30 📌 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 🎟 Register at aiacoc.org Thank you to our June Luncheon Sponsors, Manhattan Construction and Salas O’Brien, for their support!

We heard a great program on circadian rhythm and lighting from Bios Lighting. #fascinating #lighting #healthcarearchitecture

It’s a sold out crowd for our first ever Healthcare Architecture Symposium! 👏🏻👏🏻

Last chance to register! Join us for the Healthcare Architecture Symposium! aiacoc.org for more information.

Just four spots remain for Thursday's Healthcare Architecture Symposium! Register today at aiacoc.org

🎨 OUT IN THE OPEN: THE POWER OF PUBLIC ART How does public art shape the identity of a city? How do artists, architects, and communities collaborate to create meaningful public spaces? Join AIA Central Oklahoma on Thursday, June 4th for an inspiring luncheon conversation featuring Oklahoma artists Klint Schor, Stan Carroll, and M.J. Alexander as they share their creative process, experiences designing for public spaces, and the impact public art has on our communities and built environment. 📍 Credit Union House 631 E. Hill Street 📅 Thursday, June 4 ⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 🎟 AIA Central Oklahoma Members: Free 🎟 Nonmember Guests: $30 📌 Registration at aiacoc.org Thank you to our June Luncheon Sponsors, Manhattan Construction and Salas O’Brien, for their support!

We're out of the office today for the AIA Golf Tournament. We're thankful for all our sponsors, players and volunteers! #aiagolf

Join DBIA OKC for Design-Build’s Newest Museum: A Sneak Peek Tour of the Oklahoma National Guard Museum—a behind-the-scenes experience you won’t want to miss! 📅 June 11, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 3301 NE Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City dbia-sw.org/blog/dbia-okc-de… Be among the first to walk through this state-of-the-art facility before it opens to the public. Hear directly from the design-build team, explore the space up close, and gain insight into the collaboration and innovation that brought this project to life. Whether you’re an owner, designer, or builder, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a real-world success story and connect with industry peers. 🎟️ Register now and don’t miss your chance to experience design-build in action! #DBIA #DesignBuild #OKCArchitecture #Construction #BehindTheScenes #MuseumDesign

🎉 Ready to put your A.R.E. knowledge to the test? 🎉 Join the AIA Central Oklahoma Emerging Architects Committee for a high-energy night of A.R.E. Trivia, where exam prep meets game-show fun! 🧠✨ Bring your competitive spirit, cheer on your peers, and sharpen your skills in a relaxed, interactive setting. 💥 The best part? One lucky winner will walk away with a FREE A.R.E. exam! 💥 📅 Tuesday, May 19 ⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM 📍 AIA Central Oklahoma Office 2220 N. Classen Blvd., Suite A 🍕 Pizza, drinks, and plenty of fun provided! 💲 Members: FREE 💲 Nonmembers: $20 🌟Register at aiacoc.org Don’t miss this chance to learn, laugh, and maybe even have your next exam covered. Grab your spot and let the trivia begin! 🎤

⏰ Last Call: AIA Oklahoma 2026 Conference on Architecture – Call for Speakers The deadline is almost here! This Friday, May 1, 2026 is your final chance to submit a proposal for the 2026 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture. aiaoklahoma.com 📍 Conference Details Join us in Enid, Oklahoma at the Stride Bank Center (301 S. Independence Avenue) for this year’s conference. 🎤 Theme: VOICES & VISION This year’s theme explores how architecture is shaped by the voices we listen to and the vision we lead with. We’re looking for presentations that highlight human-centered design, equity, community impact, and collaboration—showing how meaningful design starts with understanding people. 💡 We’re Looking For 🌟Engaging, thought-provoking presentations 🌟Real-world insights and lessons learned 🌟Unique topics relevant to architects across Oklahoma 🌟HSW (Health, Safety, and Welfare) sessions are encouraged We welcome diverse perspectives, firm sizes, and experiences, this is your opportunity to contribute to an important conversation shaping our profession. Don’t miss your chance to share your voice and vision! Submit your proposal before time runs out! #aiaok26 #architecture #architects #enid #conference #speakers

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Design impacts care. 🏥 Join the Healthcare Architecture Symposium and explore how thoughtful design is shaping the future of health care environments,from patient experience to operational efficiency. ✨ 5 HSW credits ✨ Industry insights real conversations ✨ Connect with leaders in health care design Don’t miss it! 🔗 aiacoc.org #HealthcareArchitecture #architecture #architects #designmatters

A big thank you to @WallaceDesign_ for hosting Architecture after 5 last night! Big FUN!! #archafter5