K-12 Education
 
Discovering Architecture Summer Camp
June 2 - June 14, 2008
 
Discovering Architecture is an exciting summer day camp developed for high school students who are interested in learning more about the art and science of design. The camp program is structured around a variety of activities including an introduction to architectural and structural concepts, computer applications, model building, and freehand drawing. The program of study also includes trips to construction projects, visits to architectural offices, and a walking tour of historic sites. Local architects, engineers, landscape architects, and other design
professionals serve as guest lecturers. The camp is jointly sponsored by the Architecture Department at The University of Memphis and AIA Memphis.

For more information on the 2009 Architecture Summer Camp, contact AIA Memphis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
2008 Youth and Architecture Competition Exhibit
Sponsored by AIA Memphis and Memphis Heritage, Inc.
 
Each year students throughout the community are invited to participate on their own or through their classroom to learn more about the built environment around them, and have the opportunity to showcase their findings through the arts. Participants are asked to explore the historic buildings and spaces around them through an art medium of their choice. In addition, participants submit a short essay describing why they chose the building/space and how they feel about the historic subject they chose. Projects are turned in throughout the year and in May during Preservation Month they are judged by architects and artists and placed on exhibit throughout the month.
 
This project generously supported by the Art Center on Union. 
 
For information on the 2008 competition, or to learn how you or your class can participate in 2008-2009
contact Memphis Heritage, Inc. at 901.272.2727 or AIA Memphis.