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WHAT'S HAPPENING: EAST KENTUCKY AND BEYOND

July 2026

UPCOMING DATES

July 25: Car-chitecture

August 4: August Board Meeting

September 22: AIA Convention

Fall: Barkitecture

December 10: AIA KY Holiday Party

CAR-CHITECTURE - SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at Lexington Legends for an evening of low riders, classic cars & trucks, and Euro/JDM/project cars - plus a car parade lap in the outfield before the game. A portion of the proceeds benefits Gods Pantry .


Want to show your car? Please purchase tickets here or with the QR code.

AIA EAST KENTUCKY COLORING BOOK

AIA East Kentucky is creating a special community coloring book to celebrate local architecture, landmarks, and creativity — and we’d love for you to be part of it!


Submission Rules:

One entry per person. Each participant may submit one original coloring page.


Page size:

Must be designed to fit on 8.5” x 11” paper (portrait orientation preferred).


File format:

Submit as a high-resolution PDF or black-and-white JPEG/PNG.


Design style:

Must be a line drawing suitable for coloring. Avoid shading or heavy fills — clean outlines work best.


Content:

Focus on Local Kentucky architecture, design, or themes. Keep designs family-friendly.


Deadline: Submissions are still being accepted


Where to submit: Email your page to jwhite@jrarchitects.com with the subject line:

“AIA EKY Coloring Book Submission – [Your Name]” include the name of the location if applicable.


Additional Notes:

Selected pages will be included in the printed AIA East Kentucky Coloring Book.

The finished book will be distributed at upcoming AIA EKY events and outreach programs. By submitting, you grant AIA EKY permission to reproduce and distribute your artwork within the coloring book and related promotions. If there are any questions, please reach out to Justin White at jwhite@jrarchitects.com



ACE UPDATE: Mentor Program of the Bluegrass

ACE of the Bluegrass gives high school students a real-world look into careers in architecture, construction, and engineering by connecting them with local professionals who serve as in-class mentors and guest speakers. From site visits and hands-on activities to designing a full mock project in Revit, students experience what it’s really like to work in our industry throughout a full school year—not just learn about it. It’s an inspiring way to open doors and shape the next generation of AEC talent right here in Central Kentucky.

 

  • ACE is always looking for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction to share their knowledge and experience. If you're interested in learning more or contributing to the future of our industry as a mentor or guest speaker, contact Adam Gillett, Lead Mentor, at adam@integrityarch.com.

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AIA NATIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES

Thank You to the Allied Members of AIA Kentucky!

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Allied Membership is recognized by all three local components, with a portion of dues supporting local programs. Learn More

AIA East Kentucky

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