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“When you give birth to something, you want to take care of it.”
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Brooks Gunsul, one of three founding partners of what is now ZGF Architects, was also one of five founders of Architecture Foundation of Oregon. After retirement, Brooks moved to Redmond and lost touch with afo until he attended the 2014 Honored Citizen Dinner. He looked around the room of nearly 700 gathered to honor Art Johnson and exclaimed, “When we started the Foundation, I had no idea it would grow to something like this!”
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That started him thinking about the quote above – one he shared recently with current and former afo Board members as he announced a provision in his will to leave up to $300,000 for the afo Endowment Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation. Brooks’ gift provides an outright bequest of $200,000 and a challenge to others to match an additional $100,000 by December 31, 2017.
This gift is a game changer for afo and the Architects in Schools program. Growing the endowment fund is the only way to truly sustain afo’s mission of connecting Oregonians with their designed environment. A percentage of endowment earnings can be realized to support AiS and other programs each year, but the fund will continue to grow under OCF’s stewardship.
We invite you to help afo realize the full extent of Brooks’ generous gift by providing a matching gift in an amount that is meaningful to you. CONTRIBUTE TODAY and visit our site for more information.
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Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 - 6:30pm
1320 SW Broadway, Portland
The cocktail reception preceding afo’s annual Honored Citizen Dinner is considered by many to be Oregon’s ultimate annual design industry networking. Bowing to client pressure, we are happy to bring you the annual “second ultimate networking event” – the new REFRESH@ format debuts this year @1320 SW Broadway, former long-time home to The Oregonian. It's filling fast - Sign up here!.
Thanks to event sponsor, Fortis Construction; sponsors JLL & Urban Renaissance Group; supporting sponsors Allied Works Architecture, Interface Engineering & JH Kelly.
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Wine tasting at Argyle Winery, pool-side feasting, a celebrity chef and a Willamette River boat cruise...these are the things that await you in July and August on the Dine & Design calendar. Discover more details and sign up here!
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Van Evera Bailey Fellowship
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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The Oregon Community Foundation and afo invite creative proposals for Van Evera Bailey Fellowships, which advance the professional development of experienced architects and related design professionals.
Fellowship projects may follow a variety of paths, from pure research involving reflection on professional issues and challenges, to practical research involving projects designed to have specific results. Read about previous awardees and their projects here.
The deadline for applications is Friday, September 9, 2016 for projects to begin in January 2017. One or two Fellowships of $25,000 may be awarded. Awards will be announced by December 2016. More information and proposal requirements here.
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2016 Honored Citizen Dinner
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National treasure and Oregon sculptor Lee Kelly will become afo’s 2016 Honored Citizen in a dinner celebrating his contributions to Oregon’s designed and built environment at Oregon Convention Center on Thursday, October 13.
We can't wait to share the story of this very special honoree with you. Mark your calendar now and watch for an invitation in late summer. Sponsorships and table sponsorships are available now by contacting Susan Myers at afo.
Find more information and register here.
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leach Gallery.
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Deep Gratitude to
New and
Renewing
Members & Donors
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June 4 - Sept 4, Portland Art Museum exhibit Case Work: Studies in Form, Space & Construction features the investigative work of Allied Works Architecture. Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland. tickets here
Thurs, July 21, SEGD Portland invites you to reconnect with your peers, meet some new friends and get inspired about what SEGD has to offer, alongside drinks and hors d'ouvres. 5:30-7pm; $3, members and students free. 1826-B NW 18th Avenue, Portland. tickets here
Sat, July 23, John Yeon Center for Architecture and the Landscape holds Summer Tours at The Shire and a chance to see the picturesque Columbia Gorge landscape designed by John Yeon. Tours at 10am & 1pm; $20-30 sliding scale, members and students free. 10am registration; 1pm registration
Sat, July 30, Architectural Heritage Center invites members and friends to a realtor open house at founder Jerry Bosco's Cannon Beach cabin. 1-3pm; 3678 Pacific, Cannon Beach.
Fri, Aug 5 DEADLINE, Restore Oregon is now accepting nominations for the 2016 DeMuro Award which recognizes historic rehabilitation projects across Oregon. more information here
Veterans Memorial Coliseum is now the first official National Treasure in Portland, courtesy of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. read the article here
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