AIA Gulf Coast Chapter upcoming events

Venice Theatre Project Tour (04 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Venice Theatre is a historic theater in a prominently-located area within the City of Venice. After it's flyloft was blown down during a hurricane, construction began only to have a second hurricane blow down any progress that was made on rebuilding. The owners then decided to look at resilience in their structural design in hopes of abating any more damage from storms. The structural system of the new 72' tall flyloft is considerable and is meant to weather even the worst of storms. On top of this new structure, the facade of the building uses a state-of-the-art StoTherm system for waterproofing and insulation and with careful coordination was designed to look similar to a stage curtain using precut foam flutes that were attached and coated with the Sto system. This hardhat tour will take a behind the scenes look at all of the systems being implemented in the new flyloft in order to protect the one-of-a-kind experiences that take place within this unique theater.

Thursday, June 4

5:30 - 7 p.m.

140 Tampa Ave W

Venice, FL 34285

Free for members

$15 for non-member

1.5 LU/HSW

Special Parking and PPE Instructions:

It is recommended to park at Centennial Park (see image below).
Additional parking will be available at the Raymond Center behind the theater as well as street parking nearby if needed.
Hard hats should be worn on the tour.
We will meet in the NE corner of Centennial Park and walk across the street together as a group to begin the tour.

ARE Study Group (08 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

PLEASE RSVP

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

ARE Study Group (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

PLEASE RSVP

CE Lunch Series: OPTIMIZING THE WORKPLACE FOR INNOVATION (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CE Lunch Series

presented by

OPTIMIZING THE WORKPLACE FOR INNOVATION

1 HSW

Explore the growing evidence that supports different behaviors which optimize creative thinking for innovation processes: high-focus work and restorative activities. Learn how space design can cultivate the creativity necessary to spark innovation.

Wednesday, June 24

12 - 1 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

McCulloch Pavilion

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL

Free to members

Non-members $20

Please RSVP by Monday, June 22.
Space is limited.

Thank you to our annual sponsors!

Diamond Partner

Platinum Partner

Gold Partner

Silver Partner Silver Partner

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

CE Lunch Series: Euro-Wall (26 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CE Lunch Series

presented by

Course TBA

Wednesday, August 26

12 - 1 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

McCulloch Pavilion

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL

Free to members

Non-members $20

Please RSVP by Monday, August 24.
Space is limited.

Thank you to our annual sponsors!

Diamond Partner

Platinum Partner

Gold Partner

Silver Partner Silver Partner

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

CE Lunch Series: Finishing Wood: 5 Key Elements to Success (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CE Lunch Series

presented by

Finishing Wood: 5 Key Elements to Success

1 LU/HSW

We all love wood. It gives any design a luxurious feel, and the benefits of biophilic design can't be denied. You can paint wood but then it is no different than plastic or stone. To truly embrace the beauty of wood grain you want a lower opacity coating or stain. Transparency makes everything more complicated and applying finish to a wood can make or break your design. This course explores five key elements that determine the final wood finish and how to specify them to achieve your vision.

Wednesday, September 30

12 - 1 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

McCulloch Pavilion

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL

Free to members

Non-members $20

Please RSVP by Monday, September 28.
Space is limited.

Thank you to our annual sponsors!

Diamond Partner

Platinum Partner

Gold Partner

Silver Partner Silver Partner

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

2026 SARASOTA DESIGN CONFERENCE (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

2026 Sarasota Design Conference

November 13-14, 2026
More information coming soon!

AIA Member Early Bird - $300

AIA Member - $375

Young Architect (Licensed 10 years or fewer) - $225

Associate AIA Member - $150

AIA Member One-Day - $200

Non-Member Early Bird - $400

Non-Member - $425

Non-Member One-Day - $225

Student - $25

2026 SARASOTA DESIGN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP SIGN-UP (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Sarasota Design Conference 2026

November 13-14, 2026

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

PLATINUM (1) $7,500.00 - SOLD!

Five (5) minute presentation slot at Luncheon
Product / Discipline representation exclusivity
Two (2) tickets to Speaker Dinner on Thursday night
Two (2) tickets to Sarasota Design Conference with reserved seating
6 ft Sponsorship table in the most prominent location
for both Friday and Saturday
Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
Name listed in program, website and all conference email correspondence
Recognition of company representatives
Logo on attendee lanyard

GOLD (2) $5,000.00

Two (2) tickets to Sarasota Design Conference
One (1) ticket to Speakers Dinner on Thursday night
6 ft Sponsorship Table both Friday and Saturday
Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

SILVER (3) $4,000.00

One (1) ticket to Sarasota Design Conference
6 ft Sponsorship Table both Friday and Saturday
Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

BRONZE $3,000.00

Recognized each day of the conference, morning and afternoon
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

10x10 $2,000.00

Recognition prior to Speakers
Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

PANEL $2,000.00

Recognition prior to Speakers
Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

SPEAKERS $2,000.00

Recognition prior to Speakers
Logo at Commencement of Speaker Presentation
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives

COFFEE BAR : $1,000.00

Display of Company Logo and Information at Coffee Bar
Listing in Program and on the website
Recognition of company representatives
Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Conference

BREAKFAST : $1,000.00

Display of Company Logo and Information at Breakfast
Listing in Program and on the Website
Recognition of company representatives
Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Breakfast

LUNCH : $1,000.00

Display of Company Logo and Information at Lunch
Listing in Program and on the Website
Recognition of company representatives
Opportunity to Provide Branded Napkins during Lunch

CONFERENCE SUPPORTER : $500.00

Listing in Program and on the Website

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

2026 Board of Directors Meetings (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5 - 6 p.m.

Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave

Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact info@aiagulfcoast.org for more info

Chapter Anniversary (18 Jan 2027)

Mon, 18 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

Chapter Anniversary (18 Jan 2028)

Tue, 18 Jan 2028 05:00:00 GMT

Chapter Anniversary (18 Jan 2029)

Thu, 18 Jan 2029 05:00:00 GMT

Chapter Anniversary (18 Jan 2030)

Fri, 18 Jan 2030 05:00:00 GMT