Engagement & Outreach
Section Lunches
AIAWS Section Lunches are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month.
Lunch & Learns
AIAWS Lunch and Learns are typically held on the last Tuesday of each month.
Networking Events
Additional AIAWS Networking Events are added throughout the year! Stay tuned for future updates.
with our Community…
Girls’ LEGO Day
Since 2022, AIA Winston-Salem has hosted a yearly community outreach event where elementary school-aged girls join us on a Saturday morning to design, sketch, and build their LEGO creations. Head over to our Girls’ LEGO Day event page to read more!
AIANC ACTIVATE Grants
AIA North Carolina’s ACTIVATE program sponsors community outreach events yearly. Past AIAWS programs supported by ACTIVATE include:
- Girls’ LEGO Day
- Crossnore Communities Design-Build
- HOPE of Winston-Salem Design Day
2025 ACTIVATE Submissions are open from January 14 – February 18! Visit https://www.aianc.org/resources for more information and to apply.
Part 1 on Mental Health + Architecture for our Section Lunch yesterday! Part 2 in the Fall will be all about burnout!
The 2026 Board is proud to launch our first-ever Sponsor Highlight Event: Bites & Brews — an evening dedicated to celebrating the partners who help make our programming possible.![]()
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Join us May 13 | 4:30–6:30 PM at @joymongers_winston for a fun, relaxed networking experience where every sponsor table features a curated beer tasting paired with a savory or sweet bite by Chef Jordan Rainbolt of @native.root ![]()
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Come sip, snack, and connect with the sponsors who support our design community while learning more about the services and resources they offer. Good food, great drinks, valuable connections — what more could you ask for?![]()
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We can’t wait to see you there. 🍺🍴 #AIAWinstonSalem #BitesAndBrews #DesignCommunity #NetworkingEvent #SupportLocal