Events Calendar
Project Pipeline Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with Project Pipeline activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Planning Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter financial activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
Chapter Showcase
Date: May 7, 2026
5:30 PM | The Boat House, 679 W Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215
Join us for a premiere speaking engagement, providing a platform to empower voices and a place where their unique perspectives or experiences are celebrated.
Connect with NOMAColumbus Leadership, network with industry professionals, and learn about what the chapter has accomplished and where we are going.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments provided.
Membership & Outreach Committee
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter marketing and outreach initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
NOMACares: Green Columbus
Join us for a NOMACares Volunteer Opportunity as part of our Earth Month Volunteer Series in partnership with Green Columbus. For this Beautification Day, we’ll come together to spruce up the park and help create a cleaner, more welcoming space for the community to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking to give back, connect with others, or spend time outdoors, this is a great opportunity to make a visible impact.
Location: MPACC Box Park
925 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: Please note that registration is required through Green Columbus. Secure your spot here:
https://www.givepulse.com/event/862476-MPACC-Beautification-Day-by-Maroon-Arts-Group
Space is limited to 40 volunteers, so be sure to register early!
Membership Coffee Talk
Join us for a Membership Coffee Talk centered on Environmental Justice—an engaging conversation at the intersection of sustainability and community impact. Together, we’ll explore how sustainable design decisions shape neighborhoods, influence equity, and impact long-term community development.
This discussion will challenge us to think beyond traditional sustainability metrics and consider: who benefits, who is impacted, and how we can design more thoughtfully. Come ready to share perspectives, ask questions, and connect with others committed to creating more inclusive, community-focused solutions.
Membership & Outreach Committee
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
Planning Committee
Monthly Meeting to assist with general chapter activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us virtually at the link below:
Project Pipeline Committee
Monthly Meeting to assist with Project Pipeline activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Built By Women Building Tours
Join us in partnership with Smoot Construction for a behind-the-scenes tour at Hoover Reservoir. This special edition of Built By Women highlights the women leading and shaping the construction process, offering attendees a firsthand look at the project and an opportunity to connect with professionals in the field. Space is limited, so be sure to register early.
Licensure & Accreditation Cohort
Join us for our monthly Licensure & Accredidation Cohort, this months session will be IN-PERSON
Membership & Outreach Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with memberships, marketing & outreach tasks and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with chapter finance activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Planning Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with Planning activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Project Pipeline Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with Project Pipeline activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Visionary Voices: Endurance to Empowerment: Black Resilience + Community Renaissance
Join us on February 25 at 5:30 PM at the Lincoln Theater for an evening of reflection, resilience, and community storytelling as we honor the centennial anniversary of Black History Month. This powerful conversation will explore the journey of Poindexter Village—from endurance to empowerment—and its continued impact as a national model for community-informed design, leading toward the 2028 opening of the Poindexter Village African American Museum.
We’re honored to hear from an incredible panel of leaders shaping this work and preserving its legacy:
Shelbi Toone
Jonathan Moody
Isoke Miller-Harris, NCIDQ, IIDA
Yanitza Brongers Marrero, FAIA, LEED AP BDC Homes
Be part of the dialogue. Be part of the future.
Food for Thought: A evening panel with NOMAS OSU & NOMAColumbus
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
This open forum brings together NOMAS OSU and NOMAColumbus to foster connection, conversation, and mentorship. Students are invited to engage with industry professionals, ask questions, and explore the diverse journeys that shape careers in the field.
February Membership Dinner Series
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Join NOMA Columbus for a Membership Dinner Series at the House of Creole!
This is an opportunity to gather in a relaxed setting, connect with new and familiar faces, and build meaningful relationships within our community. Whether you’re a current member or interested in learning more about NOMA, all are welcome to attend.
Please note that attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages during the event.
Portfolio Review - NOMAS OSU / NAMLA
Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Request for Professionals!
Students present their current portfolio to professors from Knowlton and industry professionals to prepare for their annual Career Fair!
Event created through collaboration of NOMAS OSU & NAMLA at OSU.
Membership & Outreach Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with memberships, marketing & outreach tasks and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with chapter finance activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Planning Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with Planning activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
Project Pipeline Committee Meeting
Monthly Meeting to assist with Project Pipeline activities and initiatives.
Open to NOMAColumbus Members
Join us Virtually at the link below:
January All Members Meeting
Join us for our first event of the year!
Members and all individuals interested in learning more about NOMAColumbus are welcome to attend!
Socialize, network and enjoy food provided.
Annual Meeting
Please join us at our annual meeting being held in person on November 20th, 2025 in the Ralph and Joan Talmage Room at the Columbus Museum of Art at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30 for food and networking. This meeting will showcase all of the work, data and metrics from the 2025 calendar year. The meeting will conclude with the election of our 2026 Board of Directors. The Nomination form can be found on our website until November 17th. Member are highly encouraged to list your availability to meet quorum for voting.
22nd Century Workshop
We invite you to collaborate with design professionals, organizations and students in this one-day workshop and follow-up exhibit, imagining possible futures for Columbus Ohio in the year 2100. Expand your portfolio, broaden your professional network, and think critically as you develop narrative-based ideas into master plans, architectural outcomes, zoning policy changes, community agreements, and related design ephemera.
Lunch will be provided.
All Member Meeting
Members are encouraged to join our upcoming All Member Meeting at 250 High 12th Floor Lounge, Hosted by NBBJ. Group HH+Dinner to follow @ The Goat Riversouth
Business to Discuss
Upcoming elections & available positions
Chapter feedback and planning workshop
National conference Updates
AIA Ohio YAF + NAC Happy Hour
After the AIA Ohio Conference sessions, join AIA Ohio YAF & NAC in collaboration with NOMA Columbus for a post-conference happy hour at Land Grant Brewery
BWA Brunch
NOMAColumbus is hosting a local section of Black Women in Architecture Network’s BWA Brunch which will be held simultaneously as up to a dozen brunches across the nation.