Events Calendar
Licensure & Accreditation Cohort
Join us for our monthly Licensure & Accredidation Cohort, this months session will be IN-PERSON
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.
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.
NOMA X Moody Nolan Mixer
Join us at Moody Nolan to network and speak with Moody Nolan staff and NOMAColumbus Members!
All Ohio Chapters Collective
NOMAColumbus, NOMA Cleveland and Ohio Valley NOMA are coming together for the first ever ALL Ohio Chapters Collective - a statewide meetup of members across Ohio to connect!
Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or seasoned designer, all are welcome!
Volunteering activity: 10-12pm @ MOFC
Fellowship and Food: 12:30-4pm @ Zora’s House (1393 N 4th Ave, Columbus, OH)
Signups Coming Soon!
Ohio All Chapters Collective Planning Meeting
Please email vicepresident@nomacolumubus.org to get added to the meeting list.
Coffee Talks
Join us for the next edition of Coffee Talks — a casual, inspiring meetup where professionals in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Design come together over coffee for meaningful conversations.
Topic: TBD
Commons for Kids
NOMAColumbus is staffing a table on Columbus Commons for kids in hope of teaching our younger residents about architecture and design.
Sign ups coming soon!