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Scholarships Open Now for Design Camp® 2020

AIGA Minnesota is excited to announce that they will be awarding attendance scholarships for Design Camp® 2020 to individuals identifying as members of under-represented groups as it relates to race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual preference, ability status, age, socioeconomic class, and/or veteran status. The scholarship includes: the cost of admission and a year-long AIGA membership.

Entry recipients will be selected by members of the AIGA Minnesota Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Recipients of this opportunity will be notified by Monday, September 21.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY MON. SEPTEMBER 14

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting

Are you interested in making some change? Join the Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting via Zoom. At the beginning of each committee meeting, members introduce themselves with names, pronouns, and why they are in attendance. They quickly review their mission and charge, which the committee all had a hand in crafting, before moving on to any agenda items. While they welcome additional items for review, they will always cover their diversity and inclusion chapter initiatives which include: #DoBetterMN campaign, accessibility to AIGA memberships, AIGA event audit reviews, and plans for annual equity and inclusion all-member training. All are welcome to attend committee meetings. Please contact the Director of Diversity & Inclusion if you plan to attend or have additional questions.

MON. SEPTEMBER 14, 6:00-7:30PM – VIRTUAL MEETING

Board Nominations Open Now

Applications/nominations accepted now through October 1, 2020

You are invited to submit your nominations for the 2020–2022 AIGA Minnesota Board of Directors. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. AIGA Minnesota is a 100% volunteer-run organization. They are looking for local design leaders and enthusiasts to step up and commit to a term of service to help shape the future of the Minnesota chapter. Together, we can do amazing things.

NOMINATIONS DUE BY THURS. OCTOBER 1, 2020

Save the Date: 40 years of Design Camp®

Mark your calendar to join virtually Oct. 2–4.

This year AIGA Minnesota will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Design Camp® with a virtual camp experience. They are making some changes to the format and programming, and while everyone will miss the traditional Design Camp® they’re excited about the possibilities opened up by going online. Follow @DesignCamp for updates. Registration opening soon.

OCTOBER 2 – 4, 2020 – VIRTUAL EVENT

Is organization one of your key skills? The Secretary is the key support person for AIGA Minnesota’s board of directors. This position leads organizational efforts to ensure the board functions cohesively and that board meetings run smoothly.

Or maybe budgets, spreadsheets, and financials are more your speed. The Treasurer oversees the financial health of the Chapter and acts as an advisor to and liaison between Chapter board and Chapter financial resources and systems.

» Apply by Oct. 1

Partnered Events

Walker Art Center: Design for Different Futures

The role of designers in shaping how we think about possible futures is the subject of Designs for Different Futures, a major exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. The presentation brings together some 80 dynamic works that address the challenges and opportunities that humans may encounter in the years, decades, and centuries ahead.
ON DISPLAY S EPTEMBER 12 – APRIL 11, 2021

Mia Third Thursday: The People’s Poster

Mia’s Third Thursday and The People’s Library are excited to introduce Third Thursday: The People’s Poster! This series encourages participatory art-making, informs about the political history of screen printing posters, and explores examples from Mia’s collection.SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, 4:00-6:00 PM – VIRTUAL EVENT

AIGA Fellow Awards 2020

The Minnesota chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is pleased to announce the selection of Luis Fitch, Linda Henneman, James E. Johnson, LaMar Lundell, Sharon Werner, and Paul Wharton as recipients of the distinguished AIGA Fellow Award.
Read more about the 2020 recipients »

Updates from AIGA Minnesota