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Submission Deadline

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals is no longer accepting submissions for the 2013 Annual Exhibition. Selected works are now on display at AIA National in Washington, DC. Thank you to all emerging professionals who submitted work!

Submission Format

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals accepts work in varying formats, including but not limited to:

1. Two-dimensional project boards—submissions should follow the recommended portrait, 24 x 36 inch board template format (provided as a download below) in order for staff to better evaluate the submitted work(s). Template requires that submissions include one large feature image, project title, name of firm and/or individual(s), and a project description (maximum 500 words).

2. Three-dimensional projects—proposed work(s) should be submitted by providing at least three (3) images of the proposed work(s), project title, as well as a 500 word description of the project.

In addition to the required format for work, submitters must fill out the submission form and media release.

Download Form and Template Examples (2013)

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals is no longer accepting submissions for the 2013 Annual Exhibition. You may download the form and template as an example.

The ZIP/Compressed folder (above link) contains the following: one (1) PDF file as an example template layout, two (2) CS6 compatible files types (.indd and .indt), two (2) CS5 compatible files types (.indd and .indt), one (1) CS4 compatible file (.idml), one (1) CS3 compatible file (.inx), and one (1) PDF form that must be returned to AIA.

Guidelines for File Submissions

All submissions must be accompanied by the submission form to provide AIA staff with additional contact and project information.

All files must be a single PDF or ZIP file format. (Must include submission form and project board/images.)

No one file can exceed 25MB in size.

Images must have a resolution of at least 150 dpi but should not exceed 300 dpi.

A description of the project must be included for consideration.

Submitting Your File(s)

Exhibition submissions are accepted via a preferred third-party file-sending program, YouSendIt, available at www.yousendit.com. Submitters may sign up for a Free Trial or a Lite account (free account capable of sending document of up to 50MB). All emails should be addressed to emergingprofessionals@aia.org. Please provide the following information in the submit form via YouSentIt:

From: submitter’s email address
To: emergingprofessionals@aia.org
Subject: 2013 CEP Annual Exhibition Submission
Message: provide any additional information for AIA staff
Upload from Desktop: upload your PDF or ZIP file

Click “SEND IT”*

*Please be aware that by clicking the “SEND IT” button, you are agreeing to the Terms of Service presented by YouSendIt.

Exhibition Logistics

The Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition review committee met in early 2013 to review submissions. Selected works are now on display at AIA National in Washington, DC. Thank you to all emerging professionals who submitted work!

Please note that the AIA prints selected two-dimensional works at no cost to submitters. Three-dimensional work must be brought or sent to the AIA per the submitter’s preferred method, at the cost of the submitter.

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How long does the Annual Emerging Professionals Exhibition last?

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition is typically on display each spring through the annual AIA Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference in March.

Are there size requirements for physical submissions?

There are currently no size requirements for physical submissions. The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals will attempt to accommodate selected works no matter the size and shape. Our staff will work closely with individuals/teams that submit physical work to determine the best curatorial options for their work.

Does the AIA keep my work following the closing of the exhibition?

The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals staff will keep all two-dimensional project boards that are printed by the AIA specifically for the Exhibition. Any three-dimensional work brought or sent to the AIA will be returned to the submitter via their preferred method, at the cost of the submitter.

Are there any types of media not accepted for the exhibition?

Absolutely not! The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals encourages all types of media—video, 2-D, 3-D, projects, sound, “alternative” media, experimental art, etc.

Is there a cost associated with submitting work?

There is no cost to submit your work. The AIA will print selected two-dimensional works at no cost to submitters. However, three-dimensional work must be brought or sent to the AIA per the submitter’s preferred method, at the cost of the submitter.

Do I have to be a member of the AIA to submit work?

You do not have to be an AIA or AIAS member to submit work. Submissions are accepted from any architecture student, intern architect, or architect licensed less than ten years, per the AIA’s definition of emerging professionals. Submissions from AIA and AIAS members receive priority for display, but the exhibition strives to be inclusive of all emerging professionals within the fields of architecture and design.

Can I submit more than one project?

Individuals may submit multiple projects. Please fill out a unique form for each project submission. Individuals may submit projects completed independently and/or project(s) completed with a group, firm, or studio.