Institute of Classical Architecture & Art - Ohio and Lake Erie Chapter

09/01/2026

07/11/2026

Spotted in an around the Columbus Metropolitan Library's "Summer Big Book Sale" today:

06/19/2026

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/18/keeping-up-appearances-greece-reveals-parthenon-facade-after-220-years

For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.

06/15/2026

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art New Heights Program is in Ohio this week! We're making preparations today to welcome 20 students for a 4-day intensive curriculum introducing the fundamentals of Classical architecture and design. Follow along for updates!

05/11/2026

We are looking forward to celebrating the honoree's at tonight's Arthur Ross Awards, which will take place in view of this magnificent 1914 Beaux-Arts pediment at Grand Central Terminal. Titled "Glory of Commerce", designed by French sculptor Jules-Félix Coutan, it features figures of Roman gods Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva, heralding the achievement of human progress in transportation.

05/08/2026

04/01/2026

The President's executive order on federal architecture appears to have created an advisory position to the GSA in 12 cities across the US (none in Ohio, alas). The job posting is here:

Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Commissioner (AC), Office of Engineering, who is the Chief Architect and technical expert for the Administrator, GSA, and Commissioner, PBS, on all matters concerning Federal architecture and design. This is a term position not to exce...

02/02/2026

https://acba.edu/

The American College of the Building Arts educates and trains artisans in the traditional building arts to foster exceptional craftsmanship and encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of the world's architectural heritage through a liberal arts education.