VA NOMA

The official page for the Virginia Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects Chapt

Our mission, rooted in a rich legacy of activism, is to empower our local chapter and membership to foster justice and equity in communities of color through outreach, community advocacy, professional development, and design excellence. Our Chapter is incredibly proud to be recognized by NOMA as the 2021 Chapter of the Year for Large Chapters and as a 2021 Five-Star Chapter, its highest ranking fo

r healthy chapters. Huge thank you to the board, our membership, and our partners for making this phenomenal achievement possible.

08/14/2026

What happens when you’re the only one in the room?

Our first Caffeinated Conversations this morning gave minority women a space to talk causally about the things that don’t always get to say out loud: navigating the design workforce, finding your voice, and figuring out what comes next after school. ☕️

Missed this one? Don’t worry, we’ll see you at the next one. 👀

07/17/2026

The first few days of Project Pipeline have been full of creativity, collaboration, and plenty of fun. 🎶

This year’s theme, The Intersection of Music and Architecture, challenges campers to think about how listening, observing, and working together shapes the spaces we design. From creating instruments with everyday objects to tackling collaborative design activities, they’re already putting those ideas into action.

We’re proud to invest in the next generation of minority architects and designers, one experience at a time.

06/07/2026

Last month, our fearless leader, President Crystal Miller, was on James Bryant’s Engineer Your Success podcast! 💡

This podcast episode centers around how the AEC world is evolving and the formative ways in which young people get involved through education, industry partnerships, and public engagement; as well as how early this pipeline to the AEC world should start. Tune in if you’re looking for an awesome and insightful listen! 🎤

You can listen to this impactful podcast here: sleek.bio/eyspod

06/03/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS MONTH! 🚨 Have you applied yet to our VANOMA ARE Diversity Scholarship?

Two aspiring architects will each receive $750 to help cover ARE exam fees and study materials because cost shouldn’t stand in the way of licensure.

✅ Open to minority & underrepresented design professionals
✅ Live/work in Virginia
✅ First-time and in-progress test takers encouraged
✅ NOMA membership not required
If you’re planning to take an ARE in the next year, this is your sign.

🗓 Applications close June 30
🔗 Apply now: vanoma.org/are-scholarship
Let’s move the profession forward together. ✨✏️

05/20/2026

Hey You! Have you signed up for Project Pipeline yet?Student Registration for Project Pipeline 2026 is OPEN and we’d love to see you! ✨ Project Pipeline is a summer camp for minority students in 8th-12th grades as an introduction to the world of Architecture and Design; and a way to showcase how this future is achievable. Don’t miss your chance to participate! 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to sign up!

We’re also looking for passionate mentors to join our team! Visit our website to learn more about volunteer roles and schedules, and register!

05/06/2026

We’re still thinking about the energy from last year’s NOMA Conference and looking ahead to gathering again in South Florida with the broader NOMA community. 🌴✨

As a chapter, VANOMA always shows up strong, and this conference is such a great opportunity to connect, share, and learn alongside peers from across the country.

If you’ve ever been curious about attending, this is a great year to join us and represent Virginia.

👀 Will we see you there? Registration is officially open!! See https://conference.noma.net/ for more details and to sign up!

05/01/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

The VANOMA ARE Diversity Scholarship is officially live! 🎉

Two aspiring architects will each receive $750 to help cover ARE exam fees and study materials because cost shouldn’t stand in the way of licensure.

✅ Open to minority & underrepresented design professionals
✅ Live/work in Virginia
✅ First-time and in-progress test takers encouraged
✅ NOMA membership not required
If you’re planning to take an ARE in the next year, this is your sign.

🗓 Applications open today and close June 30
🔗 Apply now: vanoma.org/are-scholarship
Let’s move the profession forward together. ✨✏️

04/29/2026

🚨 PROJECT PIPELINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU! 🚨

Looking for a fun, hands-on summer experience for a rising 8th–12th grader? 🎨🧠🏗️ VANOMA’s Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp is back July 13–17 and hosted in TWO locations: Brightpoint Community College (Chester Campus) and Hampton University (Bemis Hall)! Project Pipeline is designed to uplift minority communities and make design education more equitable for all.

Campers explore architecture through creative, “learn-by-doing” activities from drawing + model building to research, interviews, and site visits then finish by presenting a project that responds to a real issue in their city. ✨

Perfect for curious, STEAM-minded students who love creativity and problem-solving (and want to see how design shapes everyday life)!

📍 Register now: vanoma.org/project-pipeline (or the link in our bio)

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