Recap of AAO CEO Network Meeting, 10/6/2020
Notes from the Discussion among the directors from 17 AAO member organizations. Meeting hosted by AAO Treasurer Nate Eudaly and AAO Chair Lynn Osmond.
Past AAO Events
The Association of Architecture Organizations conducts year-round programs for its members, as well as select events for the general public. The primary function of these activities is to provide educators and representatives from architectural organizations with a forum for networking, resource sharing, and joint learning.
AAO CEO Network Meeting (10/6)
Leaders and CEOs of AAO member organizations are invited to join us for this peer "check-in" to discuss the unique challenges of scenario planning during the COVID-era.
Architecture + Design Education Network (A+DEN) NETWORK MEETING (10/5)
At this check-in meeting, hear from fellow design educators about the major activities they think will form the basis of their respective organizations’ programming in the first half of the next year.
Recap of Public Programs Meeting, July 28
At this meeting, representatives from 31 organizations (for a list of participants click here) across the AAO Network convened a call to check-in on everyone’s progress with virtual programming during COVID-19 and plans for virtual (and even some in-person) programming this fall. In addition to organizational updates from participants, the notes below summarize some of the larger discussion points.
Public Programs Network Meeting (7/28)
At this meeting, we will reflect on our organizations’ respective experiences pivoting to virtual programs.
A+DEN Committee Check-In
At the next A+DEN check-in on Thursday, July 9, we will share early reports from organizations that have embarked on hosting virtual summer camps.
CEO Network Meet-Up
On Tuesday, July 7, our New York City AAO members will host this special session on their organizations’ various responses to the overwhelming social and public health challenges experienced this year.
Exhibitions Network Check-in
On this call (6/30), will we discuss current thinking and near-term strategies for the re-opening of of galleries and other relevant concerns that can be addressed through exhibition-making.
A+DEN Network Check-In: Summer Camps (Virtual and In-Person)
Friday, May 15: At this A+DEN check-in, we will share our organizations’ respective plans for hosting summer design camps. Please come ready to share your plans as well as any resources you’re finding particularly helpful.
Recap of A+DEN Network Meeting, May 15
At this meeting, representatives from 11 organizations (for a list of participants click here) across the AAO Network convened a call to discuss planning for virtual summer design camps. The following resources were shared amongst participants:
AAO Network Meeting: Fundraising Strategies During COVID-19
Tuesday, May 12: A chance to trade notes with resource development staff from peer architecture organizations. Come ready to discuss our shared challenges, and at least one success or bright spot you’ve enjoyed since our world went on pause.
Recap of AAO Tours Network Meeting, 5/8
AAO Tours Network Call, 5/8: Establishing Your Virtual Tour
Hosted by Sarah Lann (Los Angeles Conservatory) and Mary Fichtner (AAO and AIANY/Center for Architecture)
Representatives from 16 organizations across the AAO community convened to discuss plans and opportunities around virutal tours. Please visit this link for this list of participants on the call.
Below is a short list of some of the resources that were shared:
AAO Tours Network Meeting: Establishing Your Virtual Tour
Friday, May 8: At this meeting, we will discuss the ins and outs of hosting audiences online, including ways to prep and support your docents/guides
AAO Network Meeting: Exhibition Planning During COVID-19
Wednesday, May 6: Join your peers from other exhibiting organizations to discuss strategies for digitizing exhibitions on architecture.
Recap of AAO Exhibition Network Call, 5/6
AAO Exhibitions Network Call: Exhibition Planning During COVID-19 (5/6)
Hosted by Berit Hoff (AIANY/Center for Architecture) and Paige McWhorter (BSA Space)
Representatives from 25 organizations across the AAO community convened to discuss plans and opportunities around virutal tours.Please visit this link for this list of participants on the call.
CIDCI's Salon Series: How to Lead When We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
This presentation will examine the current crisis through two frameworks, the Leadership Decision Triad, and the Scenario Matrix to help you navigate during turbulent and uncertain times
Recap of AAO CEO Network Meeting, 4/24
CEO Network – April 24
Hosted by AAO Chair Lynn Osmond
Representatives from 23 organizations across the AAO Network convened a call to check-in on everyone’s progress in steering their respective organizations through the early days of the pandemic.
Recap of Public Programs Network Meeting, April 17
Representatives from 20 organizations (for a list of participants click here) across the AAO Network convened a call to check-in on everyone’s progress in coping with fallout from COVID-19 and to issue updates on transitioning in-person programs to online platforms. In addition to organizational updates from participants, the notes below summarize some of the larger discussion points.
Recap of A+DEN Network Meeting, March 31
On our recent call of AAO’s Architecture + Design Education Network, representatives from over 30 organizations (for a list of participants click here) discussed their biggest near-term challenges for serving students during the social distancing procedures required to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recap of Public Programs Meeting, March 27
Representatives from 20 organizations (for a list of participants click here) across the AAO Network convened a call to see how our various organizations are engaging/planning to engage core audiences and stakeholders during this period of mandated social isolation. Several individuals shared out some specific resources that could be applied to most any architecture organization (agnostic of geographic location).