

Workshop in Classical Architecture: Ball State University
4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order & Measured Drawing) | 4 AIA CES Learning Units | Elective



















5th Bi-annual Chicago-Midwest ICAA Design Competition
September 9th - Submissions Due
September 27th - Jury Convenes







Chicago-Midwest ICAA Annual Scholarship Luncheon featuring MK Pritzker
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA scholarship program is a design scholarship established to increase diversity within the architectural profession and assist individuals who demonstrate financial need by aiding a college student or young professional. These funds are available to use for tuition and/or stipends for ICAA”s Regional Intensive, Summer Studio or Drawing Tours and are meant for individuals with potential to contribute to the field of classical design.

Sketching Workshop with Lucien Steil
Quick Portrait & Slow Capriccio with Ink, Pastel & Coffee-Wash

Evening Talk by Lucien Steil: “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere”
In his talk “Travel Sketches from Elsewhere & Nowhere” Lucien Steil endeavors combining notes and images of both autobiographical, imaginative and fictitious nature. While meditating on his sketching, ‘Capriccio’ drawings and paintings, as well as highlighting the intersection between design and art work, he will address the poetic-imaginative dimension of hand drawing and its intuitive and serendipitous design potential.

The Luminaries Young Professionals present: An Afternoon with the Ancients: Brunch & Guided Tour of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
The Luminaries Young Professionals invite you to explore the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (formerly the Oriental Institute). We will enjoy a guided tour and behind-the-scenes look at the museum's expansive collection and restoration efforts, along with private discussion in the Director's Room.

ICAA Sketching Series with Stephen Siegle
The Chicago-Midwest ICAA along with Stephen Siegle invite you to explore the grand interior of Union Station. Within this timeless space, you’ll discover a wealth of captivating sketching subjects, from the soaring spaces to the intricate details of sculptures, columns and other classical ornamentation. Participants may sketch in their preferred medium - pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, or watercolor.

An Evening with Michael G. Imber
Please join the Chicago ICAA for an evening with Michael G. Imber. He will discuss his latest book, The Art of the Architect, which celebrates the role that drawing and watercolour painting play in architecture.

Workshop in Classical Architecture in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture
The ICAA Workshop in Classical Architecture introduces classical architecture as a living language. The program begins with architectural case studies that demonstrate the use of classical forms and design strategies in new buildings and places.

Introduction to Figure Drawing with Don Yang
In this figure drawing workshop, students are introduced to basic concepts and practice of figure drawing from live model.

A Unique Look into the Historic Fine Arts Building of Chicago
The ICAA Luminaries Young Professionals invites you to a special tour of the Fine Arts Building, a haven for Chicago artists since 1898.

A New Year Member Celebration
Please join the Chicago-Midwest ICAA as we kick off 2024 with a cocktail reception and live-fire cooking experience, on January 31st, at the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet showroom in the West Loop.
