Our Upcoming Events
MAY 1-3, 2025 – West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference
Wheeling, West Virginia
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia will be hosting preservationists of all sorts for a variety of educational sessions, workshops, panels, and tours that address the challenges and opportunities of protecting our historic places while promoting sustainable growth.
May 3, 2025 – AIA WV Design Awards Gala & Scholarship Benefit West Virginia State University Center, Downtown Charleston
Celebrate architectural excellence at the AIA West Virginia Design Awards Gala, honoring the best in design and innovation across the state and raise funds for the WVFA. Enjoy a formal awards presentation, networking opportunities, and an elegant evening among industry professionals and community leaders.
May 15, 2025 – Happy Hour and HSW with Tarkett Sports Indoor
Short Story, 186 Summers St, Charleston
Join us on May 15 at 4:00 PM for an AIA HSW-accredited session presented by Tarkett Sports Flooring. Learn the fundamentals of sports flooring systems—including performance, safety, and material considerations—followed by a casual happy hour at 5:00 PM.
Earn a credit, expand your knowledge, and stick around for great conversation.
RSVP by May 13 to secure your spot.
Meeting & Events at a Glance for the rest of the Year
Bold events will require advance registration
April 18
WVFA Q2 Meeting
May 1 - 3
West Virginia Preservation Conference
May 3
Design Awards Gala
MAY 15
HSW and Happy Hour Charleston - Tarkett Sports Indoor
June 4-7
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (Boston) Register @AIA National
June 20
AIA WV Q2 ExCom and Chapter Meeting
July 17
ArtWalk Charleston
July 18
WVFA Q3 Meeting
August 4
Nomination Committee Meeting
August 13
CANstuction 2026 Registration Opens
August 20
WVFA Scholarship Opens
August 21
ArtWalk Charleston
August 29
AIA WV Q3 ExCom and Chapter Meeting
September 18
ArtWalk Charleston
October 8
AIA WV Golf Tournament
October 16
ArtWalk Charleston
October 24
WVFA Q4 Meeting
November 6-7
AIA WV Annual Meeting / Mayfield Lecture @ Fairmont
December 1
WVFA Scholarship Submissions Close
December 15
2026 AIA WV Excellence in Design Awards Submission Open
December 18
AIA WV Holiday Party Charleston (ExCom meeting prior)