Sponsor and Advertise with AIA Chicago
2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
Designight
Chicago's premier architectural celebration of the year, hosted by AIA Chicago, showcases the latest and best award-winning projects designed by Chicago's architects. Held annually and with an attendance of 1,200-1,500 architects and designers at the Awards Ceremony and 500-600 at the After Party, this is a great event for high exposure to those leading the industry.
1869Circle Eligible.
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People's Choice Title Sponsor
Bar Sponsor
Spotlight Sponsor
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
A-la-carte
* Benefits subject to change.
Annual Meeting and Holiday Party
The Annual Meeting is a members-only, virtual business meeting in December that recaps the accomplishments of the past year. The Holiday Party, co-hosted with the Chicago Architecture Center and numerous allied organizations, is an end-of-year celebration with nearly 500 architects and designers in attendance.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Supporter
Lead
1 Occurring at the end of the program
* Benefits subject to change.
Knowledge Communities and Affinity Groups
Knowledge Communities (KC) are practice-area or professional-based interest groups and Affinity Groups (AG) are identity and mission focused groups of AIA Chicago's membership organized for the purposes of sharing information, organizing learning opportunities and events, and networking.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Friend
Supporter
Lead
One Time Host, Food & Beverage
* Benefits subject to change.
* Benefits may vary between groups.
As an annual AIA Chicago Knowledge Community or Affinity Group sponsor, you’ll receive recognition at all programs from the date of payment. All Knowledge Communities and Affinity Groups are expected to host a minimum of three programs annually. A-la-carte sponsorships, including hosting, food and beverage, as well as other options may also be available.
Sponsor a combination of three or more Knowledge Communities and/or Affinity Groups at the Supporter or Lead levels and receive a complimentary article placement ad in the AIA Chicago eNews.
Professional Development Groups
Exclusive leadership and professional development programs designed to challenge participants and encourage growth.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Sponsor
- Recognition during each event
- Logo recognition on the corresponding page of the AIA Chicago website
- Logo recognition on designated event communications
- Logo recognition on-screen during designated in-person and online events
- Logo recognition on social media, when applicable
By selecting to be either an AIA Chicago Bridge or transFORM sponsor, you’ll receive recognition at all group meetings and activities to commence upon the receipt of payment and logo. Benefits may vary between groups.
* Benefits subject to change.
Third Thursdays
Held on the Third Thursday of the month, AIA Chicago members and friends alike are welcome to attend vibrant social gatherings that aim to inform and to provide networking opportunities. These events focus on the members of our chapter and the innovative and groundbreaking projects and initiatives they are leading.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Individual Sponsor
Title Sponsor
CRAN Symposium
The 2023 CRAN Symposium is a day of informative sessions focused on impactful topics relevant to custom residential architects. The day includes networking, opportunities to connect with vendors, as well as a cocktail reception to be held in the evening after the symposium.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Breakfast and/or Lunch Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Friend
Supporter
Lead
Guess-a-Sketch
Guess-A-Sketch brings together our great community of architects, architecture enthusiasts, young professionals, and suppliers and consultants for an architecture-themed Pictionary competition and networking event! Spectators can watch some of Chicago's most well-known architects sketch iconic buildings while competing teams try to guess to claim the Championship title. Spectators can also guess to win prizes!
A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit AIA Chicago Foundation scholarship funds.
1869Circle Eligible.
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Title Sponsor
All Star
MVP
Bar Sponsor
Team Player
Rookie
Advertising Opportunities
Vendor Education Program
The Vendors Education Program (VEP) is an opportunity for architecture and design-related vendors to present to AIA Chicago members and industry professionals, either utilizing the space at AIA Chicago or an online platform. This will give your company exposure to our nearly 4,000 architect and affiliate members, as well as promotion of the event to our email audience.
1869Circle Eligible.
Affiliate AIA Chicago Firm Member
Non-Member
1 Benefit applicable if information and payment has been made at least three weeks prior to event.
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Chicago Architect Magazine
Promote your company or organization with an advertisement in Chicago Architect, AIA Chicago’s in-house magazine. Published four times a year, Chicago Architect is the primary outreach tool of AIA Chicago and distributed to our 4,000 members. 1869Circle Eligible.
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Email Advertising
AIA Chicago E-News
Place your company or organization's products, services, events, or press releases with a clickable link in the AIA Chicago e-News, distributed every other week to over 14,300 subscribers. Rates vary, bulk rates apply. 1869Circle Eligible.
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AIA Chicago Dedicated E-Blast
Send a specialized e-Blast to AIA Chicago’s list of over 14,300 subscribers. 1869Circle Eligible.
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Website Advertising
Advertising on this website is a great way to reach thousands of visitors and offers cost-effective opportunities to position your company as a leader in front of an influential group of architectural professionals. This is a key resource for the Chicago design community and members and visitors alike can discover ways to maximize their involvement.
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