Did you know that the third week in September is National Keep Kids Creative Week? It was founded by Artist Bruce Van Patter in 2003. He wanted to focus a week on removing distractions from kids being creative. And guess who provides those types of opportunities year-round? Next Great Architects.

The school year is officially over! Students are happy and parents are searching for creative ways to engage their children in meaningful activities. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce students to architecture.

It’s May! Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and it's also National Mental Health Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to reducing the stigma and sharing resources and tips. We are going to do the same by focusing on mental health in architecture. Mental health is extremely important and impacts how a person thinks, feels, interacts, and navigates life. The profession of architecture has a significant impact on the mental health of those who are pursuing and practicing within the industry.

In April we are celebrating National Internship Awareness Month. This is the time when students are seeking summer internships in their preferred field of study. Those students who want to pursue architecture will participate in an internship known as the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) which is developed by NCARB, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Next Great Architects celebrates Women’s History Month with this year’s theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

Next Great Architects will focus on Black History in Architecture this month, and we hope that our readers are inspired and learn about someone new.

The core of what Next Great Architects stands for is mentorship. We were founded to be the resource for those pursuing architecture who need support.