Upcoming Events
Interested in getting involved in NOMA Central Texas?
Click on the calendar events or scroll down to learn more about the upcoming events and programming!
General Events:
Committee Meetings | monthly
General Body Meetings | quarterly
Member Socials | every other month
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
Empower Design Symposium | 3Fold
2026 EMPOWER DESIGN SYMPOSIUM | 3FOLD
ACT III: FOLDING AS A LENS FOR HISTORY, DESIGN, & POSSIBILITY
The Central Texas Chapter of The National Organization of Minority Architects presents the third annual Empower Design Symposium on February 21st, 2026.
Location: San Antonio, RVK Architecture
Time: 9AM -4PM
Fees: Professional: $25 | Student: $5
Lunch, Snacks and Drinks will be provided by NOMA Central Texas!
The upcoming Symposium will take place in San Antonio, Texas and showcase engaging short format presentations (15-20 minutes) around topics on Architecture, Design, Advocacy, and Justice (see below). The purpose of the Empower Design Symposium is to educate members on issues that impact our local communities and highlight the ways that people are addressing these issues. We are asking members of our community to come share their particular area of knowledge and expertise to empower all of us to be able to be more effective in our roles as Architects and Designers. Join us as we tapped into the amazing wealth of thought leadership and curiosity that we have in our Texas Region and engaged in high impact discussions. Click HERE to learn more!
CALL FOR PRESENTERS: DEADLINE EXTENDED
Statements of intent should be sent by November 14, 2026, to the address admin@nomacentraltx.org. Presentations can be submitted by individuals or groups. Individuals can submit more than one Presentation Intent. Please submit each Presentation Intent separately.
Check out the presenter brief for more details & information!
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
Holiday Party
NOMA Central Texas invites you to our Annual Holiday Party in Austin! Join us to celebrate the conclusion of another wonderful year.
When: Saturday, December 6th, 6:30 PM -10 PM
Where: Austin, TX
(address will be shared in RSVP confirmation!)
Dress up in your favorite cocktail attire and join us at The Edgeland House, in East Austin for this year’s party!
In the spirit of the Holiday season, we would love to gather with our NOMA members, sponsors, and friends for our final event of 2025.
We hope to see you all there! Refreshments and small bites will be provided.
Students & Sponsors:
Please email communication@nomacentraltx.org for a discount code!
Not a member and interested in learning more? Join us at our Holiday Party!
Please make sure to click on the red “cart” icon at the bottom right corner of the screen to complete the checkout process.
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
NOMA CenTex Professional Development Week!
NOMA Central Texas invites you to our first Professional Development Week! In place of our Q4 general body meeting, we want to help you collect any last-minute CEUs and dive into the technical side of the design and construction industry.
Join us for a week of virtual presentations covering a variety of topics, every day, November 10th-14th, from 12:00-1:30 PM. All presentations will have CEU credit, this is a great opportunity to collect continuing education hours for free!
Mark your calendars, and please fill out the interest form below if you would like to attend!
Calendar invites with meeting links will be sent out based on form responses.
Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
NOMA National Conference
Conference is just around the corner! Join us in representing the NOMA Central Texas Chapter and register today!
The NOMA Kansas City Chapter is looking forward to welcoming you to the 2025 NOMA Annual Conference: Future Unfolding!
Kansas City is a city on the move—famous for jazz, BBQ, sports, and now, for bold growth and innovation. As we prepare to host the 2026 World Cup and continue reshaping our downtown, we’re asking: how do we build a future that’s truly equitable and inclusive?
This year’s theme challenges us to reflect, reimagine, and take action. Kansas City’s spirit of resilience, creativity, and community pride is everywhere—from 18th & Vine to the Crossroads Arts District, from iconic stadiums to pioneering small businesses.
Founded in 2019, the Kansas City NOMA Chapter is honored to host this year’s gathering. Together, let’s celebrate, connect, and shape a future that uplifts everyone.
Late registration begins August 11th so register today for the best rates and while there’s still room!
Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Member Social
Join NOMA Central Texas for a member social! We want to hear your feedback on our programming to date and get your thoughts on what our chapter can do to support our membership moving forward!
WHEN:
Thursday, September 18th, 6PM
WHERE:
Austin Location | Central Machine Works, 4824 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
San Antonio Location | The Cove, 606 W Cypress St, San Antonio, TX 78212
Come chat and connect with our members & leadership — from 6 - 6:30 PM, your first drink is on us! Our member socials are open to everyone, members, non-members, any anyone curious to learn more about NOMA Central Texas and our mission. Hope to see you there!
Design Symposium Taskforce Meeting
Planning efforts are underway for the 2026 NOMA Central Texas Empower Design Symposium, and we need your help!
If you are interested in helping plan next year’s symposium, please reach out to programming-planning@nomacentraltx.org for the meeting link and more information.
Planning meetings will take place every other week on Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, starting Thursday, September 11th.
Check out previous Design Symposiums and learn more HERE.
Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Bryan C. Lee & Germane Barnes Session at AIA Austin DEC
DESIGNING AGENCY: RACE, PLACE, AND THE FUTURE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
AIA Austin will be hosting NOMA National President Bryan C. Lee and Germane Barnes for a two-hour session at the2025 AIA Austin Design Excellence Conference! Join us for an open, unscripted conversation. Through stories, projects, and personal insights, this session will explore architecture as a tool for resistance, storytelling, and cultural affirmation—pushing beyond buildings to examine how space shapes, and is shaped by, race, memory, power, and identity.
WHERE: Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
WHEN: Fri, Aug 22, 2025 1:10 PM - 3:10 PM
NOMA members can register to attend the single session at the link below
NOMA Central Texas will be hosting a Happy Hour after the session with both Bryan C. Lee & Germane Barnes. We hope you can join us!
WHERE: Codependent Cocktails + Coffee | 301 West Ave STE 110, Austin, TX 78701
WHEN: Friday, August 22, 2025 6 PM - 7:30 PM
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We encourage our members and partners to attend the full Design Excellence Conference! Registration link below.
If you are not an AIA member, but would like to take advantage of NOMA member pricing, use discount code “NOMA” with the non-member registration
NOMA National Q3 Virtual Town Hall
Join NOMA National’s Q3 Virtual Town Hall and Board Meting taking place live from Toronto! It’s your chance to hear key updates, celebrate out community, and connect with fellow members across the country.
WHEN: August 15th, 6PM EST
WHERE: Virtual Meeting (Registration below)
BONUS: All Zoom registerants will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE NOMA National Conference Registration for KC:FUTURE UNFOLDING!
Q3 General Body Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Q3 General Body Meeting
WHERE: Clay Imports | 12024 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Overland Partners | 203 E Jones Ave Unit 104, San Antonio, TX 78215 (watch party!)
WHEN: Thursday, August 14th | 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Join us at Clay Imports on August 14th at 5:30 PM for the NOMA Central Texas Q3 General Body Meeting, followed by a Book Talk with Dr. Fred McGhee. Dr. McGhee will be discussing “Crisis of the African American Architect” by Melvin Mitchell, FAIA, and other African American architects & activists such as Benjamin F. McAdoo.
There will be a live stream that members can tune into virtually. In person space is limited, so please RSVP below!
Parking is limited at the Austin venue. Please consider carpooling or ridesharing! Parking maps for both locations provided below.
First time joining or have questions? email: noma@nomacentraltx.org
Check our August Monthly Newsletter for the Zoom link!
AUSTIN IN PERSON RSVP
SAN ANTONIO IN PERSON RSVP
Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Planning & Activities Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Project Pipeline
Join us for Happy Hour after Camp on Friday, July 11th at 4:30 PM:
Austin | Cosmic Saltillo
1300 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702
San Antonio | Idle Beer Hall
414 Brooklyn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Rio Grande Valley | The Library @ La Rioja
1135 E Washington St, Brownsville, TX 78520
Programming & Activities Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Project Pipeline Taskforce Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Programming & Activities Committee, email: programming-activities@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Membership Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Membership Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Membership Committee, email: membership@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE
Communications Committee Meeting
NOMA Central Texas - Communication Committee Meeting
If you would like to join the monthly meeting and get more involved with the NOMA Central Texas Communications Committee, email: communication@nomacentraltx.org
Learn more about all NOMA Central Texas Committees HERE