This is an AIA Cleveland event:
Every summer, AIA Cleveland goes to the beach to raise funds for the ACE Mentor Program!
Our chapter’s signature event combines volleyball and sand castle construction to present a unique opportunity for Cleveland architects and designers to engage with the public on one of Cleveland’s premier beaches (Edgewater Beach just west of Downtown Cleveland).
Last year, in our 7th annual event, we raised $8,000 dollars for the ACE Mentorship Program Scholarship Fund. Thanks to Independence Excavating and through the assistance of Turner Construction and the Cleveland Metroparks we were able to raise a generous amount for ACE! Winners included Vocon (Best of the Beach and Runner-Up); GPD Group(Best Overall); Perspectus (Volleyball Runner-Up) and Vocon (Volleyball Winner).
We are thrilled to unveil the theme for this year’s Sand Fest: “Adventures in Pop Culture”! Prepare to show off your artistic flair as we dive into the worlds of beloved characters, iconic scenes, and unforgettable moments from film, television, and beyond. Whether you’re a fan of superheroes, classic cartoons, or timeless movie moments, this theme offers endless possibilities for creativity and fun. We can’t wait to see how you bring these pop culture adventures to life in the sand.
The ACE Mentor Program is an after-school mentorship initiative that teams fourteen CMSD student teams with architecture, construction, and engineering professionals to respond to a Cleveland-based RFP and encourage consideration of careers in design & construction. All proceeds raised go to the ACE Mentor Program scholarship fund.
