Date: May 31st, 2018
Time: 17:00 - until late
Location: Picaroons General Store, 32 Canterbury Street, Saint John, NB

SAINT JOHN, Monday, May 28, 2018 - The official launch of Building Equality in Architecture Atlantic (BEA Atlantic) will be held at Picaroons General Store on Thursday, May 31st from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in partnership with Building Equality in Architecture Toronto (BEAT). Titled “Women of the Round Table,” this inaugural networking social and celebration invites friends, partners, allies, and colleagues to attend in support of this exciting initiative and share ideas on how on to propel the project forward in Atlantic Canada. The keystone of BEA Atlantic is leveraging opportunities for women, men, students and practitioners to engage with women leaders and mentors in our profession; creating connectivity with and visibility of women led design excellence across eastern Canada. To capture this momentous occasion, a photographer will be on hand to take a group photo of all women in attendance at 6:00pm - sharp. Introductory words of welcome will be given by collaborator and BEAT Managing Director Camille Mitchell, as well as award winning architects, and BEAT advisors Bridget Shim – principal architect and co-founder of Shim Sutcliffe Architects - and Shirley Blumberg – founding partner at KPMB Architects.

A laneway party on Grannan Lane will follow the “Women of the Round Table” event – all supporters are welcome. BEAT was formed in October 2015 by a team of dedicated architects and designers with the support of local established architects. It is an independent organization dedicated to supporting equality and diversity in the profession of architecture through advocacy, community engagement and professional development. As its Atlantic Canadian arm, BEA Atlantic will develop web content, programming and social events – such as retreats and charettes – in collaboration with our BEAT colleagues and advisors, as well as architectural allies and advocates throughout the region and beyond to support continued mentorship, networking and leadership opportunities for women in the

architectural profession, and collaborative fields. BEA Atlantic is the voice for quality architecture in the Atlantic Region. ‘Women of the Round Table’ is an official event of the 2018 RAIC/AANB Festival of Architecture and made possible by the Architects Association of New Brunswick (AANB). The Festival of Architecture is an annual event that brings architects, interns, and students from across Canada together to celebrate the journey of architecture; its cultural legacy, the outstanding achievements of Canada’s design professionals, and the opportunities of tomorrow. BEA Atlantic looks forward to having you join us as we chart our journey – getting there from here.

For inquiries, please contact Monica Adair or Melissa Wakefield.

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