NOMA is the National Organization of Minority Architects. It began with 12 African-American architects who first met at the AIA National Convention in Detroit in 1971. The Minneapolis and St. Paul chapter carries on the legacy of those twelve individuals to work together to fight discriminatory laws that limit or bar minority architects from participating in design and construction program.

Our aims and objectives:

Create and maintain relationships with other professionals and technicians whose work affects the physical and social environment.

Encourage individuals and local firms to form a network of support and collective knowledge for us to utilize and pass to down to future professionals.

Fight discrimination and other selection policies that unfairly restrict minority architects and designers within our field.

Promote the design and development of living, working, and recreational environments.

You can go to our Contact Us page and there will be a form to fill out any questions you have. It will also help us get your email in our system so we can said you updates on future events. Otherwise, you can stay up to date by following us on our social media pages as well.

You can become a member by clicking on the Donate & Join button. This page will tell you about our membership fees and where to pay them online.