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AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition

June 3, 2017 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition
Chapter: AIA Houston
Location: Galveston, TX
Start Date: June 03, 2017 – 10:00am
End Date: June 03, 2017 – 05:00pm

Location:
East Beach
1923 Boddeker
Galveston, TX 77550

More info: https://aiahouston.org/v/site-home/AIA-Sandcastle/3m/

Contact:
mat@aiahouston.org
7135200155

Event Info
The AIA SandCastle Competition is a fund-raising event for AIA Houston and ArCH Foundation as well as one of the top five revenue generating events for the City of Galveston. This year over 60 teams have their eyes and shovels set on winning the prestigious Golden Bucket Award. Firms begin months in advance generating ideas, developing designs, and assigning duties. On the day of the event the teams, stretched along the beach front, meticulously sculpt their piles of sand and work non-stop for five hours.

The judging of the sculptures is rated on originality of concept, artistic execution, technical difficulty, carving technique, and utilization of the site. In addition to the Golden Bucket, awards are given in several categories including Best Traditional Castle, Houston-centric, Kidtastic!, Best Architectural Icon, as well as best team t-shirt design, best team signage, best costume, and public favorite. At the end of the day, everyone goes home with memories of a great day at the beach filled with fun, sand, and sun.

Details

Date:
June 3, 2017
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm