A catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning, and design through HipHop music for 7th-9th graders.

A college-preparatory & portfolio-building

experience for 9th-12th graders and rising college Freshmen.

HipHop Camp

Grades 7-9

July 11-15, 10am-2pm

Free : : 40 Participants Max

Location provided to accepted applicants

Memphis, TN

Questions: Downtown Memphis Commission

huston@downtownmemphis.com    901-575-0561

This one week intensive experience is designed to introduce under represented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative place making and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. It is based on the “4C’s”: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking. Students are paired with architects, urban planners, designers, community activists and hip hop artists to create unique visions for their communities which include the creation of physical models, digital models and the creation of a Hip Hop Architecture track and music video summarizing their designs.

Hosted by

Scholars Institute

Grades 9-12 & Rising Freshmen

Session 1: July 11-15, 9am-2pm

Session 2: July 18-22, 9am-2pm

Awards Ceremony: July 28, 6pm

$200 Early Bird (ends June 15); $225 Regular

Scholarships Available : : 20 Participants Max

CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design

at Beale Street Landing

251 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN

Questions: AIA Memphis

alombardo@aiamemphis.org     901-525-3818



University of Memphis Department of Architecture faculty and architects from AIA Memphis provide an introduction to architectural and structural concepts, model building and freehand drawing. Visit Memphis architecture firms, tour area building projects and hear from the architects who imagined them. Work to solve design puzzles, learn about sustainable construction, how buildings contribute to 40% of all carbon emissions and small incremental steps each of us can take to help resolve the climate crisis. 

Participants are tracked through high school and are eligible to receive assistance with college selection, admissions & financial aid.

Tuition covers instruction, materials, field trips, and tours. Scholarships are available. Email alombardo@aiamemphis.org describing the financial need along with 2 letters of support from area High School faculty.

Department of Architecture

CiV, the Center for Architecture + Design is located at Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive. Enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River, the Memphis city skyline and both bridges to Arkansas. Your creative energy will flourish in this spectacular space. Join us!