This APT DC session, presented by the International Masonry Institute and Cathedral Stone Products, Inc., will include a Jahn Hands On Masonry Restoration Workshop and Presentation where attendees will learn about the various types of masonry failures, the outdated techniques that are the primary causes of premature failures, and techniques that will lead to masonry repairs that last much longer, perhaps even permanently. The agenda is as follows:

8:00 AM - 8:30,  Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45,  Brief Overview of International Masonry Institute

8:45 - 9:45,  Patching, Part 1

9:45 - 10:45,  Presentation by Cathedral Stone Products on Permanent Repairs

10:45 - 11:45,  Patching, Part 2, and Liquid Demos

11:45 - 1:00 PM,  Lunch and Networking

Five (5) AIA LU | HSW Credits are available for this event. Please select this during registration and provide your AIA #.

The International Masonry Institute is located at 17101 Science Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

APT DC is pleased to announce a call for submissions for an exhibition of works of art as part of our 2025 annual symposium. We invite submissions of original works of visual art that highlight the remarkable historic resources in our region.

While the theme of the symposium is Unforeseen Conditions, the works of art are not required to conform to this theme, although this is encouraged.

At a minimum, they should represent a historic site in the APT DC region, which is defined by Washington, DC; all of Virginia; all of Maryland; all of West Virginia, and Sussex County, DE.

Suggestions for how to highlight the historic sites include:

• Materiality
• Historical Significance
• Hidden History
• Monumentality
• Regionality
• Conveys the aesthetic qualities of a place

Theme: Historic Sites of the APT DC Region

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025

Show Date: September 5, 2025

Disciplines: All visual media. Audio media not allowed.

Eligibility: Open to all experience levels.

Physical size/format restrictions: Works of art must be limited to 24” x 24” x 12" maximum and should be of a format to sit on a table or easel. If digital media is submitted, the artist is responsible for supplying their own device to show the media.

Submission Method: Submit digital images (max. 10 MB each) and a brief artist statement (200 words maximum) below.

Prizes: APT DC 2025 Symposium attendees will vote for their favorite works. Three winners will be selected to receive a free 1-year individual membership ($40 value) and the top vote getter will also receive a free registration to the 2025 annual holiday party (approx. $80 value).

Artwork Drop-off: September 5, 2025, 8:00am.

Artwork Pick-up: September 5, 2025, 5:00pm. Artists will not receive a free registration to the symposium. If you are not planning to attend the symposium, you must pick up your artwork promptly at 5:00 PM.

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