ICAA Minnesota ~ Event Photos

ICAA Institute for Classical Architecture & Art Chicago-Midwest Chapter JNK Partners Minnesota

The Institute for Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is a nonprofit membership organization committed to promoting and preserving the practice, understanding, and appreciation of classical design.

The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of ICAA was founded in 2009 to advance the organization's mission in the city of Chicago and surrounding Midwest region. The chapter offers educational events for local practitioners and enthusiasts, as well as lectures by prominent speakers from around the world focusing on classical architecture, design, fine arts, and the allied arts.

Our team of local Minnesota ICAA members is expanding the chapter's exceptional programming into the Twin Cities.

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MN State Capitol & Judicial Center Tour

Our local ICAA Chicago-Midwest committee hosted a behind-the-scenes architectural/art tour of the Minnesota State Capitol and Judicial Center - followed by an ICAA hosted happy hour at The Commodore, on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Our speaker and guide, Michael Bjornberg (FAIA, CID, NCARB), is the Vice Chair of the Capitol Area Architectural & Planning Board. He was joined by Brian Pease, Minnesota Historical Society's Capitol Site Manager, and Lissa Fine at the Judicial Center.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

Photos by Nigoja Productions, LLC.

Tour of the Basilica and Meet & Greet in Gallery 366

In October 2025, Danny Gonzales - founding board member and current Vice President of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art's Chicago-Midwest Chapter - traveled to Minneapolis for ICAA VIP Events and a Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour in Gallery 366.

Danny and local ICAA members started the afternoon with a private VIP tour of The Basilica of Saint Mary by Johan M.J. van Parys, Ph.D. - Director of Liturgy and the Sacred Arts - and ICAA Member Terry VanderWell of Evergreene Architectural Arts - who is heading the restoration of The Basilica. They then visited International Market Square (IMS) and toured the offices of ICAA Member, James McNeal Architecture (JMAD) before heading to Gallery 366 for the Cocktail Hour/ICAA Meet & Greet.

During the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed engaging conversations, learning about ICAA and our Chicago-Midwest Chapter, and experiencing the Fine Art in Gallery 366 - while enjoying food catered by The Grocer’s Table. They ended the night at Maison Margaux Chef's Table.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

Photos at Meet & Greet by Kendra Oxendale Photography