The Architectural League of New York is a non-profit organization "for creative and intellectual work in architecture, urbanism, and related disciplines".
The league dates from 1881, when Cass Gilbert organized meetings at the Salmagundi Club for young architects. In early years, members took turns assigning sketch problems with solutions then critiqued by established architects. In 1886 it was restarted by architect Russell Sturgis with exhibitions, lectures, dinners, tours, and juried annual exhibitions.
In 1934, the league allowed women to become members; Nancy Vincent McClelland was the first woman to join among many others.
During its history, many of New York's most prominent architects have served as president, including George B. Post, Henry Hardenbergh, Grosvenor Atterbury, Raymond Hood, Ralph Walker, and more recently, Robert A.M. Stern, Frances Halsband, Paul Byard, and Billie Tsien. In 2018, Paul Lewis was elected President.[1]
The league embraces collaboration across the arts. Muralists and sculptors are invited to become members, and annual exhibitions have included sections for landscape architecture, painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
- ^ Hilburg, Jonathan (2018-07-02). "Paul Lewis elected newest President of Architectural League of New York". The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved 2021-02-23.