Get Involved

Your college experience is what you make it, so get involved. Research shows that some of the best learning comes from outside the classroom, working with your peers. Art & Design students have a number of clubs and activities available to immerse students in art and art creation. Departmental clubs set up portfolio reviews with alumni and industry professionals to extend, diversify, and enrich the learning experience. They also plan studio, gallery, and museum tours from Los Angeles up to San Francisco. We have a student-run magazine called .RAW for students to publish their work and gain editorial, graphic design and publishing experience. Every quarter Club 34 hosts Push Pin, an event where all students are invited to display their art work around the department. Push Pin creates an opportunity for students to engage with other classes and concentrations, helping build a community of creativity and professionalism within the Art and Design Department. The department also hosts guests speakers from all of the art areas to provide inspiration and knowledge. We recommend attending all of the lectures, even if it is outside of your concentration.

 

Clubs and Activities

 

Animation Club

Cal Poly Animation Club is a collective of animators (and those interested in animation/ or interested in becoming animators) where we get together to animate and hone our skills. Over the last two years, we’ve produced over 10 shorts, which get shown off to the community at the big Celebration of Animation we host at the end of the year. There’s no skill requirement to join, and even if you don’t like to draw, we work in 3D animation and stop motion!

Our Instagram: @CalPolyAnimation

 

Club 34

We are Club 34, Cal Poly's social art club. We want to create a community space where students from all majors and disciplinary fields can come and create art. We want to allow students to explore different artistic media, learn about artists and events, and build a community with like-minded, creative people across the university. Club 34 welcomes everyone, and provides a safe space for learning, socializing, and creative expression.

Our Instagram: @club.thirtyfour

 

Fiber Arts Club

 Do you like to crochet, knit, sew, or embroider? Or are you interested in learning how? Come join the Cal Poly Fiber Arts Club where any skill level is welcome! We are a club for students interested in Fiber Arts designed to serve as a safe space on campus to come together and have fun, de-stress, learn a new craft, or just hangout! 

Our Instagram: @CalPolyFiberArts

 

Design Lab

Design Lab provides a space for designers and professionals to connect, collaborate on projects, and learn more about each other and the industry. Our members are passionate about all things design-related, including graphic design, typography, UX/UI, interaction design, and more. Join us for events such as creative workshops, studio tours, and talks with speakers from throughout the industry. We aim to empower designers through mentorship, community, and connection. 

Our Instagram: @designlab_calpoly

 

.RAW Journal of Art & Design

.RAW is a student-run editorial project that showcases the work of Art and Design majors and minors. This is a great opportunity to share your work and have it archived online.

Check out the journal’s Instagram @artmag.raw and for moving image submissions see our Vimeo page. Also see all other past editions at the Digital Commons Site.

Our Instagram: @artmag.RAW

 

Studio Art Club

Who are we? We are an inclusive, empowering, student-driven organization that focuses on fostering an appreciation and a creative environment for the arts. We welcome all varieties of art and design mediums, and anyone interested in getting more involved in the arts, on and off campus.

Our Instagram: @CalPolyStudioArtClub