Undergraduate Student Organizations
Animation Club To sponsor educational workshops, collaborate on creative projects, and enjoy animation in its limitless forms. Contact: ohiostateanimationclub@gmail.com
ART & RESILIENCE Interested in joining an Art & Resilience Student org? Interested in building community at the intersections of Art & Resilience? If you have any interest in the arts (no expertise is necessary) and how it can be used to build personal and collective wellbeing...through community healing, healthy social connection, restorative justice, or any of the other wonderful manifestations of art — we want to hear your ideas. Art & Resilience, an initiative growing from a new department of the same name at the Wexner Center for the Arts, seeks to bring together those who create, those who are curious, and those who do to inspire new ways of building resilience amongst our communities. We are looking for kind, open-minded, diverse humans interested in “Art for Our Sake.” Contact: https://groupme.com/join_group/86279727/AXqcvjLT !
Art & Technology Student Club The Art & Tech Student Club is for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Art who are interested in making, showing, discussing, and viewing visual art related to technology. This club is dedicated to organizing events and activities and bringing visiting artists to provide new experiences to help members grow socially and professionally. Contact osuartandtechclub@gmail.com
ARTS4Hearts Arts4Hearts is devoted to bringing arts education workshops to underfunded primary and middle schools in Columbus, OH, while building a database of school connections and event frameworks to further the goals of adjacent OSU organizations, while inspiring artistic creativity in schools and alleviating arts-teacher stress. Contact: arts4hearts614@gmail.com
Business of Entertainment Club A professional development club aimed at students wanting to entertain the entertainment industry. We explore this and adjacent fields by integrating the arts, media, and business fields through workshops, site visits, speakers, panels, and networking events. Perfect for anyone interested in film, music, dance, content creation, advertising, talent management, and anything related to the broad industry of entertainment! Our interdisciplinary club is constantly evolving and looking for new perspectives as we continue to grow. We are currently active on campus. Contact: bec.ohiostate@gmail.com
Cinėseries Cinéseries is a student-lead group that organizes monthly screening series in collaboration with the Wexner Center for the Arts. We aim to offer a space for students and the community to engage with film and expanded cinema from makers from a variety of backgrounds. We aspire to create an environment conducive to critical engagement by inviting filmmakers to showcase work that takes risks, challenges norms, and opens a conversation by devoting to a wide range of artist-centered and independent media. Contact: cineseries.osu@gmail.com
CTRL+PAINT CTRL + Paint is a traditional oil painting and digital art club that also offers community service opportunities. Our club provides oil painting resources such as paints, brushes, canvases, solvents, and more for a small fee of $15/year. We aim to provide a safe drawing space for all digital artists and painters and to utilize art to promote positive impact through service and fundraisers in the community. We meet every week to paint together in Hopkins Hall, with fun events every month! Our goal is to improve our artistic skills as a community through peer feedback while also providing a place to freely paint and meet other artists. Additionally, while improving our own artistic abilities, we will give back to the community through art volunteer programs and fundraisers run in collaboration with local organizations such as the Columbus Metropolitan Library, P.E.E.R Center, and Fresh A.I.R. Art Gallery (Southeast Healthcare). In essence, we spread joy and wellness through our common love of art. Contact: ctrlnpaint@gmail.com
Game Creation Club A student organization dedicated to providing the environment and resources for learning the process of developing video games. Students and other members in all fields of study, regardless of experience, have the ability to collaborate on development projects, compete in contests, learn, and have fun in a social community. Various speakers and recruiters are brought in as often as possible as well. Contact: GCCatOSU@gmail.com
Glass Club at Ohio State The purpose of the Glass Club at Ohio State is to educate members and any interested people within the university in the glass arts. The club undertakes glass making demonstrations by alumni and service activity weekly, it brings to The Ohio State University prominent visiting artists in the glassmaking field, and supports participation by students in anything related to the field of glass. Contact: haurani.3@osu.edu
Graduate Student Art Club The Graduate Students Art Club is a community-building, professional development, and networking group for all Graduate Students enrolled in the Department of Art at The Ohio State University. Its members are interested in making, sharing, discussing, and viewing visual art. This club is dedicated to organizing events and activities to strengthen the relationships between its members and the world wide art community. The club also works to provide new experiences which help it’s members to grow socially and professionally. Contact: schubel.3@osu.edu
Medical Illustrations Club The Medical Illustration Club aims to enhance students' understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and medical structures through the art of scientific drawing. By combining creativity with scientific accuracy, members will deepen their comprehension of complex biological systems through hands-on, visual learning. The club provides a collaborative space for students to sketch, diagram, and illustrate anatomical and physiological structures, promoting both artistic skill development and a stronger grasp of medical concepts. Additionally, the club seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between science and art enthusiasts, encouraging creative expression while reinforcing essential medical knowledge. Contact: https://groupme.com/join_group/113028198/5yigOC6W
PICO Photography, Images and Cinematography Organization Provide opportunities for people who are interested in photography. Fuse the cultural diversities. Hold Discussion meetings with members. Organize photography events including taking photos and holding exhibitions. Contact: picoosu@outlook.com
Student League of Independent Ceramists The purpose of SLIC is to educate members and any interested people within the university in the ceramic arts. The club holds events, supports exhibitions of student work, brings to The Ohio State University prominent visiting artists in the field, and supports participation in national events and exhibitions related to the field of ceramics. Contact osuslicclub@gmail.com
Student Printmakers' Association The SPA is an organization that supplies students with opportunities to explore diverse printmaking techniques via guest lectures, workshops, and seminars. As an OSU student organization centered in the Print Shop, we have the resources, support, and facilities to pursue student-driven initiatives to bolster, complement, and exceed the academic experiences offered through the Printmaking Department classes and curriculum. In addition, community building events and fundraising initiatives will bring members together as we work towards the possibility of providing opportunities to send or aid members in attending national conferences and workshops. Contact: osustudentprintmakers@gmail.com
WILD Wilderness Imaging and Landscape Discovery Wilderness Imaging and Landscape Discovery (WILD) is dedicated to bringing together students passionate about landscape, nature, and outdoor photography. Our mission is to foster creative expression, enhance technical photography skills, and build an inclusive community through outdoor photography trips, workshops, and peer feedback sessions. Contact: wild2026@yahoo.com
More student organizations can be found through the Office of Student Life