There are many student organizations on campus. Current listings and information about them can be found in the Office of Student Activities located in CMU 229, (218) 477-2790, or by visiting the web site at web.mnstate.edu/osa

Current Art Organizations

  • Photography Guild

    • The Photography Guild is composed of and operated entirely by students, and guided by a faculty advisor. It is a professionally-oriented organization dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of photography. The membership is made up of students of Minnesota State University Moorhead and residents of the Fargo-Moorhead area. Organizational objectives are achieved through exhibitions, seminars, lectures, and other related activities and events in the photographic arts.

  • Ceramics Guild

    • Students operate this organization with assistance from a faculty advisor. The purpose of this organization is to promote interest in ceramic arts with out-of-class experiences related to the ceramic arts. This is achieved through special events, visits to ceramic artists' studios, attending gallery/museum exhibitions, art sales, and lectures.

  • clubDesign/ AIGA

    • AIGA is a national organization dedicated to promoting graphic design as a professional occupation. The AIGA encourages the highest level of professional conduct in design. Design students are invited to become student members as they prepare for design practice, with a long-term goal of continuing personal and creative growth.

  • Figure Drawing Co-op

    • Students may join the Life Drawing Co-op each semester, which requires a fee to participate. The Co-op provides the opportunity to work from live models outside of the regular classroom setting. The Co-op is student-run.

  • National Art Education Association (NAEA)

    • The MSUM chapter of the National Art Education Association is a student organization for art education majors. This group focuses on providing on campus events and off campus opportunities for future art teachers. Major goals of the organization include providing additional lesson planning and teaching opportunities as well as chances to attend both state and national art teacher conferences during the course of a student's program. A nominal $5 membership fee is collected.