Students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities throughout campus. These registered student organizations (RSO) are for and by students at the School of Art + Art History + Design.
Graduate Students of Art History (GSAH)
GSAH aims to create an inclusive and actively anti-racist art history by seeking out, researching, and teaching the work of artists and scholars who are often left on the margins. GSA is supported by the Art History faculty within the School of Art + Art History + Design.
The Basement is an online gallery publication created for and by students at the University of Washington School of Art + Art History + Design. Its goal is to share students' art and other creative works and provide a common space for them to connect with peers and their work across disciplines.
The Third Space, previously "Our Playground", is a student-run artist collective. It is another place for artists and students to express and learn artfully outside of institutional confinements through installations in the Art Building courtyard.
MESH is a passionate community of fashion enthusiasts based at the University of Washington, dedicated to making the world of fashion more inclusive and accessible to all. Its mission comes to life through a blend of engaging workshops, exciting events that bring together people from all backgrounds, and nurturing connections in the fashion industry to offer practical industry experience. The highlight of the year is its annual fashion show, an occasion where students, designers, and fashion enthusiasts unite to immerse themselves in style, ignite their creative spirits, and collectively explore the limitless horizons of the fashion world.
The UW chapter of the Industrial Designers Society of America is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of industrial design through education, networking, and advocacy. It connects students and professionals in the design community, offering resources like workshops, conferences, and career development programs.
UW Printmaking Association is a collective of University of Washington students, alumni, staff, and faculty who have an avid interest in the expanding field of print arts.
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