| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| AIGA | AIGA, the professional association for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution.
Membership is open to all majors. |
| ASID / IIDA | Interior Design students meet to organize events, field trips, social events, and charitable events. The students become members of the national ASID organization and have many opportunities to network with professionals. |
| Audio Club | Contact by: NicoleDeKraker@Ferris.edu. |
| Bodies of Art | Students from any major are invited to become a part of this very large group. The goal of the group is to plan and implement the annual Bodies of Art Show. Come to one of our meetings to hear details about the 2010 Show. Contact by: Facebook – Bodies of Art – KCAD Fashion Club Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm in room 212 |
| Canstruction Club | This is a group that plans a regional event for a national competition. Canstruction pairs students with engineers, architects, and designers to create huge sculptures made from canned goods. The sculptures are juried in five categories by local celebrities – the winners in Grand Rapids are sent to compete in New York. After the exhibit in Grand Rapids is complete – all cans are donated to the Salvation Army. |
| Furniture Design Club | The Furniture Club meets with the intention of informing its’ members of annual events, contests, and scholarships; acting as a resource for networking between the junior and senior level students and those new to the program. On a basic level, we create a collective of students with the same drive and interests. |
| IDSA | Industrial Design students, this is your student chapter of the national organization. You will have access to professional and social events in the area. Students annually travel to the Mideast Michigan regional conference of IDSA. |
Illustration Club |
The Illustration Club is your connection to all illustration insider information – i.e. The Society of Illustrators (New York), scholarship opportunities, and local arts events. They also get involved with service projects like the Kentwood Jaycees Forest of Fear, each year. Contact by: The Creative Divide – The Kendall Illustration Club Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm in room 708 |
| Kendall Art Education Student Association | Art Education students will learn about the Michigan Art Education Association, opportunities to get involved with local arts education projects, service projects, and conferences. |
| Kendall Christian Fellowship | Kendall Christian Fellowship is open to everyone who is seeking to learn and study more about Christianity. This group meets regularly to worship and praise the Lord, study the Bible, and encourage each other in the journey taken with Christ. KCF also seeks to explore and develop members’ artistic gifts for the glory of God and service to others. Kendall Christian Fellowship’s goal is to create a strong community of believers and to rock this world for Christ! |
| Kendall Clay Collective | Contact by: NicoleDeKraker@ferris.edu Contact the organization for meeting dates/times/locations. |
| Kendall Club Tennis | This club offers a variety of opportunities to play tennis. |
| Kendall Colors | The goal of Kendall Colors is to diversify and unify. We aim to help the College build a diverse, multicultural community and learn about each other. |
| Kendall Green Council | Green Council is focused on educating Kendall students, faculty and staff on improving the impact we leave on the environment. The group plans events, attends lectures/seminars/conferences, offers green social activities, and much more. Join us at one of our meetings for more information. |
| Kendall Photography Association | The Kendall Photography Association is a student-run club focused on getting students, faculty, and the Grand Rapids community interested in photography. The group holds student exhibitions, volunteers for charitable organizations, and collaborates with other clubs to organize/photograph events. The main goal is to allow anyone the opportunity to get involved and broaden his or her appreciation for photography as an art form. |
| Kendall Pride | Kendall’s LGBTQ student organization – we offer educational and social events regarding LGBTQ life. Join us at one of our meetings to hear more and become involved. |
| Medisphere Club | This club dedicates its’ time to developing and maintaining Kendall’s Meditation Room. The Meditation Room is located in the Activities and Resource Center. |
| Metals and Jewelry Guild | Our guild consists of artist members of different levels of education who all possess unique styles and aesthetics. Each week, these committed artists come together with their own ideas, character, and unique skills to share their passion for designing and creating beautiful objects. Our guild thrives on attending or taking part in local and international events through which we can be inspired, or become educated on new ideas or skills related to our craft. |
| MFA Club | |
| Painting Club | The Painting Club’s members seek to connect Kendall College of Art and Design to the surrounding community through events and activities focused in fine arts. We offer opportunities for students to build their resumes along with increasing their involvement within the College and the Grand Rapids art community. |
| Printmaking Club | Calling all printmakers or those curious about printmaking – this club’s purpose is to discuss and experiment with printmaking. |
| Society of Visual Inquiry | This group inspires artists through adventures in visual culture. It also makes available logistical solutions for journeys to and from regional places of relevant interest. |
| Vitamin D: Drawing Club | A student group focused on drawing. Vitamin D focuses on several areas of drawing, professional development, social networking, fundraising and community service. Priority is placed on maintaining a student moderated open figure drawing session (once a week), group critiques, exhibition opportunities and community service. |
