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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.
Contact by: Facebook – Kendall AIGA or kendallaiga@gmail.com
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President: Jackie McCloughan, Advisor: Jason Alger, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design

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.
Contact by: Facebook – ASID/IIDA
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President: Lauren Klawieter, Advisor: Lee Davis, Assistant Professor of Interior Design

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 2012 Show.
Contact by: Facebook "Bodies of Art" KCAD Fashion Club
Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm in room 212

President: Katie Wright, Advisor: Elise Brown, Reference and Instruction Librarian

Christian Art Society

To influence culture by way of the arts.
Contact by: Facebook
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President: Taylor Overbey, Advisor: David Gianfredi, Assistant Professor of Illustration

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.
Contact by: Facebook – Kendall College of Art and Design Furniture Club
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President: Chris Eitel, Advisors: Gayle DeBruyn, Assistant Professor of Furniture Design and Design Studies

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.
Contact by: NicoleDeKraker@ferris.edu

President: Sarah Collier, Advisor: Jonathan Moroney, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design

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 709

President: Amanda Schaub, Advisor: David Gianfredi, Assistant Professor of Illustration

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.
Contact by: Facebook or NicoleDeKraker@ferris.edu
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President: Sheri Heffron, Advisor: Dr. Cindy Todd, Associate Professor and Chair of Art Education

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!
Contact by: Facebook – Kendall Christian Fellowship
Prayer Groups:
Tuesdays from 7:30 am to 8:20 am in room 215
Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm in room 215
Large Group:
Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm in room 213

President: Samantha Patrick, Advisor: Ron Riksen, Professor of Graphic Design

Kendall Clay Collective

To advance ceramic education through building funds for workshops, visiting artists, and conferences such as Michigan Mud and NCECA. We will be discussing various sales that we have access to and how to best distribute the money earned to benefit the members of this organization.

Contact by searching for "Kendall College of Art and Design Clay Collective" on Facebook.

President: Andrew Doty, Advisor: Israel Davis, Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Functional Art

Kendall Game Club

This club brings together a diverse group of people to unite under all forms of gaming and games.
Contact through Facebook - Kendall Game Club
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President: Janette Lowen, Advisor: Gypsy Schindler, Assistant Professor of Drawing

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.
Contact by: Facebook – The Green Council
Thursdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm in room 212

President: Miranda Curtiss, Advisor: Gayle DeBruyn, Assistant Professor of Furniture Design and Design Studies

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.
Contact by: Facebook - Kendall Photography Association
Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm in room 304

President: Jaclyn Clark, Advisor: Adam DeKraker, Assistant Professor of Photography

Kendall Writers Anonymous Club

A group of Kendall College of Art and Design students who share a passion for writing. The group has regular critiques, workshops and in-meeting writing prompts, all of which are used to encourage members to grow. Also the group is generally awesome, so if you like writing or are just curious, feel free to stop by!

Contact by searching "Kendall Writers Anonymous Club" on Facebook.

Meetings are Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm in room 211.

President: Kristen Trawczynski, Advisor: Cheri Endean

Markmakers: The Drawing and Printmaking Club

A student group focused on drawing and printmaking. Markmakers focuses on several areas of drawing/printmaking, 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.

Contact them by searching "Markmakers:The Drawing and Printmaking Club" on Facebook.

President: Emily Blocker, Advisor: Stephen Halko, Assistant Professor of Drawing and Printmaking

MFA Club

MFA Club connects Kendall's graduate students with Grand Rapids and beyond. The club offers professional development opportunities such as networking, fundraising, promotional skills, and exhibition opportunities.

Contact by: kcadmfaclub@gmail.com

Officers: Tanya Bakija, Taylor Greenfield, Alison Hurley, Melissa Sirk, Advisor: Jay Constantine, Professor of Painting and Fine Arts

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.
Contact by: Facebook - The Painting Club of Kendall College of Art & Design

President: Kirbi Fagan, Advisor: Tom Post, Assistant Professor of Painting and Fine Arts

The Functioneers

Our purpose is to improve and further the already existent comradery in the Sculpture and Functional Arts program.
Contact by: Facebook – The Functioneers
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President: Christa Carroll, Advisor: Bob Marsh, Assistant Professor of Sculpture and Functional Art

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