Clubs and Orgs

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Make the most of your university experience and grow, learn, laugh, and run with us. With dozens of clubs and organizations to choose from, you’re sure to find a new creative outlet and build lifelong relationships. Join students with similar interests to discuss ideas, promote your work, form collaborations, and share information. Below are just some examples of the clubs and organizations that have been part of the Academy throughout the years.

All university clubs are open to all Academy of Art University students.

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American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Architecture Club

Connect with architecture students, build professional skills, and take part in programs that strengthen design education and the profession.

aias@academyart.edu

academyart@aias.org • aias.org

Beyond the Front Row (BtFR)

The official School of Fashion club, bringing students together through creative events, community, and hands-on opportunities, including helping put on the School of Fashion annual show.

btfr@academyart.edu

@artu_beyondthefrontrow

Black Student Union

A space for Black students and allies to connect, build community, celebrate culture, and make sure student voices are heard.

bsu@academyart.edu

Events • Community • Student leadership

Book Club

Read one book a month and come talk about it. Good conversation, strong opinions, and absolutely no English-major energy required.

campuslife@academyart.edu

Monthly meetings • In person + online

The Design Collective

A collaborative space for designers and artists to experiment, sharpen their skills, and push ideas through workshops and creative challenges.

thedesigncollective@academyart.edu

@thedesigncollective8

Fine Art Club

A welcoming place to make work, trade ideas, visit exhibitions, and grow alongside artists at every experience level.

fineartclub@academyart.edu

@fineart_club_artu

Interior Architecture & Design (IAD) Club

Meet students interested in interiors and architecture for constructive discussion, creative inspiration, and social connection.

iadclub@academyart.edu

@iadclub

Miniature Painting Club

Paint tabletop miniatures, share techniques, and bring your favorite Warhammer, D&D, and board-game figures to life.

miniaturepaintingclub@academyart.edu

Game Night • Thursdays • 5-9 PM • 180 New Montgomery

National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Architecture Club

Amplify the voices of minority architecture students through collaboration, innovation, shared experience, and excellence.

nomas@academyart.edu

@nomasaau

Outloud! LGBTQIA+ Club

An inclusive support network for LGBTQIA+ students and alumni, centered on individuality, equality, safety, and belonging.

outloud@academyart.edu

@artuoutloud

Photography Club

Meet photographers across styles and skill levels to share work, trade feedback, plan shoots, and explore San Francisco together.

photographyclub@academyart.edu

Critiques • Photo walks • Creative community

Tea Time Animation

Connect with animation students and alumni for industry conversation, guest speakers, peer critique, and a stronger creative network.

teatimeanimation@academyart.edu

linktr.ee/TeaTimeAnimation

Visionaries Concept Art Club

Build worlds together through a shared, studio-style concept art project while developing new skills and learning from industry professionals.

visionaries@academyart.edu

Concept art • Worldbuilding • Collaboration

WIA Animation Club

Support equity across animation and games, connect with a welcoming creative community, and access resources for every part of the pipeline.

WIA@academyart.edu

@wia_artu • linktr.ee/WIA_ArtU