The university Art Club reactivated this year and is seeking additional members.
Students said the club had low participation last year, but is more organized this semester and is searching for members.
The first meeting was scheduled Tuesday in the main studio of Norick Art Center. Current members planned to discuss perspective members, meeting dates and convenient meeting times at the club’s first meeting, said Paris Thomas, studio art freshman.
Thomas said the club welcomes anyone who enjoys art.
“I like being part of the Art Club because it gives me the chance to meet new people who also enjoy doing art as a hobby,” Thomas said. “We are a club for people of all majors to get together to discuss and create art together. I hope that Art Club will grow and be something that gives people a chance to have a bit of fun during the week.”
Shakurah Maynard, studio art junior, is also a member of the club. Maynard served as president last year and plans to remain a member this year.
“I’m looking forward to making collaborative artwork that’s more visible on campus,” Maynard said. “The art building is really tucked away, so the art students don’t get to show off as much as other, more centralized majors. A lot of our talent here goes under the radar.”
Heather Lunsford, director of the School of Visual Arts, was newly named the club’s adviser. Lunsford said she hopes to see more campus involvement with the art school.
“I hope the Art Club helps promote all of our artist engagement, our gallery experience, and I also hope they bring in people to have art experiences,” Lunsford said. “Sometimes the kids on campus don’t notice that it’s happening over here.”
Lunsford said she encourages everyone to join Art Club, regardless of grade or major. Students can email Lunsford at hklunsford@okcu.edu for more information.
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