CVAD Student Organizations

American Institute of Graphic Arts

CVAD Advisor: Erica Holeman.

American Society of Interior Designers, ASID

  • Interior Design program Blog on the CVAD News and Views website

The UNT chapter for the American Society of Interior Designers participates in local charity events, social events, shows, competitions and a professional mentorship program for upperclassmen and a mentorship program for freshmen and sophomores. This program will pair the lower classmen with a junior or senior to provide support and advice on portfolio reviews, classes, projects and more.

Art History Society

The Art History Society aims to foster the appreciation of artworks and art criticism. The society extends membership to all currently enrolled UNT students and encourages scholars of all disciplines. The Society meets for group discussions, museum field trips and art lectures.

Clay Guild

  • Clay Guild on Instagram
  • Check with the Department of Studio Art, cvad.Studio@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information.

The Clay Guild has 25+ active members. It sponsors workshops such as the four-day wood fire workshop coming this year. The Guild raises more than $10,000 a year to support visiting artists, and to help students attend NCECA through donations from businesses and sales. CVAD Advisor: Valerie Hancock.

Fashion Design Student Organization

Email: UNTFDSO@outlook.com  |  Instagram: @unt_FDSO  |  Website: Fashion Design Student Organization

The Fashion Design Student Organization, FDSO, is a vibrant community of Fashion Design students committed to elevating each other's educational and career journey. The mission of the FDSO is to actively support students interested in fashion design another through collaboration, skill-sharing, and industry networking, by fostering a culture of innovation. FDSO members will excel in fundraising initiatives, ensuring financial support for educational experiences, workshops, and projects. Through these actions, the FDSO aims to create a legacy of unity and accomplishment within the CVAD Fashion Design Program, ensuring each member thrives academically and professionally. CVAD Advisor: Barbara Trippeer.

IADS Student Organization

CVAD Advisor: Christina Donaldson.

Illustration Society of North Texas

CVAD Advisor: Stephen Zhang.

Interior Design Student Alliance, IDSA

Website: UNT IDSA | Instagram: @untIDSA | Facebook: Interior Design Student Alliance at UNT

The Interior Design Student Alliance is a student-run organization that seeks to educate students about professional organizations and help prepare them for their careers post-university. This includes peer mentorship, workshops, guest speakers, discussing current interior design topics, connecting students with design professionals, and much more! CVAD Advisor: Jeannine Vail.

Metals Club

  • UNT Metals Club on Facebook
  • Check with the Department of Studio Art, cvad.Studio@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information.

The Metals Club is an organization that started in 2005. There are 20+ active members that have passionate interests in metals. The Club sponsors jewelry sales and fundraisers at least once a semester featuring metal designs and other types of jewelry to promote their artwork and raise money to support visiting artists. CVAD Advisor: James Thurman.

NAEA/TAEA Preservice Chapter

  • Check with the Department of Art Education, cvad.ArtEducation@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information.
  • NAEA Student Chapter on Facebook
  • Graduate Art Education Students on Facebook

The UNT Student Chapter of the National Art Education Association is a group of like-minded students who think that art plays an important role in the lives of individuals. The organization is committed to supporting this belief through its voice and actions. Membership dues are $7 per semester. CVAD Advisor: Mikaela Bachmann.

New Media Art Collective

Printmaking Association of North Texas Students, PANTS

  • PANTS on Instagram
  • Check with the Department of Studio Art, cvad.Studio@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information.

The Printmaking Association is a UNT student group that promotes printmaking within the DFW-Denton area. We do this through gallery shows, visiting artists, workshops, volunteering, collaborative projects, awarding scholarships, museum and conference field trips, print sales and print trades.

Sculpture Club

  • Check with the Department of Studio Art, cvad.Studio@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information. CVAD Advisor: Alicia Eggert.

The Sculpture Collective is a group for UNT students who enjoy working in 3D.

UNT Parallax Photography Club

  • Parallax Group on Instagram
  • Check with the Department of Studio Art, cvad.Studio@unt.edu, for information about this organization's activity or contact information.

Photography student organization. CVAD Advisor: Paho Mann.

User-Experience Student Association, UXSA

We're the User-Experience Student Association at UNT in the College of Visual Arts and Design's Communication Design: User-Experience Design concentration, fostering a dynamic, inclusive community for budding UX enthusiasts. We aim to cultivate an environment where learning, collaboration, and innovation converge, empowering our members to become future UX leaders. Serving as a hub for Dallas-area creatives, we're committed to promoting ethics in design and supporting each other in academic and professional growth. CVAD Advisor: Michael Gibson.

Instagram: @UNTUXSA  | LinkedIn: UNT-UXSA