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Organized to
help art major and minors and architect majors, the Creative Arts Society
provides a forum to enrich member's college experience.
"We provide a
voice for the student body to the administration and we help students become
professional," said club President, Quaja Bell.
The society was
organized in the fall of 2003, based on the needs of art majors.
"After hearing
comments and words of encouragement from students, we realized the need for
this organization," Bell said.
The elected
officials of the organization are: Quaja Bell, President; Desmond Cooper, Vice
President; Terrell Evans, Treasure; Ashley Johnson, Secretary; Antoine
Mitchell, Historian; Osereime Aiuma, Herald. Professor Robert Cox is the
student advisor for the organization.
Several
fundraising initiatives are in the works and a trip to visit the New Orleans'
Museum of Art is in the near future.
The club also
plans to host an open house inviting family members and friends to take a
glimpse at some of the artwork.
Professionals in
the art arena will be invited to hold talks to share their experience and
knowledge.
"Speakers will
help students get a chance to see other professionals outside of the professors
in the department. The speakers will help enlighten the students on the outside
world," Cox said.
The hardwork has
already begun.
The Creative
Arts Society has showcased some of the work of art major at Prescott Middle
School and at the Zeta Phi Beta, Black history program, this semester.
The first annual
"PoeArty Week," allowed students a chance to see artwork produced in the
department and hear various spoken word artists express themselves.
"The week gave
students a taste of what we do every Wednesday night in the Mocha Room. People
also got a chance to see some of our artwork. This will definitely not be the
last time for 'PoeArty Week,'" Mitchell said.
With over 20,
members the club is steadily growing and remains optimistic. They're looking forward to a bright and
prosperous future.
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