Beyond the Classroom: Clubs and Activities
As a student you will be encouraged to lead a balanced life. Many RMCAD students spend much of their free-time working on their art. But we also offer ongoing opportunities to participate in cultural, entertainment and recreation opportunities, both on and off campus.
We sponsor many events for students each week – everything from movie nights to barbecues to bowling parties. All of the ideas for events come directly from student suggestions.
Students sharing common interests or hobbies can come together as a recognized student organization. Student organizations are funded through the Student Government Association and may plan events or programs for fellow RMCAD students.
New clubs are being formed all the time. The following are currently active:
The Sanatorium
The Student Voice of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
The SAN is a student run campus publication that encourages students to express their creativity through creative writing, photography, digital imaging, graphic design, and desktop publishing.
Spivak City
Spivak City is a student organization dedicated to self-directed curatorial activities and studies. Our primary function is “2nd Friday at Spivak City”, a student organized and produced monthly art show located at the Spivak building. Our activities bring visibility to student artwork and RMCAD itself, helping to integrate RMCAD and it’s students into the larger Denver art community.
Disc Golf: The Flying Squirrels
The RMCAD Flying Squirrels is a Disc Golf club at RMCAD dedicated to promoting the sport of Disc Golf and to introduce students to a relaxed social activity. The club meets every Thursday at 3pm and plays on courses both on and off campus. All levels of experience are welcome.
Comic Book Club
The Comic Book Club meets once a week to draw, discuss, and share comics. The club sponsors several comic strip contests throughout the school year and awards prizes to the top comic artists. The club also brings in guest artists from the Denver community a couple of times per semester to share ideas and give students a chance to learn more about the field.
Join us if you would like to learn more about comic creation or if you have useful information to contribute! Everyone is welcome!
Professional Organizations
RMCAD hosts student chapters of several professional organizations: AIGA (graphic design), ASID (interior design) and CAEA (Colorado Art Educators Association).
Ping Pong Club
Respectful competition and fun are the aims of the Ping Pong Club. The Ping Pong club meets once a week during the lunch hour to practice and play each other. The club competes in friendly tournaments both internally and in the community.
Outdoor Club
The Mountaineering Club organizes activities that help students explore and enjoy Colorado while learning outdoor skills in a safe environment. From rock climbing to hiking to camping to skiing to white water rafting, there’s something for everyone.
Video Game Club
The mission of the video game club is to join casual and hardcore gamers together to talk, play, and enjoy all kinds of video games.
Cru
A Christian faith based group that meets once a week during lunch to study the word and engage in social interactions with fellow students.
Culture Club
The mission of the Culture Club is to increase the knowledge of diversity and tolerance through multicultural events, speakers, and outreach towards the larger community.
Community Service
Students are encouraged to participate in volunteer work. Many students find volunteer work an extremely rewarding experience that often leads to strong personal and professional connections.