(Club descriptions are from the OSU Ideal-Logic Student Organization Database by OSU Student Experiences and Engagement. Club websites and member sign-ups can be accessed at this link as well.)
Oregon State clubs and organizations offer tons of opportunities for students to foster their creative spirits, from writing to dance to film and beyond. Below is a list of art-based clubs so you can find a place (or a few places) to get involved.
Student Literary Club
A club for analysis, discussion, and group engagement with literature and the arts.
Instagram: @studentliteraryclub
Fall 2024 Meetings: Mondays 6-7 p.m. in Moreland Hall Room 214
Music Creation Club
Our goal is also to foster collaboration between musicians of all backgrounds. We will facilitate hands-on learning experiences for students with an interest in music production and related fields.
Instagram: @osumusicproduction.club
Fall 2024 Meetings: Mondays 6-7:20 p.m. in Strand Agriculture Hall Room 162; workshops Saturdays 1-4 p.m. in Strand Agriculture Hall Room 162
Dam Dance Empire
Dance club dedicated to exploring different areas of the dance world. Meetings to practice technique, learn choreography, and grow as a dancer and the OSU dance community.
Instagram: @damdanceempire
Fall 2024 Meetings: Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Memorial Union Room 13, Wednesdays 7:30-9 p.m. in Dixon Recreation Center Room 2
Creative Writing Society
The Creative Writing Society at Oregon State University brings together creative writers to support them in their writing endeavors. The CWS meets weekly to read and discuss each other’s work, giving critique when wanted. It will participate in large and small writing workshops to help writers bring out the full potential with their work. The CWS will also connect writers with other resources, including other learning opportunities and the OSU Literary magazine, Prism, as well as prepare for and support them during literary competitions such as NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). There are no requirements to attend a meeting; to officially join the club, though, prospective members are asked to attend at least one meeting each month. No previous publications or writing experience are required to join. All we’re looking for are people with a desire to write!
Instagram: @creativewritingsocietyosu
Fall 2024 Meetings: Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. in Moreland Hall Room 206
OSU Dancesport
Competitive ballroom dance team.
Instagram: @osudancesport
Fall 2024 Meetings: Wednesdays 5-7 p.m. in Women’s Building Room 112
Montage Collective
Montage Collective is a long-standing student art organization at Oregon State University. It is open to all students of all majors. The collective promotes fine arts on campus and within the Corvallis community by providing critical experiences for students interested in a career in the arts.
Instagram: @montageosu
Fall 2024 Meetings: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. in Fairbanks Hall
Orange & Black Film Club
Orange & Black Film Club is dedicated to providing members of the OSU community with collaborative opportunities to master their filmmaking skills. Through productions and workshop opportunities, we hope to elevate the voices of students of all experiences, backgrounds, and levels of technical mastery.
Instagram: @filmclubatosu
Fall 2024 Meetings: Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. in LINC Room 314
OSU Ballroom Dance
The Ballroom Dance Club (BDC) is a student-run club with a goal to provide dancing and learning opportunities to student members and the Corvallis community. Anyone, including non-university members, is welcome at our events.
Instagram: @osuballroomdance
Fall 2024 Meetings: Wednesdays 7-10 p.m. in Women’s Building Room 116
Masque and Dagger Theater Club
Masque and Dagger is a theatre club devoted to providing access to theatrical opportunities at OSU and the greater Corvallis community, raising awareness for University Theatre productions, and promoting an artistic environment dedicated to fostering creativity in the Oregon State community.
Instagram: @osumasqueanddagger
Fall 2024 Meetings: Fridays 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center
OSU Country Western Dance Club
We are Country Western Dance Club at Oregon State University. We were created to support the Country Western Dance PAC classes by providing safe and alcohol-free dances on an on-campus setting. Anyone and everyone is welcome to our dances, no prior dancing experience required!
Instagram: @osucwdc
Fall 2024 Meetings: every other Friday (beginning Week 2) 7:45-10:45 p.m. in Women’s Building Room 112
OSU Swing Dance Club
We are a lindy hop social dance club at Oregon State University. Join us for our lessons and dances!
Instagram: @osuswingdance
Fall 2024 Meetings: events on Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 15 and 22.
Anomaly
We are an Asian-pop dance team that teaches workshops, films covers and performs at events. No experience necessary! If you’re interested in performing with us, follow our Instagram for updates on auditions.
Instagram: @anomalydance
Audio Engineering Club
The mission of the Audio Engineering club at OSU is to demystify the intersection between art and engineering and make it fun and accessible for everyone. We offer our members the opportunity to experience what’s involved in the design, prototyping, and realization of a complex modern engineering task, breaking it into easy-to-understand steps for both engineering and non-engineering students. We have a strong commitment for the Audio Engineering club to be welcoming to all students, regardless of major or experience level; we believe having a shared project and goal helps to unify both old and new members and forge new and lasting friendships and career-building passions.
Cosplayers Club
For students with an interest in cosplay. We host workshops, meetups, photoshoots, general social events and more to foster a supportive environment for members to engage in the hobby, further their skills, meet new people, and more!
Instagram: @osu_cosplay_club
Divine All Treble A Cappella
Divine, OSU’s all treble a cappella group, is made up of students in areas of study ranging from the arts to the sciences who all share a passion for singing. Divine performs on and off of OSU’s campus, participates in local competitions, and meets twice weekly. Divine has been providing a space for students to connect with their fellow group members and community through music since 2003.
Instagram: @divineacappella
Middle Eastern Dance Association
The purpose of MEDA shall be dedicated to the preservation, reconnection, and union of students to the love of Middle Eastern dancing.
Instagram: @me.dance.association
Outspoken
Outspoken is the premier gender-inclusive tenor/bass a cappella group at Oregon State University. The group performs contemporary and classical hits while constantly working to improve their musicality and share their love for a cappella music with the world through competition, shows, and recording.
Instagram: @osuoutspoken
Photography Society
The Photography Society aims to provide a social community for the learning, teaching and pursuit of photography.
Instagram: @osuphotosociety
Power Chord
Power Chord is Oregon State University’s co-ed A Cappella group. Our SATB group has a blast performing on campus, at local venues, and in competitions in the Pacific Northwest.
Instagram: @powerchordosu
Queer Film Club
Queer Film Club is a club where people can gather to consume LGBTQ+ based media from around the world in a safe and free environment. Broaden your knowledge of LGBTQ+ films with us!
Seminarium
The Seminarium is a place for students interested in interdisciplinary work to seek collaborative projects between artistic and scientific disciplines and serve as a resource for sharing and learning. We aim to increase and diffuse interdisciplinary knowledge.
Instagram: @osu.seminarium
Video Game Development Club
OSU Video Game Development Club provides students with experiential learning opportunities and collaboratively develop video games outside of the classroom.
Instagram: @videogamedevelopmentclub
This list may not be complete. If you represent an art- or creativity-based club or organization affiliated with OSU and would like that club to be included in this list, email omn.prism [at] oregonstate [dot] edu.
