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| Graphic Arts instructor John Aikman second from left, president of Graphic Arts Club Jasper Hostler far right |
There are many types of communications. With today's world being a society of electronics, media, and the internet it is refreshing to see a club devoted to something we take for granted- visual communications. The Visual Arts Club at LBCC has around 25 members and is comprised mostly of graphic art students.
According to 3rd year student and president Jasper Hostler and faculty member advisor John Aikman the club does not have a mission statement but their goal is to help non-profit organizations in our community with fundraisers.
The club will do everything from designing business cards, flyers, posters, architecture of websites, to volunteering their own time. They also give donations to different charities.
The most recent fundraiser they hosted was for a pumpkin farmer during the fall season. They assisted in designing the advertising for the pumpkin sale and corn maze. They also volunteered their time.
When asked what their most notable fundraiser was, Aikman said, "Three years ago we raised thousands of dollars to help assist in the refurbishing of the Statue of Liberty, but aside from that, the most rewarding thing we do is to assist nonprofit organizations in the community.”
Some of the features of the club besides fundraisers are to assist students in broadening their horizons when it comes to visual arts by taking educational trips.
“A couple of years ago we sent the members of the Visual Arts club to a large design conference in New Orleans before the flooding happened and was able to financially support a great deal of the trip,” said Aikman.
The club also has an emergency fund for members who might find themselves in need of a small loan. They lend money to a member with only two stipulations. The member must have attended at least two meetings in a row, and the money must be paid back before the end of the quarter.
According to Hostler, in order to join the Visual Arts Club students do not have to be a graphic art major they just have to be interested in visual art.
“There is no better way to grow ones artistic talent then to be around others who have that same passion," said Hostler.
AT A GLANCE
Visual Arts Club
Club Advisor: John Aikman 541-917-4545 aikmanj@linnbenton.edu
Club President: Jasper Hostler
Location: South Santiam Hall , Graphic Art Studio #116
For meetings time contact John Aikman
Annual Graphic Art Design Show
Opening night May 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
May 17, open during campus hours
Location: South Santiam Hall Gallery
