Alpha Rho Tau
Hillsdale College
Mission
Alpha Rho Tau provides an environment for artists who seek to develop their own abilities, diligence, creativity, and passion for the fine arts. We, the members of Alpha Rho Tau, purpose to build and refine our artistic skills. We are appreciative of the unique skills that each of us possesses, and of our differences in vision. We join together in communal love of art and in dedication to the pursuit of excellence.
Membership Requirements
To be eligible for ART membership, students must have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one art studio or art history class and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Once admitted, requirements of members are the following:
- Attend monthly ART meetings on the first Thursday night of each month (or otherwise scheduled)
- Pay membership fee of $12.50 per semester by the second meeting of the semester
- Dress for pin day* on Mondays (dressy casual to business casual)
- Submit 2 works of art to the ART annual spring show, at least one of which was done outside of classes. All submissions must be framed, mounted, and/or matted appropriately and submitted by the deadline.
- Attend one art department event (show opening, lecture, museum trip, etc.)
- Attend senior art shows of any ART members
- Volunteer at least 1 hour to planning or assisting with an ART event
Events
Initiation; monthly events pertaining to art such as plein air painting, watercolor or honorary collaborations; casual drawing sessions; monthly member meetings.