See also: Art Film

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Art House was the first of eight special interest house of Rochester Institute of Technology. Founded in 1969 by Charles McDougal, Art House has flourished for almost half a century into one of the most dynamic dorms on campus. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that Computer Science House be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Computer Science House be merged into this article or section. ...

As a floor, Art House has many unique aspects that separate it from other floors. Despite RIT's 3:1 ratio of boys to girls, Art House observes a policy of keeping a 1:1 ratio of boys to girls. Unlike other floors, which only have a lounge or two, Art House also has a studio, spray booth, and screen printing room. The studio is one of the busiest areas on floor, with most, if not all the tables, usually taken. The studio is also used for floor meetings, and for guest speakers who come to the floor. The studio also contains a display case for artwork.

As a special interest house, Art House has to adhere to certain policies on RIT. In order for members to stay on Art House, members pay a $90 dollar yearly fee, and are expected to do both 8 hours of community service (only 6 for second years), and 4 floor activities every quarter (10 weeks). Four hours of the community service may be used to help the floor, like cleaning up the studio, or helping with the Rochester Institute of Technology open houses. At least four hours of community service must be done off floor. Activities can be anything from Twister, or a movie, but to be an activity, at least seven members of the floor must attend, and it must last at least 20 minutes. It has been suggested that Computer Science House be merged into this article or section. ...

One of the more famous aspects of Art House is the yearly trip to Toronto, where the Art House members take a weekend trip to see museums, relax, and possibly drink alcohol legally.

In 1992, an "Art House sculpture" was erected outside of the entrance (later moved to the new location of Art House in Colby Hall D) depicting "the delicate balance between Arts and Sciences at RIT".

External links

• New Art House Website