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Kent State University’s School of Art Collection and Galleries will open its fall season with two exhibitions in galleries on the Kent Campus and in downtown Kent, Ohio.“Best of 2026,” a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary fine craft by 69 artists, opens Aug. 25 in…
For nearly three decades, Kent State University's ceremonial mace has led thousands of graduates into commencement, symbolizing the authority, history and traditions of the university. On Aug. 8, it will also tell a deeply personal story.
This summer, the Kent Blossom Art Intensive (KBAI) program welcomed over 80 artists from around the world, participating across five studio disciplines—ceramics, jewelry/metals/enameling, painting, print media & photography and sculpture & expanded media—led by talented…
Kent State University has announced interim leadership appointments effective July 1, 2026, naming Jillian Sokso, M.F.A., interim dean of the College of the Arts and Taryn McMahon, M.F.A., interim director of the School of Art. The appointments support continuity and leadership…
KENT, Ohio – Kent State University’s School of Art will present a series of free public artist lectures along with an exhibition as part of the 2026 Kent Blossom Art Intensives. The events will connect students, artists and community members with nationally recognized visiting…
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce "Both/And," June 5 - August 1, 2026, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio.
"Connecting the Dots": a B.A. Studio Art Capstone Exhibition brings together the work of Kylie Anderson, Lana Becker, Mary Case, Brooke Dorcheff, Aviva Groys, Ben Maurer, Lydia Oleskiewicz, Abby Pappas, Sarah Stanton and Alexa Valverde-Romero.
A nationally recognized exhibition in New York carries a meaningful connection back to Kent State University through the work of glass artist and educator Katie Burkett.
