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The Kent State University Museum exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” has been awarded the Arts Alive award for Collaborative Project for 2022. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Joseph Underwood, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Tameka…
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KENT, OH – The Kent State University Museum is thrilled to announce its upcoming symposium, convened in conjunction with the exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair,” taking place April 14-15 at the KSU Museum. The exhibition runs through August 14, 2022, and…
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KENT, OHIO – The Kent State University Museum announces the opening of “Dancing with the Distance,” celebrating the past twenty years of work by Janice Lessman-Moss, head of the Textile Arts program at Kent State University and an internationally recognized artist renowned for…
Kent, OH – The Kent State University Museum (KSU Museum) announces a new mini exhibition to display the winners of a student design competition hosted by the Kent State School of Fashion.
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November 30, 2021 is Giving Tuesday and we hope you will again join us in supporting the KSU Museum.
Your gift to the Museum's General Fund allows us to continue offering FREE admission to the community every Sunday and is sincerely appreciated.
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The Kent State University Museum and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State announce the launch of the “Digital Green Book” created in support of the exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.”
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The Kent State University Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its…
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KENT, OH – the Kent State University Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl, opening June 11. With exclusive preview hours for members during opening weekend, the exhibit will be on display through February 27, 2022.
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The Kent State University Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent…