2026 High School Registration, Activities and Sessions

A day full of engaging presentations, workshops and sessions across the disciplines of Fashion, Art, Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Communication Design, Branding and Marketing and Game Design.

These activities offer a hands-on experience for all high school attendees and are geared specifically to students looking at careers in the arts!

AWL High School Registration Form

Art Without Limits Speakers

  • Our featured speakers represent disciplines across the College of the Arts and industry‑facing creative fields, sharing insights on creative growth and entrepreneurship.

Discover Theatre and Dance

  • Watch a live dance rehearsal and gain insight into the art of movement.
  • Discover behind‑the‑scenes processes as theatre design and technology students showcase their creative work.
  • Participate in hands‑on acting and musical theatre workshops.

Interactive Music Sessions

  • Join a special interactive session with the KSU Steel Band.
  • Experience music through active participation and collaboration with Kent State students.

Fashion Workshops

  • Participate in hands‑on fashion activities, including mood boards.
  • Hear directly from fashion students about internships, employment and industry experiences.
  • Learn about career pathways in the fashion industry through student‑led discussions.

Business Entrepreneurship Showcase

  • See creativity and strategy in action as students explore how artistic passion translates into real‑world business success.
  • Participate in collaborative workshops focused on creative entrepreneurship.

Guided Art Sessions

  • Explore the state‑of‑the‑art Center for the Visual Arts through guided tours, studio demonstrations and hands‑on activities in screen printing and ARTech studios.
  • Discover creative and professional pathways in the visual arts, including textiles, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry design, art history, museum studies and curatorial work.

Game Design Demonstrations

  • Explore student‑created digital, tabletop and animated games.
  • Talk with students and faculty about careers in animation and game design.
 

Hands-on sessions will be provided by Kent State faculty and staff. 

Questions?

Additional questions can be sent to Eric Black at eblack11@kent.edu