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Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told Kent State University School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.
Discover how Associate Professor of Dance at Kent State University, Jeffrey Marc Rockland is working to create an atmosphere of acceptance through ballet.That commitment takes center stage on August 13 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Maltz Museum with a…
Porthouse Theatre's 2025 season of traditions has come to a close! It's time to take a look back on the shows that brought tears to your eyes and a smile to your face. Thank you to our cast, crew and staff for three amazing shows! And as always, the theatre isn't complete…
Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music held the third annual Roy Minoff Composition Competition in spring 2025 with judging completed in June. Evis Sammoutis of New York, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are excited to exhibit "Problem Child," by Jamie Walters Kessler in the KSU Downtown Gallery located at 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio.
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are excited to exhibit "The Art of Seeing: Reflections on Art through Poetry," a collaboration between the School of Art Collection and Galleries and the Wick Poetry Center.
Kent State University’s School of Fashion was recently featured in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) for its role in a…
For decades, Kent State University’s College of the Arts has worked collaboratively with local businesses, groups and programs to bring the arts to the community. This year, Kent State’s Glauser School of Music had the unique opportunity to partner with…
New York, NY—June 26, 2025—The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation announced today that it has awarded $3.4M in Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) grants to 74 visual arts organizations across the United States…
The Kent State University Museum presents its summer exhibition titled “Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle.” In honor of the Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition pays tribute to Aileen Mehle, a friend of the museum founders and widely…
Meet Kat Thomas!“I’ve been doing my craft since middle school. I didn’t realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but Kent State paved the way for something I loved even more!"
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “The Wiz” running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
Dance students recently had the unique opportunity to travel to Thailand as part of the East Meets West study abroad program. This artistic collaboration engages diverse educational experiences and turns students into global citizens for the 21st century. While in Thailand,…
This year, Kent State University will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on Kent State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning…
Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year.
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, invites you to its season of tradition, beginning on June 13, 2025. In its 57th season, Porthouse Theatre will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” “You’re A Good Man,…
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “Belonging” Fall Faculty Concert running November 22 through 24 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “Pride & Prejudice–The Musical” running October 25 through November 3 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
The College of the Arts welcomed over 1,100 attendees to Art Without Limits – a free arts entrepreneurship-focused event for KSU students, alumni, community members and prospective students.
Recent alumna, Juliana Shriver, has been selected for a fellowship at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. She is one of ten fellows completing training from July 23, 2024, through May 23, 2025.