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Alumna Rebecca Cross Shows Solo Exhibition at Massillon Museum

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 4:12pm
The Massillon Museum is currently showing a solo exhibition titled “Suspended Animations” featuring Rebecca Cross, M.F.A. ’07, on view through June 16. The exhibition, which is on view in the museum's Studio M gallery, includes a series of drawings on silk and a sculptural instal...
Jacquart weaving by Joe Karlovec of a collage of buildings and architecture

Alumnus Joe Karlovec Exhibits Solo Show in Myrtle Beach

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 3:50pm
The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will be showing a solo exhibition by Joe Karlovec (M.F.A. '15 Painting) “Private Property" this summer from June 8 through September 4, 2021.
A screen shot of a preview of the Isabel and Roy documentary, featuring Carol Salus

Professor Emerita Carol Salus Featured in Roy Lichtenstein Documentary

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 3:11pm
Art history professor emerita Carol Salus was interviewed for a new ideastream documentary about artist Roy Lichtenstein and his wife, Isabel. Salus was a family friend of the Lichtensteins. ...

Alumnus Omid Tavakoli Featured on ideastream

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - 3:01pm
Omid Tavakoli, M.F.A. '19 Print Media and Photography, was interviewed about his life and art for ideastream in April. The article “Equity in Art: Balancing Biracial Identity" centers around about his experience being a biracial artist. He also talks about his time studying at Ke...
Simon Tatum and Davin Ebanks headshots and an installation view of the Cayman Islands Biennial, an art gallery with works of art hanging on the walls.

Davin Ebanks and Simon Tatum Featured in Cayman Islands Biennial

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 4:27pm
Davin Ebanks, assistant professor of glass (M.F.A. ‘10), and recent alumnus Simon Tatum, who earned his M.F.A. in sculpture and expanded media this spring, are being featured in the second Cayman Islands Biennial, entitled "Reimagined Future(s)."

TEXTURES Exhibition Catalog Receives MAHS Award

Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 4:34pm
Colorful landscape paintings by Eileen Dorsey and a photo of the artist in front of her work.

Alumni Spotlight - Eileen Dorsey

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - 1:45pm
As an artist, it is always important to connect with the community. An artist’s network, whether it’s through their studio, galleries or even social media, can lead to amazing opportunities and recognition. A shining example of this is School of Art alumna...
Photo of Maryann Rodin

Alumni Spotlight - Maryann Rodin

Monday, April 26, 2021 - 12:31pm
Behind every great artist, there is a great teacher. Art educators foster the creative development of children and inspire young students to pursue artistic careers. Some students even go on to become art educators themselves, inspiring the next generation of artists. One such ar...
Painting of a city street by David Buttram and a photograph of the artist.

Alumni Spotlight - David Buttram

Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 2:59pm

Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series Presents Robert Barry Fleming

Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 4:52pm
The College of the Arts is proud to continue the acclaimed Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series with virtual presentations this spring dedicated to the College's commitment to celebrating diversity within the Arts. The final guest speaker of this year's series is Executive Artis...

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Roe Green Honored with special Cleveland Arts Prize

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 1:11am
School of Theatre and Dance alumna and "fairy godmother" Roe Green was honored on Oct. 29 with a special Cleveland Arts Prize for her contributions to the arts in Northeast Ohio.

Hate Has No Home Here: A Message from School Director Eric van Baars

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 6:14pm
The School of Theatre and Dance shares the pain and outrage expressed by so many regarding the ongoing acts of racism on our campus, in our community, and throughout the world. Together as artists, we are committed to be catalysts of Inclusion and Change. While we look to the  un...

Gregory King awarded a See Chicago Dance Critical Writing Fellowship

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 1:06am
Congratulations to assistant professor Gregory King on being awarded a See Chicago Dance Critical Writing Fellowship. The inaugural See Chicago Dance Fellowship existed in collaborated with dance scholars and writers in South Africa and the U.K. around the JOMBA! Contemporary Dan...

Assistant Professor Michelle Souza Discusses Re-evaluating History of Clothing in HowlRound Essay

Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 3:32pm
Congratulations to School of Theatre and Dance assistant professor of costume design Michelle Souza on the publication of her essay "Revolutionary Costume Pedagogy" on HowlRound Theatre Commons.

Statement of Action from the School of Theatre and Dance

Thursday, August 27, 2020 - 3:33pm
Words are powerful, but action transforms lives.  In difficult times, words are often where we turn first. But words are not enough, because they are meaningless without action. And that action begins now.

Alumni Kristine Haag and Jeff Richmond Nominated for 2020 Emmy Awards

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 4:37pm
Two Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance alumni, Kristine Haag and Jeff Richmond, are nominated for Television Academy 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards. 

Gregory King Raises Awareness and Funds for Black Trans Women

Sunday, July 19, 2020 - 11:52am
Assistant professor of Dance Gregory King recently organized "Dancing in Solidarity," a peaceful and socially distanced protest in downtown Kent supporting #BlackLivesMatter. The event was dedicated to the centering the voices of Black women, particularly Black trans women. 

An Update on Fall 2020 from School Director Eric van Baars

Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 10:45am
In a video message to students, School of Theatre and Dance Director Eric van Baars provides an update on the upcoming Fall semester and the status of the 2020-2021 Mainstage production season.  Safety, flexibility, and innovation will drive the School of Theatre and Dance's Fall...

Gregory King Calls On Us to Reject Silence and Inaction Amidst Racial Injustice

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 2:24pm
In an incredibly moving and important essay for ThINKingDANCE, assistant professor of dance Gregory King calls on us all to reject silence and inaction in the face of racial injustice.

Assistant Professor Tamara Honesty and Scenic Design Students Nominated for Emmy Award

Monday, May 18, 2020 - 3:25pm
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce that Assistant Professor of Scenic Design Tamara L. Honesty and seven students are nominated for a 2020 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Lower Great Lakes Chapter Emmy® Award for t...

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