Workshops
2023 Student Annual
Art Exhibition
February 24 – March 17, 2023
Reception: February 24, 5-7 p.m.
The 2023 Student Annual, the School of Art’s annual juried show, open to all university undergraduate students regardless of major, features 28 pieces chosen from a pool of over 270 works selected by guest juror curator Jared Ledesma, Curator of 20th-Century & Contemporary Art at NCMA (North Carolina Museum of Art).
•Mr. Ledesma has also chosen a separate selection of School of Art graduate student work as part of this exhibit.
•Awards will be handed out at 6 p.m. during the reception on February 24th.
*This event is free and open to the public.
Nexo Entre Raíces / Nexus Between Roots
KENT, Ohio – The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit “Nexo Entre Raíces / Nexus Between Roots” which will be on display January 27 – March 18, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio with a featured Artist Talk: March 3, 12-1 p.m. (CVA 165) and a reception in the KSU Downtown Gallery on March 3, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The work in this exhibition was organized and collected by El Paso, Texas based artist Marco Sanchez. It features over 30 works made with a variety of print making techniques focused on the continuity of Mexican culture through the links between Mexican artists and those who identify as Mexican and live abroad.
“The stories, colors, traditions, and culture of Mexico are heard, felt, and practiced throughout the world. Without a doubt, the main spectator and of these cultural treasures outside of Mexico is the United States. Of the more than 62 million Latin people in the United States, roughly 37 million are of Mexican descent…. Nexo Entre Raíces serves as a collection of works in which each artist responds to the passage of time. We question and respond to the call of our roots for the continuity of traditions regardless of time and space. What responsibility do we have when paying homage to our familial and ancestral lineage? For those who have emigrated from our home country, how do we pursue the continuance of the link between its people, its lands, and its roots? The heart seemingly functions as a seed to later be planted anew in order to avoid complete assimilation, in the form of rooted manifestations of cultural persistence.” – Marco Sanchez
About Marco Sanchez: born in Ciudad Juarez, 1983, he is a visual artist based out in El Paso, Texas, he received his B.F.A. from the University of Texas El Paso with a double concentration in Painting and Printmaking. Sanchez received his MFA in Printmaking from the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in May of 2020. He has worked primarily in the Southwestern United States, he has also participated in residencies throughout Mexico, including Mexico City, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Queretaro and in Cleveland at Zygote Press where he also acts as juror for BIPOC fellowship applicants.
Marco Sánchez is a visual artists whose practice is primarily conducted via printmaking, he’s also versed at oil painting, drawing, wood working and mixed media. His studio investigations have ranged from his relationship with his mentors and peers alike, to his cultural background, folklore, blue collar laborers. Currently he is on two series that depict various cultural phenomenon, first of which is a dance series highlighting the importance to precolonial groups of people through México and Mesoamerica.
Sánchez currently serves as a Lecturer Professor at El Paso Community College where he teaches Printmaking, Life Drawing, Drawing I and Art Appreciation. He is currently a Mellow Foundation Fellow in partnership with UTEP and EPCC. He has also worked as a contract Art Preparator for the El Paso Museum of History, The Rubin Center at UTEP and as a Teaching Artists of Printmaking at the El Paso Museum of Art. This year Sánchez attended Gonzaga University as a visiting artist, he was part of a the 10th anniversary of Grabadolandia and gave a panel lecture at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. Sánchez also formed part of the 26th Emerging Latin Artist exhibition at Mexic-Arte in Austin and exhibited his work during the biennial Mid American Print Council conference in Akron and Kent Ohio, where he exhibited with artists like Enrique Chagoya, Carlos Barberena, Miguel Aragon, Juana Hernandez and The Guerrilla Girls.
•This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Closed on Sundays.
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Join us for Career Coffee Talks, a series covering a range of career topics to navigate the current employment landscape, sharpen your skills and continue your professional growth. Find out the resources that are still available to you as a Kent State graduate during our second session that will discuss social networking platforms like Handshake and LinkedIn as well as how to find career opportunities that need your transferable skills and experiences.
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Breaking Barriers with Pedagogical Practice: Strategies for Faculty to Support Equity and Inclusion for Parenting and Caregiving Students
Friday, April 21, 12-1:30 via Teams: Click here to see the recording of this workshop
Click here for the Interactive Presentation Slides Shared During Workshop
Presented by CTL Faculty Fellow, Dr. Jessica Leveto
Workshop Description
Nationally, 20% of college students are parents, and many others have caregiving responsibilities; these numbers are expected to rise in upcoming years. This workshop will equip faculty members with strategies for building equity and inclusion for parenting and caregiving in their undergraduate and graduate courses.
Upon completing this workshop, participants will:
- learn how to integrate accessibility into their course design and delivery
- build a culture of social belonging
- empower parenting and caregiving students to reach their full potential
- cultivate a culture of support and care while maintaining academic rigor
Please join our Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellow, Dr. Jessica Leveto, as she facilitates this important conversation. Teams link will be provided upon registration.
MFA Thesis Group Exhibitions
Week 1 (April 4-7)
reception:Friday April 7, 5-8 p.m.
Featured Artists:
Alex Anthes
Laicee Blackwell
Amirah Cunningham
John Fifield-Perez
Brittany Gorelick
Ben Miller
MFA Thesis Group Exhibitions
Week 2 (April 11-14)
reception Group 2, Friday April 14, 5-8 p.m.
Featured Artists:
Jason Antol
Mike A. De La Rosa
Madison Mayle
Lucía Rodríguez Mota
Bee Reid
It's MAC Tournament time, Golden Flashes! The Kent State men's basketball team and women's basketball team have qualified for postseason play and will be competing in the Mid-American Conference Tournament in Cleveland from March 8-11.
We hope you’ll help cheer on our teams to victory! Quarterfinals take place Wednesday, March 8, for women and Thursday, March 9, for men. Should either team win, they will advance to the semifinals Friday, March 10, and subsequently, the championship games Saturday, March 11. Sign up to receive text message updates about these games, including ticketing details and reminders for our pregame receptions.
Meet up with Golden Flash fans and alumni before the men's game on Thursday, March 9 at Flannery’s Pub to enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials, beginning at 3 p.m. EST.
Join us to watch the No. 13 Kent State Men's Basketball team as they take on the No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 17, at 9:55 p.m. EDT. Wear your blue and gold and come ready to cheer on our Golden Flashes to victory! RSVP is not required, and all watch party locations can be found below. Check back as more locations may be added this week. Interested in hosting a watch party? Contact alumni@kent.edu.
Black Alumni Chapter Watch Party
Location: Hudson Grille
6317 Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Time: 8 p.m. EDT
Contact: Mark Batson, batsonmc@yahoo.com
Central Ohio Alumni Chapter Watch Party
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
2386 Taylor Square Dr., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
National Capital Alumni Chapter Watch Party
Location: Crystal City Sports Pub
529 23rd St. S., Arlington, VA 22202
Time: 9:15 p.m. EDT
Contact: Matt Dermody, mdermody88@gmail.com
New York City Alumni Chapter Watch Party
Location: The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10021
Contact: Zara Lopez, zlopez@fila.com
Kent State Watch Party
Location: Water Street Tavern
132 S. Water St., Kent, OH 44240
Learn More About the NCAA Tournament
Join us at Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard, an alumni-owned business. You’ll participate in a hands-on class, designing your own charcuterie board to eat (and keep!) while enjoying a flight of wine. Must be 21 or older to register.
Your ticket purchase to the June 2 or June 3 event includes a flight of four wines, a custom designed Kent State charcuterie board and a $5 donation to the Kent State Scholarship Fund. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
When: Friday, June 2 (sold out) | 6 p.m. or Saturday, June 3 (sold out) | 3 p.m.
Where: Lost Trail Winery and Vineyard (Canton, Ohio)
Fee: $40
This event is SOLD OUT.
