Arts

Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition focuses on a distinctly American art form. Quilts and coverlets originated as functional pieces for keeping warm, but developed into important forms of expression and community. Visit this special exhibition to trace their evolution ov…

Aimee Lee: A Solo Exhibition

Aimee Lee is an internationally recognized artist and scholar specializing in Korean papermaking traditions. This exhibition features dresses made entirely by hand from hanji, traditional Korean paper made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree.

School of Art 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition

The 2026 Student Annual Gallery will be open Feb. 27-March 19 at the CVA Gallery. Join us on March 19 from 5-7 p.m. for a reception. Awards will be presented at 6 p.m.

Kent State School of Art Biennial Faculty Show

January 20 – February 13, 2026CVA Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, January 23 | 5-7 p.m. Biennial Faculty Show features the work of full-time, part-time and emeritus Kent State University School of Art faculty. This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council. 

Opening Reception: Kent State School of Art "None of us really know what we look like inside" by Corrie Slawson

"None of us really know what we look like inside" by Corrie Slawson Exhibition: January 30- March 7, 2026 Reception: February 13, 5-7 p.m. KSU Downtown Gallery The School of Art Collection and Galleries are pleased to present "None of us really know what we look like inside,…

Kent State School of Art "A Gift in Ink" Exhibition

"A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection" Michener Gallery (2nd Floor Kent State University Library)

"The Drama Triangle" by Rashayla Marie Brown (RMB)

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce "The Drama Triangle" by Rashayla Marie Brown (RMB), the 2025 Curlee Raven Holton and Raven Print Editions Fellow.

On view Oct. 30 through Nov. 25, 2025, in the CVA Gallery, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, Ohio. 

Discover Art Visit Day

Come tour the Center for Visual Arts and what our School of Art has to offer. This information session will include an opportunity for you to experience our program first-hand, learn about our program, explore the building, and see some outstanding student art exhibits!

Discover Art Visit Day

Come tour the Center for Visual Arts and what our School of Art has to offer. This information session will include an opportunity for you to experience our program first-hand, learn about our program, explore the building, and see some outstanding student art exhibits!

Discover Music Visit Day

Come see what opportunities the School of Music has to offer with our in-person information sessions! If you are interested in pursuing a major or minor in music or you just want to keep making music, we have plenty of ways that you can make great music! The guided walking tour of the music wing of…