Arts

A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa

The exhibition "A Meeting of Cultures: Fashioning North Africa" will be the first of its kind in the world to focus specifically on contemporary fashion designers and influencers in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. Scheduled to open at the Kent State University Museum in September 20…

Exhibition: John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə

The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə”, a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at Kent State University’s School of Art.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Maria Dávila and Eduardo Portillo (Textiles)

A journey through fibers, landscape and cultures. Hear from fiber artists and sericulture specialists María Dávila and Eduardo Portillo, who live and work in Mérida, in the Venezuelan Andes. This lecture is generously supported by Professor Emerita Janice Lessman-Moss.

"Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne" Exhibit

“Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne” will be on view in the KSU Downtown Gallery April 18 through May 31, 2025. This exhibition explores part of the history and legacy of Jewelry, Metals and Enameling at Kent State University. There will be an opening reception on April 18, from 5-7 p.m.…

B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition

The B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition includes the thesis work of every graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the School of Art. The exhibition will be on view in the Center for the Visual Arts from April 15-25, 2025 with a reception on April 25 from 5-7 p.m.  This exhibit is pres…

M.F.A. Exhibits – Week One

Week One of the M.F.A. Exhibition takes place April 1-4, 2025, with an artist reception on April 4, from 5-7 p.m. in the Downtown Gallery, and 6-8 p.m. in the CVA/Payto/Crawford/AVRC Galleries. This exhibition takes place across campus in the CVA, Payto, Crawford, AVRC and KSU Downtown galleries.&nb…

School of Art Student Annual Exhibit

The School of Art Student Annual Exhibit showcases work from Kent State students across the university.This show will be on display at the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) in the CVA/Crawford/Payto Galleries from March 7-26, 2025.Reception: March 21, 5-7 p.m. This exhibit is spons…

Exhibition: “Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Micro/Macro”

The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its winter exhibition, “Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Micro/Macro,” a solo exhibition by Ohio-based artist, Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson. Consistent with the museum’s mission to showcase exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generatio…

KSU Galleries Exhibition: "Board Stretcher" by Eli Gfell

The School Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is excited to announce their latest exhibition: “Board Stretcher,” featuring work by artist Eli Gfell. “Board Stretcher” explores exhibit design and the support structures of an exhibition space. “Board Stretcher” will be on displ…

Biennial Alumni Exhibition

The Biennial Alumni Exhibition seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talented alumni throughout the eighty-plus year history of the School of Art.