Press Releases
Kent State University School of Art Announces Permanent Installation of sculpture “Metamorphosis”
Dec. 1, 2025
The School of Art Collection and Galleries is pleased to announce "Metamorphosis," a permanent sculptural installation created by Violet Maimbourg, a Master of Fine Arts graduate student at Kent State University. The work was created for the Healing Garden at the University…
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Four New Must-See Art Exhibitions from the School of Art Collection and Galleries
Nov. 20, 2025
This winter, experience three new art exhibitions, proudly presented by the School of Art Collection and Galleries.
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The School of Art Presents "Wood and Ink: Expressionist Voices from Germany"
Nov. 18, 2025
KENT, OH - Kent State University’s School of Art Collection and Galleries is pleased to announce "Wood and Ink: Expressionist Voices from Germany," an exhibition opening at the KSU Downtown Gallery from December 12, 2025 through January 24, 2026. Admission is free and open to…
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The School of Art Presents "A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection"
Nov. 18, 2025
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce, “A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection”
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Join the School of Art Collection and Galleries for Spread the Love Fridays at the Galleries
Oct. 29, 2025
Kent, Ohio –The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce Spread the Love Fridays. Fridays, November 7, 14 and 21, take a mindful break in the CVA Gallery. Enjoy a free yoga session surrounded by art, followed by the simple…
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Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent Juried Exhibition Announces Two Winners
Oct. 14, 2025
This fall, Kent State University's School of Art held a juried art exhibition; Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent. This juried exhibition was open to artists living in the United States and working in any medium, aiming to showcase the breadth and diversity of creative talent…
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Rashayla Marie Brown on Culture, Creativity and her Artistic Process
Oct. 2, 2025
"I approach the different mediums in stages; there are weeks I only draw, only write or only sing, with little moments where I might dip into each of them at the same time. When I get to Kent, I hope to get a feel for the emotions in the space and respond to them."
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Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent Exhibition Opens Oct. 10
Sept. 25, 2025
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent, a juried exhibition showcasing work by professional artists from across the United States.
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The School of Art Collection and Galleries Welcomes 2025 Curlee Raven Holton Fellow Rashayla Marie Brown with “The Drama Triangle”
Sept. 15, 2025
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
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The School of Art Presents "Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent"
July 28, 2025
The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents “Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent,” Oct. 10 through Nov. 29, 2025, KSU Downtown Gallery.Aggregate III, seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talents throughout the country.
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