Press Releases
"Both/And" Exhibition Bridges Carnegie Melon and Kent State University MFA Student Work
May 18, 2026
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce "Both/And," June 5 - August 1, 2026, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio.
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Breaking Beyond Media: "Connecting the Dots" at Kent State School of Art CVA Gallery
April 15, 2026
"Connecting the Dots": a B.A. Studio Art Capstone Exhibition brings together the work of Kylie Anderson, Lana Becker, Mary Case, Brooke Dorcheff, Aviva Groys, Ben Maurer, Lydia Oleskiewicz, Abby Pappas, Sarah Stanton and Alexa Valverde-Romero.
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2026 Spring Exhibitions In Bloom at the Kent State School of Art
March 23, 2026
The Kent State University School of Art proudly presented a series of student exhibitions this Spring, showcasing the artistic development of emerging undergraduate and graduate artists.
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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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