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New York, NY—June 26, 2025—The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation announced today that it has awarded $3.4M in Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) grants to 74 visual arts organizations across the United States…
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The Kent State University Museum presents its summer exhibition titled “Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle.” In honor of the Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition pays tribute to Aileen Mehle, a friend of the museum founders and widely…
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As reported by Women’s Wear Daily a new exhibition honoring legendary gossip columnist Aileen Mehle is opening at the Kent State University Museum.
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Sarah Spinner Liska, director of the Kent State University Museum, has been honored with the inaugural Artist Empowerment Award from Summit ArtSpace, recognizing her outstanding work in expanding access to the arts and championing inclusive creative spaces.
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The Kent State University Museum’s Dixie Lee Davis Store is thrilled to be the first brick and mortar retail location to offer luxury fashion accessories brand Harriet McCrea, following the brand’s presence in exclusive pop-ups and trunk shows.
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Kent State alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the Kent State University Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program
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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.
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Kent State University recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the Kent State University Museum.
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of three archival dresses by British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes, following her induction into the School of Fashion’s Hall of Fame in 2024.