Clone of Community Enriching Arts Programs

Through these programs, Kent State pairs the enthusiasm and passion of undergraduate and graduate level students with the technical skill and expertise of working professionals. These powerful collaborations benefit not only the students engaged in them, but also the community members who experience the result of their creative endeavors, from concerts to plays to gallery exhibitions and everything in between.

The arts at Kent State University represent the best of what a university and its community can achieve together – whether it is a living classroom, a regional stage or a cultural gathering place.

Programs like the Kent State University Museum, Porthouse Theatre, Kent Blossom Music Festival directly impact students and the community, but are not supported directly by tuition dollars. As budget realities shift, universities are often forced to prioritize core academic operations and limit or cease programming that extends beyond student coursework. Your philanthropic support ensures the performing, visual and design arts continue to thrive and grow in our region. Unrestricted private and corporate funding defrays annual operating costs, supports high-quality performances and exhibitions, enables the hiring of top-tier guest artists, covers fees for student participants and safeguards and improves facilities.