Open House

• Learn about undergraduate study in the School of Art
• Meet faculty, staff and current students
• Sit in on select art history and studio courses
• Tour galleries and studio spaces in the Center for the Visual Arts
• Participate in hands-on “make and take” activities, as available
• Learn about art education, travel study and School of Art collections
• Ask questions about programs, admissions and the student experience

Some studio-based activities may require advance registration because of limited space.

The School of Art Open House is intended for high school students, transfer students, parents, guardians and teachers who want to learn more about studying art at Kent State University. The event provides a chance to experience the School of Art in person and understand how students engage with faculty, peers, materials, ideas and professional practices throughout their education.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Center for the Visual Arts, Kent State University

Register for Open House

Classes

9:55-10:45 a.m.
Ancient to Medieval Art with Professor Albert Reischuck
CVA 165

11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Sculptural Approaches to Clay with Professor Anna Kruse
CVA 007
Limit: Six people

2:15-5 p.m.
2D Composition with Professor Mark Schatz
CVA 191/193
Limit: Six people

Special Activities

10-11 a.m.
Meet and Greet with Art Education
With Linda Hoeptner Poling, Ph.D., and Koon-Hwee Kan, Ph.D.
CVA 145/147

11 a.m.-noon
Gallery Tour with Anderson Turner, director of exhibitions and galleries
CVA Main Gallery

1-4 p.m.
AGD Arcade
CVA 155

Make and Take

Students must preregister for these activities.

9:30-11 a.m.
Make-and-Take Felting Workshop with Professor Andrew Kuebeck
CVA 222
Limit: 15 people

2:30-3:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
ARTech Studio Make-and-Takes with Professor Eli Kessler and Katlyn Baird
CVA 043
Limit: 15 people

Suggested schedules are for students interested in art history, art education, animation game design and studio art. Each schedule includes a combination of classes, tours, hands-on activities and time for lunch on or off campus*.

Art History

9:55-10:45 a.m. — Ancient to Medieval Art
11 a.m.-noon — Gallery Tour
Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch on your own, on or off campus*
1-2 p.m. — AGD Arcade
2:30-3:30 p.m. — ARTech Studio

Art Education

10-11 a.m. — Meet and Greet with Art Education
11 a.m.-noon — Gallery Tour
Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch on your own, on or off campus*
1-2 p.m. — AGD Arcade
2:15-3:15 p.m. — 2D Composition
3:30-4:30 p.m. — ARTech Studio

Animation Game Design

9:30-11 a.m. — Make-and-Take Felting Workshop
11 a.m.-noon — Sculptural Approaches to Clay
Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch on your own, on or off campus*
1-2 p.m. — AGD Arcade
2:15-3:15 p.m. — 2D Composition
3:30-4:30 p.m. — ARTech Studio

Studio Art

9:30-11 a.m. — Make-and-Take Felting Workshop
11 a.m.-noon — Sculptural Approaches to Clay
Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch on your own, on or off campus*
1-2 p.m. — AGD Arcade
2:15-3:15 p.m. — 2D Composition
3:30-4:30 p.m. — ARTech Studio

*Guests who wish to eat on campus are encouraged to visit DI Dining, located on the first floor of Kent State University’s Design Innovation Hub.

From art history and art education to studio-based areas such as ceramics, painting, sculpture, print media, jewelry, metals and enameling, textiles and related practices, the School of Art Open House offers a practical introduction to the spaces, people and academic experiences that shape a Kent State arts education. The event supports prospective students as they consider their next step and helps families and educators better understand the opportunities available through Kent State University’s School of Art.