Arts & Culture

Melbourne, Australia by Acacia Freeman

Each year, Kent State students participate in off-campus study away/study abroad programs and internships in locations across the country and around the world. And they take photos—lots and lots of photos.

Wick Poetry Center Call for Poems

While teaming up with The Academy of American Poets, the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State University created a national contest where poems were submitted to honor the 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970. Director David Hassler reported to KentWired that over the span of three months, nearly 600 submissions were sent in.

Shown is a photo taken by war photojournalist and author Ben Brody. Brody is bringing his work to Kent State University through his exhibit, “A Second Moon.”

War photojournalist and author Ben Brody is bringing his work to Kent State through his exhibit, “A Second Moon.” The exhibit, curated by Moema Furtado, an installation artist and independent curator, runs from March 5-15 at the Crawford Gallery in the Center for Visual Arts.

Kent State Florence

What’s a must have for U.S. universities overseas? A Florentine palace, according to a recent Times Higher Education article. Fortunately, Kent State has one, and students have noticed.

Jennifer Ling Datchuk portrait by Clint Datchuk

The School of Art is proud to announce alumna Jennifer Ling Datchuk has been awarded the coveted United States Artist Fellowship in Crafts. USA Fellowships are unrestricted awards recognizing the most compelling artists working and living in the United States, in all disciplines, at every stage of their careers.

Jamison Darling

This winter at Kent State, an art show and featured speaker on mental health will honor the life and legacy of assistant professor and artist Christopher Darling, who died June 2018. The events will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, hosted by the School of Visual Communication Design, in which Darling taught.

Constructed Answer Medallion

The School of Art Collection and Galleries present “Constructed Answer,” a contemporary metals exhibition inspired by tragedy, trauma and violence that celebrates the resiliency of a human spirit.

Abnormal Student Theatre Production 2015

A small class assignment in college led to an off-Broadway debut for Kent State University musical theatre alumnus Scott Miesse, ’15, who will be premiering his self-written play titled “Abnormal” in January 2020.

The FSStore's new line features sustainable fashions, accessories and home goods made by Fashion School students and faculty

Kent State University’s Fashion School continuously finds ways to innovate. Its unique lifestyle boutique, Fashion School Store (FSStore), in downtown Kent recently added a new line called “Sustainability RETOLD.” This collection includes sustainably made clothing, featuring work from five different students and three faculty.

Squirrel-O-Ween Start Screen

Kent State University’s favorite unofficial mascot – the famous black squirrel – needs your help to get ready for Halloween. Squirrel-O-Ween allows the Kent State community to dress up an animated black squirrel with the latest spooky costumes and props and share with friends on social and digital media.