College of the Arts
Scholar: Beethoven Was Not an Alcoholic
Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in Kent State University’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, was quoted by The New York Times in a story about new findings concerning Ludwig van Beethoven’s health and genealogy.
Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to Kent State University’s Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame.
A New Art Exhibit, Detumescence by Bedel Tiscareño, Brings Satire to Kent
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Detumescence, Bedel Tiscareño. This exhibit will be on display, April 7–May 13, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent Ohio, there will be a reception on Friday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.
Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Micaela Taylor
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Catherine Meredith, welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Micaela Taylor to Kent State as a guest artist Feb. 25 -March 5, 2023. Micaela will collaborate with the members of the Kent Dance Ensemble on a work that will appear in t…
Graduate Program Receives National Recognition for Student Support
Kent State University’s Master of Music in Music Education(MMME) program has earned Intelligent.com’s “Best Student Support Services” award. Kent State University has been listed among the top Online Master’s in Music Education Program.
Students Address Real Issues Facing the Fashion Industry
Two School of Fashion students were recognized recently by the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) as 2023 FSF Scholars.
The annual FSF Case Study Scholarship is the Fashion Scholarship Fund's signature program, asking applicants to address real issues facing the fashion industry today. This year, the organization recognized 127 FSF Scholars from colleges and universities across the United States. In addition to a financial award, FSF Scholars receive access to internships and full-time jobs through partner companies and enjoy ongoing professional development and support.
Advancing the Larger Artistic Community Through Outstanding Work
Eight Kent State University School of Art faculty and alumni have been awarded the Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Excellence Awards for 2023.
Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Lisa Viola
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Catherine Meredith, welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Lisa Viola to Kent State as a guest artist Feb. 6-10, 2023. During her residency, Lisa Viola will collaborate with the members of the Kent Dance Ensemble on a work that wi…
The School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Urinetown" Feb. 24 -Mar. 5, 2023
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams Inc. and Lauren Mitchell
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running Feb. 24 through March 5.
Sarah Esposito, School of Art Adjunct Faculty and Alumni, Will Be Opening Her First Solo Show At Kink Contemporary
School of Art adjunct professor and painting M.F.A. alumni, Sarah Esposito, will be opening her first solo show, “Into the Syncline”, at Kink Contemporary in Cleveland opening on February 18, 2023. The show will include elements of painting and collage landscapes that mirror the artist’s relationship with the natural world. “Into the Syncline” is inspired by the folds in the earth’s crust, like those that form mountains and islands. Sarah Esposito has examined these formations recently in Colorado and other regional parks.