Kent State University Museum
KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions’
KENT, OH – The Kent State University Museum announces the opening of “As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions” on Sept. 16, 2022. On view through Aug. 27, 2023, the exhibition draws from the Kent State University Museum’s rich holdings of wedding dresses and associated materials. Trea…
KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘Pathfinders: Kent State University School of Fashion Alumni’
KENT, OH – The Kent State University Museum announces the opening of “Pathfinders: Kent State University School of Fashion Alumni,” featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keäma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brin…
TEXTURES Exhibition Receives Arts Alive Award for Collaborative Project
The Kent State University Museum exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” has been awarded the Arts Alive award for Collaborative Project for 2022. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Joseph Underwood, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Tameka Ellington, former associate professor of fashion and interim assistant dean for the College of the Arts.
Kent State University Museum and Wick Poetry Center at Kent State Announce the Release of the Digital Green Book Project
The Kent State University Museum and the Wick Poetry Center at Kent State announce the launch of the “Digital Green Book” created in support of the exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.”
Long-Awaited 'TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair' Opening Sept. 10 at the Kent State University Museum
The Kent State University Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its important, complex place in the history of African American life and culture.
'Forever Chanel - Coco + Karl' Opens June 11 at the Kent State Museum
KENT, OH – the Kent State University Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl, opening June 11. With exclusive preview hours for members during opening weekend, the exhibit will be on display through February 27, 2022. In a world where fashion, celebrity…"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to share “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,” one of the Museum’s current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.com’s recent article, “10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring.” Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent …
Kent State University Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'
The Kent State University Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.