Arts
America 250 Opening Reception and Concert
Join us for the opening of two textile exhibitions that explore American identity through quilts, coverlets and chintz. In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, join us for the opening of “Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home,” featuring a rare display of the renowned Keckley…Both/And
This exhibition brings together the fresh perspectives and rigorous studio practices of first-year MFA graduate students from: Carnegie Mellon University and Kent State University. "Both/And" serves as a bridge between the creative communities of Pittsburgh and Kent, highlighting the diverse r…UH Healing Garden Annual Sculpture Exhibition
University Hospital Healing Garden Annual Sculpture Exhibition is a yearly exhibition featuring work by Kent State University graduate and undergraduate students working in any medium. Located in the healing garden at the UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 N Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH 44266.Featured arti…Kent Blossom Art Intensives: Resident Faculty and Visiting Artist Exhibition
Kent Blossom Art Intensives Resident Faculty and Visiting Artist Exhibition May 27 - June 26, 2026 About: Kent Blossom Art Intensives (KBAI) are a series of two-week studio art intensives conducted each summer since 1968 at Kent State University. Similar to an artist residency, participants…KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp
KSU Brandenburg Strings Camp is a 4-day event for high school and college violin, viola, cello and bass players. Students will learn string arrangements of several of JS Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, receive coaching and instruction from Kent Violin Instructor Amy Glick, and present a concert on the …Quilts and Coverlets: Art for the American Home
“Quilts & Coverlets: Art for the American Home” and “Chintz: From Forbidden Fabric to Luxury Interiors” will be on view at the Kent State University Museum from June 26, 2026, through April 18, 2027.
In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, “Quilts & Coverlets: Art for the American Home” focuses on a distinctly American art form. Quilts and coverlets originated as functional pieces for keeping warm, but developed into important forms of expression and community. The exhibition will be presented alongside “Chintz: From Forbidden Fabric to Luxury Interiors,” a student-curated exhibition examining the global history and enduring influence of chintz textiles.
Aimee Lee: A Solo Exhibition
Aimee Lee is an internationally recognized artist and scholar specializing in Korean papermaking traditions. This exhibition features dresses made entirely by hand from hanji, traditional Korean paper made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree. Photo caption: Aimee Lee, Rift (2024). In…Kent State School of Art Biennial Faculty Show
January 20 – February 13, 2026CVA Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, January 23 | 5-7 p.m. Biennial Faculty Show features the work of full-time, part-time and emeritus Kent State University School of Art faculty. This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council. Opening Reception: Kent State School of Art "None of us really know what we look like inside" by Corrie Slawson
"None of us really know what we look like inside" by Corrie Slawson Exhibition: January 30- March 7, 2026 Reception: February 13, 5-7 p.m. KSU Downtown Gallery The School of Art Collection and Galleries are pleased to present "None of us really know what we look like inside,…Kent State School of Art "A Gift in Ink" Exhibition
"A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection" Michener Gallery (2nd Floor Kent State University Library)