College of the Arts
Porthouse Theatre's 2021 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle Awards
Porthouse Theatre was recently recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during its 2021 season.
Line by Line Exhibition Explores the Language of Weaving
"Line by Line," presented by Kent State University School of Art Galleries, features artists Erin M. Riley, Samantha Bittman, Crystal Gregory, Diedrick Brackens, Kira Dominguez Hultgren, and collaborators Barrow Parke. The exhibition, curated by Janice Lessman-Moss, will be on view at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) Gallery from Jan. 25 through March 11, 2022, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 28 from 5-7 p.m.
"There's a place for us" at Porthouse Theatre in 2022
Kent State鈥檚 Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
Kent State University鈥檚 season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the Kent State community has already begun to shine.
Dr. Gustav Medicus Publishes Article in The Burlington Magazine
Kent State Youth Winds Make Debut with Guest Conductor Anthony Maiello
Announced as a new ensemble earlier this year, the inaugural class of the Kent State Youth Winds make their debut Saturday, Nov. 6 under the baton of guest conductor Anthony Maiello. The concert is part of the Kent State University Glauser School of Music鈥檚 annual Wind Band Conductor鈥檚 Symposium beginning Nov. 5 and running through Nov. 7.
Kent Blossom Faculty Member Joela Jones to Retire from The Cleveland Orchestra
Dakota Mace: Badahani
Dakota Mace is a Din茅 (Navajo) photographer and textile artist who focuses on translating the language of Din茅 weaving history and beliefs through her artwork. The exhibition鈥檚 title "Badahani" translates to 鈥淭heir Stories鈥 and will be on view Nov. 5 through Dec. 18 at the KSU Downtown Gallery. Artist talk and reception on Dec. 3.
Kent State University Orchestra Celebrates Halloween with Family-Friendly Concert
Come dressed in your Halloween best for the Kent State University Orchestra鈥檚 Oct. 31, 3 p.m. concert. The members of the orchestra will be decked out in costume, performing spooky, family-friendly favorites. Candy will be handed out at the end of the performance to kick off Kent city鈥檚 official trick-or-treat that night.
Music Education Faculty and Doctoral Students Share Research at National Symposium
In late Sept., several Kent State University Glauser School Music Education faculty members presented their latest work during research poster sessions at the biennial Symposium of the Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE). The 2021 symposium was held virtually.