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Meet Molly Wagner!鈥淚 chose Kent State for the culture and the history of activism," said Molly. "Both of those things are very important to me and are integral parts of art history, which at the end of the day, is just a reflection of reality.鈥
Meet junior art history major and English minor from Medina, Ohio, Molly Wagar. The decision on what to study at Kent State University was an easy one for Wagar, and she has found inspiration in the people and professors she has met here.

The School of Art at Kent State University is pleased to announce the hire of Dadisi Curtis Jr., M.F.A., as a visiting assistant professor of studio art for the 2024-25 academic year.
Each year, Kent State University invites an exciting array of visiting artists to speak at the School of Art. In 2024, Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcomes eight visiting artists to participate in course workshops and give free lectures to the community.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Sticks 鈥 Rocks 鈥 Leaves, by Natalie Petrosky. The show will be on display from June 7- July 27, 2024, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent,鈥
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by Kent State University at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.

The Kent State University Women鈥檚 Center kicked off the first annual G.E.A.R. Awards this semester. In the College of the Arts, Caitlin Kane, Ph.D., Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D. and Sohaela Rojas, a fashion merchandising student, were nominated for the award.

Meet Teresa Morek!鈥淚 chose Kent State because of the amazing art program, beautiful campus, safety and inclusivity,鈥 said Teresa, 鈥淚 knew from the day I toured campus that Kent was exactly what I wanted and that I didn't even need to look anywhere else.鈥

On Friday, March 15 the School of Art awarded prizes for the 2024 Student Annual Exhibition.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit, "Second Meaning," by Ling-lin Ku. The show will be on display from April 5- May 11, 2024, in the KSU Downtown Gallery.