Visiting Artists Program
Each month throughout the school year, visiting artists in all studio art disciplines are invited to campus for public lectures, studio visits and demonstrations. Around ten visiting artists and scholars visit Kent State every year. Artists exhibiting in nearby Akron and Cleveland are also invited conduct studio visits with MFA students when available.
Students also have opportunities to meet artists and curators on travel study trips to New York City as well as day trips to museums and galleries in nearby Akron, Cleveland, Detroit, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.
Degree Offerings
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s top graduate programs in the visual arts, the School of Art at Kent State University provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in all areas of studio art. We offer the only MFA program in northeast Ohio, and the only program in the state of Ohio to offer this breadth of studio specialties.
Acclaimed Visiting Artists
Wes Hunting
Daniel Clayman
William Carlson
Michael Scheiner
Fritz Dreisbach
Jeff Mack
Keith & Deanna Clayton
Jack Wax
Deborah Horell
Scott Chaseling
James Mongrain
Nick Mount
List displays artists since 2000.
Academic Affairs Transformation 2028 FAQs and Forum Reminder 9/18/24
September 18, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
Academic Affairs Community Forum: Transformation 2028 Update 9/16/24
September 16, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to you today regarding an upcoming forum, volunteer opportunities, and a reminder of our open surveys.
Faculty and Staff Forum Invitation
Transformation 2028: Survey Impressions, Updates, and Upcoming Forum 8/27/24
August 27, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
I hope the first week of the new school year has been energizing for you—I always love the energy that comes with the start of the academic year and seeing the campus full of students, faculty, and staff!
Transformation 2028 Communications
The goal of Transformation 2028 (T28) is to positively strengthen the Division of Academic Affairs through strategic and sustainable reorganization, effective use of our financial and personnel resources, and the delivery of meaningful and desirable academic programs. A strategic redesign is necessary for our learners, for greater collaboration among our disciplines and services, and to position Kent State for future growth.
The following communications relate to the T28 process that began May 2024.