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Riffing on the Human Condition features artwork from the two Cleveland-based artists/designers and will be on display from June 13 – July 26, 2025, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on June 13 from 5-7 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 51���� is pleased to announce the continuation of the annual Kent Blossom Art Intensives exhibition (KBAI). The exhibition features the work of visiting artists and resident faculty in ceramics, glass, painting and textiles. The Kent Blossom Art Intensives Exhibition will be on display June 2 – June 13, 2025, at the CVA Gallery located in the Center for the Visual Arts, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on Monday, June 2, from 4-6 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

“Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne” will be on view in the KSU Downtown Gallery April 18 through May 31, 2025. This exhibition explores part of the history and legacy of Jewelry, Metals and Enameling at 51����. There will be an opening reception on April 18, from 5-7 p.m.Read more about the exhibit This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.

The B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition includes the thesis work of every graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the School of Art. The exhibition will be on view in the Center for the Visual Arts from April 15-25, 2025 with a reception on April 25 from 5-7 p.m.  This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.

Week One of the M.F.A. Exhibition takes place April 1-4, 2025, with an artist reception on April 4, from 5-7 p.m. in the Downtown Gallery, and 6-8 p.m. in the CVA/Payto/Crawford/AVRC Galleries. This exhibition takes place across campus in the CVA, Payto, Crawford, AVRC and KSU Downtown galleries.

The School of Art Student Annual Exhibit showcases work from 51���� students across the university.This show will be on display at the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) in the CVA/Crawford/Payto Galleries from March 7-26, 2025.Reception: March 21, 5-7 p.m. This exhibit is sponsored by :

The School Art Collection and Galleries at 51���� is excited to announce their latest exhibition: “Board Stretcher,” featuring work by artist Eli Gfell. “Board Stretcher” explores exhibit design and the support structures of an exhibition space. “Board Stretcher” will be on display at the KSU Downtown Gallery (141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio) from January 17 through March 22, 2025.Opening Reception: Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.

The Biennial Alumni Exhibition seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talented alumni throughout the eighty-plus year history of the School of Art. This years' (inaugural) juror is Wendy Earle, Curator, Akron Art Museum. The show will be on display January 17th through February 21st in the CVA Gallery (325 Terrace Drive, Kent, Ohio). Opening Reception: Jan.17, 5-7 p.m.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents: ”Stephanie J. Woods: The Genius of Play."