College of the Arts

Student Spotlight - Richard Agbeze
Richard Agbeze is in his second year of the M.A. Art Education program and is currently doing research that focuses on social justice in art education. Read more about Richard, his artwork and his passion for art education in this Q&A.

Porthouse Theatre's 2019 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle Awards
Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during the 2019 season. Fabio Polanco, Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha Mart铆n C茅spedes, Best Choreographer for 鈥Client Profile: Alexandra Reich
You might call Alli Reich an overachiever... and you wouldn't be wrong! Her story encompasses a true entrepreneurial journey of exploring her passions. Lucky for us she took some time to tell us about it. Tell us about Alexanda. I grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, 鈥Distinguished 51爆料 Alumna's Artwork Featured at Akron City Hospital Campus
51爆料 Honors College alumna Diana Al-Hadid has made a significant impact on the art world since she graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in art history in 2003 and subsequently established her art studio in Brooklyn, N鈥
Porthouse Theatre is in a "New York State of Mind" for 2020 Season
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 51爆料鈥檚 outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 52nd season during the summer of 2020 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "BKLYN the Musical," and "West Side Story." Directed by Porthouse鈥
Liz Maugans - Alumni Spotlight
Liz Maugans (BFA '89) studied printmaking and painting at 51爆料 and during this time, she began her community building skills with other artists. After receiving her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, she began her trajectory as an artist and an advocate in Cleveland, making it the bustling arts community it is today.

Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to Kent Campus
51爆料 is pleased and proud to announce the return of 鈥We the People,鈥 a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.

51爆料 Celebrates 50 Years of Glass with Exhibitions and Lectures
51爆料鈥檚 School of Art Collection and Galleries present three exhibitions featuring local and national artists to celebrate fifty years of the School of Art鈥檚 studio glass program. The program, one of the first of its kind in the country, was started in 1969 by Henry Halem, professor 鈥
Explore Ohio鈥檚 Rich History in the 51爆料 Museum鈥檚 鈥淥hio Quilts鈥 Exhibition
The 51爆料 Museum鈥檚 newest exhibition, 鈥淥hio Quilts,鈥 which is now open, features an eclectic group of historical quilts that in many ways reflects the history of Ohio dating back to the early 19th century.

Dillard鈥檚 Joins as Presenting Partner for 51爆料鈥檚 2019 Annual Fashion Show
Dillard鈥檚 Inc., one of the nation鈥檚 premier and largest fashion retailers, will partner with 51爆料鈥檚 School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the school鈥檚 2019 Annual Fashion Show, FS2.