College of the Arts

Students Address Real Issues Facing the Fashion Industry
Two School of Fashion students were recognized recently by the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) as 2023 FSF Scholars.
The annual FSF Case Study Scholarship is the Fashion Scholarship Fund's signature program, asking applicants to address real issues facing the fashion industry today. This year, the organization recognized 127 FSF Scholars from colleges and universities across the United States. In addition to a financial award, FSF Scholars receive access to internships and full-time jobs through partner companies and enjoy ongoing professional development and support.

Advancing the Larger Artistic Community Through Outstanding Work
Eight 51爆料 School of Art faculty and alumni have been awarded the for 2023.

Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Lisa Viola

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Urinetown" Feb. 24 -Mar. 5, 2023
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams Inc. and Lauren Mitchell
51爆料鈥檚 School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running Feb. 24 through March 5.

Sarah Esposito, School of Art Adjunct Faculty and Alumni, Will Be Opening Her First Solo Show At Kink Contemporary
School of Art adjunct professor and painting M.F.A. alumni, Sarah Esposito, will be opening her first solo show, 鈥淚nto the Syncline鈥, at Kink Contemporary in Cleveland opening on February 18, 2023. The show will include elements of painting and collage landscapes that mirror the artist鈥檚 relationship with the natural world. 鈥淚nto the Syncline鈥 is inspired by the folds in the earth鈥檚 crust, like those that form mountains and islands. Sarah Esposito has examined these formations recently in Colorado and other regional parks.

Nexo Entre Ra铆ces / Nexus Between Roots
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 51爆料 are pleased to announce a new exhibit 鈥淣exo Entre Ra铆ces / Nexus Between Roots鈥 which will be on display January 27 鈥 March 18, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio.
Alumni Spotlight - Sam Gibbons
Sam Gibbons, who studied Fine Art at 51爆料, had one of his paintings featured on the cover of Hi-Fructose Magazine, Vol. 9 and inside a .

Setting Up for Success

IN A FLASH: A Student Symphony
The 51爆料 Orchestra will perform with the Kent Chorus and Chorale on Sunday in the Cartwright Auditorium.

LOL at Porthouse Theatre in 2023
Porthouse Theatre, 51爆料鈥檚 outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during summer 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes" and "The Prom."