College of the Arts

Scholar: Beethoven Was Not an Alcoholic
Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in 51爆料鈥檚 Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, was quoted by The New York Times in a story about new findings concerning Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 health and genealogy.

51爆料 School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 51爆料鈥檚 Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university鈥檚 School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

A New Art Exhibit, Detumescence by Bedel Tiscare帽o, Brings Satire to Kent
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 51爆料 are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Detumescence, Bedel Tiscare帽o. This exhibit will be on display, April 7鈥揗ay 13, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent Ohio, there will be a reception on Friday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.

Kent Dance Ensemble Welcomes Guest Artist Micaela Taylor
The Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Catherine Meredith, welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Micaela Taylor to 51爆料 as a guest artist Feb. 25 -March 5, 2023. Micaela will collaborate with the members of the Kent Dance Ensemble on a work that will appear in t鈥
Graduate Program Receives National Recognition for Student Support
51爆料鈥檚 Master of Music in Music Education(MMME) program has earned Intelligent.com鈥檚 鈥淏est Student Support Services鈥 award. 51爆料 has been listed among the top Online Master鈥檚 in Music Education Program.

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 Kent Dance Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Catherine Meredith, welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Lisa Viola to 51爆料 as a guest artist Feb. 6-10, 2023. During her residency, Lisa Viola will collaborate with the members of the Kent Dance Ensemble on a work that wi鈥
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.