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Anthony Behar March 4, 2021

A copy of Dr. Seuss’ “If I Ran The Zoo” seen on a spinner rack inside Strand Book Store, one of six books which will no longer be published due to hurtful representation of certain people and cultures,...

Michelle Dean with a painting she bought from a thrift store, then painted over to create a new piece of art on November 20, 2019.

Student creates new art from thrifted paintings

At first glance, Michelle Dean’s kitchen looked normal. A stove, a refrigerator and some old-fashioned artwork were framed on the walls.Upon further inspection, the paintings weren’t the wholesome,...

Design Innovation Hub sparks safety concerns

Sydney Purtee February 13, 2019

Concerns regarding active shooters and the safety of the new Design Innovation Hub arose during the Faculty Senate meeting on Monday.J.R. Campbell, the executive director of design and innovation at Kent...

Some of the pieces available for sale in the ARTshop, located in the Center for Visual Arts.

Current students, alumni sell their works in campus shop

Brittany Wilson February 3, 2019

The university’s ARTshop has remain closed this semester, but is scheduled to reopen on Valentine’s Day after some major changes.Prior to the changes, the shop only sold products out of the store.“We...

Marie Bukowski sits in her office in the Center for the Visual Arts on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, where her artwork is framed.Bukowski began practicing visual and performance art as a child. Her family included art in her education as early as 6 or 7 years old, but she didn’t decide to pursue art professionally until high school. Bukowski earned her first degree in fine arts from Carnegie Mellon University. Now, Bukowski is the director of Kent State’s School of Art, and she has shown her printmaking work in local and international exhibits.

School of Art director reflects on past health struggles, healing in upcoming exhibit

Alexandra Sobczak December 3, 2018

Since she began her junior year of college, more than 130 exhibits have featured Marie Bukowski’s artwork. The School of Art director participated in solo, invitational and juried exhibitions in eleven...

First-year graduate student Meagan Smith poses in front of two pieces of her textile work, “Untitled.” Smith said she draws inspiration from her time as a competitive swimmer.“A pool has a lot of verticality and linear elements and repetition on the bottom (with) the tiles,” Smith said. “And I think that’s a strong influence for my work, body memory and linear stretching of the body. I’m looking at a lot of order and systems that connect to the body.” 

Grad Studio Crawl draws crowd in celebration of students’ modern art

Alexandra Sobczak December 2, 2018

The School of Art’s Grad Studio Crawl, a celebration of the end of the semester, took viewers on a tour of the Center for the Visual Arts Friday.Students, professors and community members participated...

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School of Art professors speak on helping students find audience for artwork

Alexandra Sobczak November 13, 2018

Professors in the School of Art are encouraging students to get their artwork out into the world with the hope of helping them grow into professional artists.“We show (art) to have a platform,” said...

Andrew Kuebeck's pieces, "Keyhole Culture: Joey" and "Keyhole Culture: Ken," on display Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at the KSU Downtown Gallery. Kuebeck is an assistant professor of jewelry, metals and enameling at Kent State's School of Art.

‘Jewelry and Gender’ exhibit connects artwork, models, community

Alexandra Sobczak November 3, 2018

An extravagant, double-layered necklace — jutting bright yellow and orange tree branches and florals out of it — rested on a mannequin and cast an intricate, botanical shadow on the wall of the KSU...

Charlie wearing Sherry Simms, Compact Lipstick: Rose, copper, enamel paint, sterling, lipstick, 2004.

KSU Downtown Gallery to explore gender identity through jewelry

Alexandra Sobczak October 30, 2018

“Jewelry and Gender: Challenging the Norms,” the newest exhibition at the KSU Downtown Gallery, will challenge the gender binary and explore gender identities through jewelry art.The opening reception...

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OPINION: You don’t have to be an expert

Cameron Gorman September 24, 2018

Recently, during a recording of a new radio show and podcast from Luna Negra and Brainchild, two literary arts journals here on Kent’s campus (Writer’s BlockCast), I joined some of my peers in a conversation...

Kent State Stark expo brings 19th century art to life

Natalie Meek September 29, 2017

Kent State Stark students restaged the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition on Sept. 27 as part of a national program called Reacting to the Past.The 1889 Paris Universal Exposition was a gathering of international...

One of the vendor tents at Art in the Park. The festival had vendors, food and activities for all ages.

Art in the Park returns for crafts, music

Samantha Karam September 11, 2017

Art in the Park is a two-day, annual festival located at Fred Fuller Park on Middlebury Road in Kent. This year it took place on Sept. 9 and 10. Each year it offers family-friendly activities such as live...