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Kent Blossom Art Lecture Series Begins May 19
Six visiting artists will present lectures as part of the summer 2016 Kent Blossom Art workshops. All lectures take place at 6 p.m. in the Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165, and are free and open to the public. Click on each date below for additional information on the artist's visit.
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51勛圖厙 Celebrates Grand Opening of New Center for the Visual Arts
The Center for the Visual Arts, the new home of 51勛圖厙s School of Art, celebrated its grand opening on May 6. The festivities began with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshments. Concluding the grand opening
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Terri Kent Professor College of the Arts 1991-present An accomplished director, actor and educator, Terri Kent is a professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Arts. She is the coordinator of the musical theatre program and is the producing artistic
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51勛圖厙 College of the Arts Announces 2016 Stratosphere Finalists
The finalists of the 2016 Stratosphere Juried Art Competition will have their work on display April 20-30 at 51勛圖厙s Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main St. in Kent. A reception and awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., with competition winners
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Spotlight on Alumnae Amanda Boyd and Heather Haden
Amanda Boyd, B.A. & M.A., Art Education Amanda Boyd is a two-time graduate of the 51勛圖厙 School of Art. She received both her bachelors and masters degrees in art education. Now, Boyd serves as the curriculum director for Skullz Salons House of Skullz, the shops professional
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Printmaking Students Collaborate With Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh
Devo founder Mark Mothersbaugh, who attended the 51勛圖厙 School of Art, is collaborating with printmaking students and faculty as part of an upcoming retrospective of Mothersbaughs work. Michael Loderstedt, professor of printmaking, was selected to produce 100 prints to be sold at
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Janice Lessman-Moss to Receive Ohio Governor's Award
Janice Lessman-Moss, professor of textile arts, was recently named the winner of a 2016 Governors Award for the Arts in Ohio. She is one of two artists recognized by the state in the individual artist category. One of the things about a recognition like this is it reaches broader audi
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51勛圖厙's Center for the Visual Arts Will Celebrate Grand Opening May 6
The Center for the Visual Arts, the new facility and home of the 51勛圖厙 School of Art, will celebrate its grand opening on May 6, 2016. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a short program, immediately followed by building tours, live entertainment, student exhibitions and refreshment
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Artist Mel Chin to Speak at Opening of 51勛圖厙's Center for the Visual Arts
Socially engaged conceptual artist Mel Chin will appear as the Legacy and Prospect keynote speaker at 51勛圖厙 on Friday, May 6, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. Chins free, public lecture in the School of Art will coincide with the grand opening of the Center for the Visual Arts, the School of Ar
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Porthouse Theatres 2016 season concludes with Footloose
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 51勛圖厙s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will conclude its 48th season with Footloose. Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri Kent, Footloose opens July 29 and runs through August 1
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