Kent State University : School of Art

MFA Thesis Exhibitions - open now, reception Thursday, 4 April, 5-7p in the School Gallery, 3d floor Painting Gallery, and ground floor Sculpture Gallery.. Newly minted MFAs include Lisa Arenstein, Joanne Arnett, Derek Gelvin, Lori Gipson, Tim Stover and Pamela Testa

12th Annual National Juried Cup Show, through 20 April, with sales to benefit the graduate fellowship in ceramics studies.

The Link Gallery of KSU at Trumbul opens an exhibition of paintings by Royden Watson, through 25 April.A reception for the artist will be held on Weds., 10 APril, 5:30-7p in the Gallery at KSU Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH.

Three distinguished alumni of the School of Art share their appreciation for what being a student here meant to them and their careers (below)...



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The School of Art at Kent State University offers a long tradition of imagination, thought, skill, and achievement in the visual arts. For its students, both current and future, its alumni and its many friends, the School of Art continues to explore ideas, provide the highest standards of craft, and stimulate individual and collective creativity, teaching, and research through its programs, curriculum, and exhibitions. This excellence was recently recognized by US News and World Report's ranking of the School's graduate programs in the top 100 of the 1200 US grad programs in the visual arts surveyed. On this site, you can find current student and program activities and opportunities, advising and degree information, and ways to contact faculty and staff, as well as a look at what's going on right now. Stephanie Cole, Brittni Stump, Joanna Darda (not visible) Allison Smith, Erin Miller, Trey Gehring and Liz DeBellis - in P. Kaufmann, a fabric printing mill in Bennettsville, SC, where they participated in the 2013 International Textile Marketing Association Eductional Foundation tour, 29 Jan.-1 Feb., based in High Point, NC. The itinerary included tours of printing, dyeing and weaving mills, as well as a furniture manufacturing plant and showroom. Led by Professor Janice Lessman-Moss, these students also met with fabric designers to learn more about designing for industry. This tour is a regular feature of the textiles program in the School of Art. Travel-Study or Study Abroad this year Plan ahead for 2013, 2014! >Students of all majors are encouraged to attend the Study Abroad Meeting on Thursday, January 31st from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. in ART 206. Professor Medicus and Professor Vande Zande will talk about the study abroad opportunities offered by the School of Art along with details about upcoming trips to Italy this summer. Don't miss this opportunity! > Take a full semester to enroll in studio classes as well as language, art history, history, and Italian culture classes while really soaking it in and getting to know Italy as a long-term resident... Contact the Office of Global Education here at KSU for further details on this. The Digital Photo Studio (110 Art Bldg.) is open and available for student use! Stage, light, and document your work beginning NOW in order to maintain a complete portfolio for all kinds of purposes. You can make an appointment by clicking here. Prior to removing any equipment from the lab, make arrangements for loan with your instructor. Then return batteries, tripod, quick-release plates, lens caps, etc., after use.	IN OUR GALLERIES ... School of Art Gallery 2nd floor Art Building MFA Thesis Exhibitions - open now, reception Thursday, 4 April, 5-7p in the School Gallery, 3d floor Painting Gallery, and ground floor Sculpture Gallery.. Newly minted MFAs include Lisa Arenstein, Joanne Arnett, Derek Gelvin, Lori Gipson, Tim Stover and Pamela Testa . Downtown Gallery 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio 12th Annual National Juried Cup Show, through 20 April, with sales to benefit the graduate fellowship in ceramics studies. ON VIEW ELSEWHERE .... The Link Gallery of KSU at Trumbul opens an exhibition of paintings by Royden Watson, through 25 April.A reception for the artist will be held on Weds., 10 APril, 5:30-7p in the Gallery at KSU Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH. Three distinguished alumni of the School of Art share their appreciation for what being a student here meant to them and their careers (below)...	Spring 2013 Scholarship Winners Freshman Scholarship: Daniel Likar, Carys Bobbit Marjorie Collins: Eli Gfell William and Hazel Schock: Augustin Sanchez, Casey Vaughan, Marjorie Cameron 6th Street Competition: Trey Gehring Thomas D. Little Prize: Jessica Fatkins Anthony Bartholomew Zygote Press Residency: Stephanie Brewer zzzzzzz Congratuations to Professor Michael Loderstedt recognized for his Outstanding Research and Scholarship, 2013! Professor Loderstedt is congratulated by Vice President for Research Grant McGimpsey (above) and joined by friends and family (below) for the 19 March celebration, which included a wonderful concert by musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra and Kent State University School of Music. NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS FOR EVERYONE: ACADEMIC ADVISING! Drop in schedule for spring semester advising with Ms. Maria Robertson: Wednesday 9-11a and Wednesday and Thursday 1:30-4p You can call Ms. Robertson at 330.672.1363 or click here to schedule with Webscheduler. PORTFOLIO REVIEW DAYS There is still one more opportunity for transfer students and any student wishing to apply AP Art credit to required coursework to schedule an individual portfolio reviewon: Monday, June 24 10a-12noon Monday, July 12, 10a-12 noon Monday, August 12, 10a-12noon Please call the School of Art at 330.672.2192 to schedule an appointment with Professor Isabel Farnsworth of our sculpture program. This page last updated 17 May, 2013.

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