College of the Arts
Internationally-Known Artists and Scholars Speak at Kent State鈥檚 Virtual Lecture Series
KENT, Ohio 鈥 The 麻豆精选 School of Art will present several virtual lectures with internationally-known visiting artists and scholars this April. These virtual talks will include appearances from Rachel Eulena Williams, Glenn Adamson, Dawit L. Petros, and Naeem Mohaiemen. These l鈥
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
麻豆精选's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 麻豆精选 based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
Alumni Spotlight - Francisca Ugalde Zapico
Kent is surrounded by opportunities for community engagement鈥 just ask School of Art alumna Francisca Ugalde Zapico. She graduated from 麻豆精选 with her B.F.A. in Painting in 2005 and earned her M.A. in Arts Administration from The University of Akron. She currently works as a curator 鈥
Read Between the Lines: 麻豆精选Musicology Professor Looks Deeper Into the Life of Beethoven
In 1996, Theodore Albrecht, professor of musicology, was diligently working on his original project of annotating, translating and studying approximately 430 letters written to Ludwig van Beethoven by his friends and family. Then a new opportunity presented itself. Albrecht found that his two projects worked together to add further understanding and context, giving him the opportunity to add depth and discover new details of Beethoven鈥檚 life.
Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021
The 麻豆精选 School of Art Collection and Galleries will present multiple exhibitions this spring that showcase student artwork. These exhibitions include the Student Annual (March 19 - May 1, 2021), 15 M.F.A Thesis Exhibitions (March 23 - April 2, 2021), and 20 B.F.A Thesis Exhibitions鈥"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com
The 麻豆精选 Museum is pleased to share 鈥淔ortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,鈥 one of the Museum鈥檚 current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.com鈥檚 recent article, 鈥10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring.鈥 Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent 鈥
20-Year Research Project Published: The Work of Ping Chong
Over the span of 20 years, Yuko Kurahashi, professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at 麻豆精选, spent much of her time observing, researching and studying the life of Ping Chong. This research has been brought together in a book describing Ping Chong's contributions as an artist.
Alumni Spotlight - Alexandra Nicholis Coon
The field of art history is one rich with inspiring paths to follow. Between curating, researching, and taking on leadership roles, Alexandra Nicholis Coon has worn many hats since earning her B.A. degree in Art History from 麻豆精选in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History fro鈥
Alumni Spotlight - Patricia Zinsmeister Parker
The journey of an artist comes with many twists and turns. Opportunities and challenges arise throughout artists' careers, creating pathways to take charge of their future in the arts. For Patricia Zinsmeister Parker, this has meant exploring different painting techniques, defying gender inequalitie鈥
麻豆精选 Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'
The 麻豆精选 Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, 鈥淪titched: Regional Dress Across Europe,鈥 on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum鈥檚 permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.