School of Art

Student Spotlight: Teresa Morek
Meet Teresa Morek!
“I chose Kent State because of the amazing art program, beautiful campus, safety and inclusivity,” said Teresa, “I knew from the day I toured campus that Kent was exactly what I wanted and that I didn't even need to look anywhere else.”

IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.

Buy Flash-Made at The School of Art Holiday Sale
The School of Art Holiday Sale is Dec. 7 and 8 in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery.

Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling Receives Linda Stein Upstander Award
Dr. Linda Hoeptner Poling, an associate professor of art education, was honored with the 2022 .

IN A FLASH: Students Take Part in Creating More Than 100 Works of Art
The Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcome students and artists to campus to create art and learn from artists from around the world.

Kent Blossom Art Intensives Provides Artists with an Opportunity to Grow
Claire Bowman, assistant of print media and facilities coordinator at the University of Dayton, attended Kent Blossom Art Intensives (KBAI) twice, focusing on print media.

A New Art Exhibit, Detumescence by Bedel Tiscareño, Brings Satire to Kent
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Detumescence, Bedel Tiscareño. This exhibit will be on display, April 7–May 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.

Advancing the Larger Artistic Community Through Outstanding Work
Eight School of Art faculty and alumni have been awarded the for 2023.

IN A FLASH: Faculty Artists Share Their Work
The Biennial Faculty Show runs from Jan. 17 through Feb. 10.

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, “Into the Syncline”, at Kink Contemporary in Cleveland opening on February 18, 2023. The show will include elements of painting and collage landscapes that mirror the artist’s relationship with the natural world. “Into the Syncline” is inspired by the folds in the earth’s crust, like those that form mountains and islands. Sarah Esposito has examined these formations recently in Colorado and other regional parks.