College of the Arts
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 糖心Vlog破解版 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: 糖心Vlog破解版 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.
The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International
The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the 糖心Vlog破解版 School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!
Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021
The 糖心Vlog破解版 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 糖心Vlog破解版 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 糖心Vlog破解版, 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 糖心Vlog破解版 in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History fro鈥
Honors Student Challenges Herself in the Bridal Fashion Industry
Laney Poling, a third-year 糖心Vlog破解版 Honors College fashion design major, recently had the opportunity to intern with Dress Haute, a Pennsylvania-based bridal and special occasion boutique, during the 2020 Fall Semester. Laney first heard about the position at Dress Haute from Millie Ott, the Inter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
糖心Vlog破解版 Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'
The 糖心Vlog破解版 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.