KSU School of Art Collection and Galleries Spring Exhibitions

This spring, the School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University (KSU) will host a variety of exhibitions showcasing emerging work of past and present students. These exhibitions are free, open to the public, and a great way to engage with new talent in the area.

THE M.F.A. EXHIBITION
Each year, School of Art graduate students exhibit their final work in the M.F.A. Exhibition as part of the program’s capstone. Kent State University offers the only MFA program in Northeast Ohio and is the only program in the state of Ohio to offer such a wide breadth of studio specialties.

This year’s MFA exhibitions feature an international cadre of twelve students across a variety of studio disciplines and will take place over two weeks. Exhibitions are located on the KSU campus in the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) and in downtown Kent at the Downtown Gallery (141 East Main Street).

Week One of the M.F.A. Exhibition takes place April 1–4, with an artist reception from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, April 4. Week one will feature artists Austin Peer, Chungho Lyu, Caroline Perkison, Danicko Rivera, Atoosa Fadaei, and Brandon Hoida.
Week Two of the M.F.A. Exhibition takes place April 8–11, with an artist reception from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, April 11. Week two will feature artists Keenan O’Toole, Cashay Johnson, Filomena Smola, Jade Carson, Alex Dolleschal and Oliver Ray.

TRIBUTARY: STUDENTS & KATHLEEN BROWNE
Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne will be on view in the Downtown Gallery April 18–May 31. This exhibition explores part of the history and legacy of Jewelry, Metals and Enameling at Kent State University. There will be an opening reception 5-7 pm on Friday, April 18.

B.F.A. SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION
The B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition includes the thesis work of every graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the School of Art. The exhibition will be on view in the Center for the Visual Arts from April 15–25, with a reception from 5-7 pm on Friday, April 25.

For more information on the exhibits, please visit our website: kent.edu/galleries.

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART COLLECTIONS AND GALLERIES
CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
325 Terrace Drive
Kent, Ohio 44242
kent.edu/galleries
330.672.1369

EVENTS:
M.F.A. Exhibition Week One, April 1–4, Center for Visual Arts & Downtown Gallery. Reception 5-7pm Friday, April 4
M.F.A. Exhibition Week Two, April 8–11, Center for the Visual Arts & Downtown Gallery. Reception 5-7pm Friday, April 11
Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne, April 18–May 31, Downtown Gallery. Reception 5-7 pm on Friday, April 18
B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition, April 15–25, Center for Visual Arts. Reception from 5-7pm Friday, April 25