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Three paintings by Patricia Zinsmeister Parker - One still life in blue, one nude woman reclining and one self portrait with multiple faces

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…

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Detail of Romanian ensemble from Transylvania

鶹 Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'

The 鶹 Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.

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Photos of the We the People display in downtown Cuyahoga Falls

‘Global Understanding’ Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio

鶹 is merging research with global connections in the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI). The recently displayed “We the People” and the upcoming “Import/Export” exhibition provide cultural kaleidoscopes with local and international reflectors.

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Simon Tatum and two images of his sculptures

Student Spotlight - Simon Tatum

If you spend a lot of time at the Center for the Visual Arts, you have probably seen Simon Tatum around the halls or perhaps working in the gallery or his studio. He is an M.F.A. candidate in the School of Art's Studio Art program, concentrating in Sculpture and Expanded Media and in addition to his…

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Artwork for the biennial faculty show in 2021. Yellow print, ceramics sculpture and woven textile pieces.

Biennial Faculty Show

January 26 - March 4, 2021

The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents the Biennial Faculty Show in the Center for the Visual Arts Gallery. All full-time, part-time, and emeritus faculty at 鶹’s School of Art at all campuses are invited to participate in the show.  Artwork of all media is on display, including sculpture, photography, textiles, metals, digital media, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and drawing. The exhibition is free and open to the public. 

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KSU Fashion alumna, Tiarra Smallwood, received an award of $10,000 from the HFR Icon 360 Fund to support her business MAX+min.

School of Fashion Alumna Receives HFR Icon 360 Award 

Since graduating from the 鶹 School of Fashion in 2011, Tiarra Smallwood has had an impressive career in the fashion world. After designing for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, she launched her brand MAX+min in 2019.  Smallwood was recently awarded $10,000 from Harlem Fashion Row’s (HFR) Icon 360 Fund to put towards her growing business.

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Alumna Interviewed by Popular Fashion and Career Blogger

Kelsey Snyder, a 2018 alumna from the 鶹 School of Fashion’s merchandising program, was recently interviewed for the popular fashion blog Career Queen, where she discussed life after Kent State and her current role as Assistant Merchant for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) Aerie br…

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Fashion Alumni Team Up for Accessories Line

Anne Cate, a Cleveland based accessories manufacturer and brand, created by 鶹 School of Fashion alumna Anne Skoch, recently teamed up with New York-based fashion illustrator, (and fellow School of Fashion alumna) Deanna First. The new collection, Deanna First x Anne Cate, fe…

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Campbell's Fiber Art works: "Peaches"; "Susan"; "Willow"

School of Fashion Professor Creates Fiber Art Focused on Personal Evolutions 

鶹 School of Fashion assistant professor, Melissa Campbell, is tackling fiber art in her most recent project that focuses on personal evolutions and how people evolve and become their true selves. 

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Terry Roberts of AEO

Kent State Fashion’s 'New York City Industry Insider Series' focuses on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Fashion Industry

Last month, 鶹 School of Fashion students, faculty and alumni gathered on Zoom for the first "New York City Industry Insider Series" discussion, hosted by the 鶹 New York City Fashion program. Viewers were treated to a powerful conversation on diversity, equity …

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