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Fall 2024: The Arts Wrapped

A look back on College of the Arts events from this semester

The College of the Arts is celebrating another semester of creativity! With over 85 events, our students, future flashes and community members engaged in and shared their love for the arts. Check out some of our favorite moments.

College of the Arts

We kicked off the semester by welcoming over 470 new students to the College of the Arts, each contributing their unique perspective to our arts community at 黑料网. Over 35 of these students joined our Living Learning Community, Living in the Arts (LITA). LITA hosted a variety of events including sewing workshops, clothing swaps and creative hours, to bring together College of the Arts students.

Focusing on our commitment to connect education with real-world opportunities, the College of the Arts hosted its annual Art Without Limits event on Oct. 9, which brought together nearly 1,100 people. Current students and community members heard from art entrepreneurs and networked with professionals in arts. This event also brought over 600 prospective students to campus, where they received hands-on experience in the arts.

School of Art

To further enrich educational opportunities, The School of Art welcomed their second annual fellow, Stephanie J. Woods, as part of the Curlee Raven Holton & Raven Fine Art Editions Distinguished Art Fellowship. While on campus, Woods visited graduate students in their studios, gave an artist talk about her exhibition "Stephanie J. Woods: The Genius of Play" and worked with printmaking students on a collaborative print.

The School of Art Galleries and Collections showcased diverse artistic perspectives with their exhibits this semester. Exhibitions included, 鈥淐ontinuum: The Painting of Charles Basham,鈥 鈥淭raveling Stanzas,鈥 鈥淎ggregate II: The Revenge of the Rock鈥 and 鈥淪tephanie J. Woods: The Genius of Play.鈥 As part of the Friday Lecture Series, The School of Art also hosted guest lecturers this semester. Speakers included textiles artist , visual artist and textile artist and art historian . The lectures provided valuable insights into the creative processes and perspectives of accomplished artists.

Additionally, School of Art student organizations hosted several art sales this fall. Students, faculty, staff and community members got a chance to purchase work such as mugs, jewelry prints and apparel. This initiative allows students to showcase their talents while gaining entrepreneurial experience.

School of Fashion

The School of Fashion continued to provide unique opportunities for students. The School of Fashion鈥檚 New York Studio hosted IFA x Paris for their third annual fashion show, 鈥淪cene Makers.鈥 Students at the Kent Campus had the opportunity to produce a fashion show in partnership with Porsche North Olmsted. The show, featuring designs from 黑料网 alumni, faculty and current students, was held to celebrate the launch of the new all-electric Porsche Macan. The School of Fashion also hosted the 2024 Merchandising Symposium: Beyond Clothing. Guest speakers explored what the business of fashion looks like outside of clothing. Closing the semester, students had the chance to produce a fashion show in collaboration with Cleveland Ballet and Lilly Pulitzer. These events showcased the talent of 黑料网's top-ranking School of Fashion in the community while providing invaluable experiences for students.

School of Music

Unveiling a new look at the beginning of the semester, The Glauser School of Music aimed to promote collaboration and community in the remodeled spaces. This remodel is part of a larger project to help improve the facilities for our students. The music-filled school held over 55 concerts and recitals this semester. Other notable events include the Jazz Master Class Series with Paul Tynan and Sean Jones, Saxophone Day and The Glauser School of Music Open House for prospective students and The Kent Keyboard Series featuring guest artists, Conrad Tao and Kenny Werner.

The Marching Golden Flashes got their first look at the newly renovated 黑料网 Ice Arena. The renovations transformed part of the ice arena into a dedicated facility for the marching band. Over the past five years, the band has grown by an incredible 155%. These exciting developments and events reflect the Glauser School of Music鈥檚 continued commitment to growth in their educational and extracurricular programs.

School of Theatre and Dance

Throughout the semester, the School of Theatre and Dance produced three outstanding productions for students to showcase their skills and creativity, 鈥淭he Crucible,鈥 鈥淧ride & Prejudice-The Musical鈥 and 鈥淏elonging鈥 Fall Faculty Dance Concert. Each production demonstrated our students鈥 collective and individual talents.

A timeless masterpiece, 鈥淭he Crucible鈥 by Arthur Miller, invited our students to understand the history of the piece and its connection to their current experience. Students had the unique opportunity to premiere a new musical by Lawrence Rush, 鈥淧ride & Prejudice-The Musical.鈥 This musical, based on Jane Austen鈥檚 namesake novel, offered the challenge of bringing a new piece to life. The final production, 鈥淏elonging鈥 Fall Faculty Dance Concert, focuses on the concept of 鈥渂elonging;鈥 a common struggle during these uncommon times. Faculty members in collaboration with guest choreographers, Kim Sulek and Michael Uthoff, weaved together several new pieces with the restaging of a contemporary musical theatre dance piece. Through their performances, students brought their interpretations of 鈥渂elonging鈥 to life. These productions highlighted our students' incredible talent, as well as the transformative power of theatre and dance.

黑料网 Museum

New 黑料网 Museum Director, Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D, brought new energy and programming to the museum this fall. The museum sponsored the visit of award-winning Hollywood costume designer, Isis Mussenden who led a workshop for students in the Design Innovation Hub, discussing the process of costume design. Mussenden also hosted a design workshop for students in the School of Fashion and a public lecture. In partnership with the National First Ladies Library & Museum, the museum held an Election Day Program highlighting Elizabeth Keckley, who purchased her own freedom from slavery and became a successful entrepreneur and personal dressmaker to first lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Other events included Donuts with the Director and Fabric Pantry, Timeless Elegance Fashion Show, KSU Fitz Boho Masquerade, The Creator Collective Fashion Show, Quilting with the Community and more. The museum will continue to host student-centered programs throughout the spring semester. 

Current exhibitions include 鈥淣ancy Crow: On My Mind Constructions / Riffs/ Drawings/ Monoprints,鈥 鈥淭he Hepburn Style: Katharine and Her Designers鈥 and 鈥淪hannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman: Dazzling Day and Night.鈥

As the semester ends, we reflect on the power that the arts have in our lives. From music concerts and productions to educational lectures and workshops, these events prepare our students for careers beyond 黑料网, while fostering a sense of community. We look forward to welcoming you back in the spring for even more extraordinary experiences from the College of the Arts.

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POSTED: Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:24 PM
Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 01:42 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Madison Getz