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Alumni Spotlight - Maryann Rodin
Behind every great artist, there is a great teacher. Art educators foster the creative development of children and inspire young students to pursue artistic careers. Some students even go on to become art educators themselves, inspiring the next generation of artists. One such art educator is Maryan
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Alumni Spotlight - David Buttram
One of the qualities of a great artist is being able to stop and notice ones surroundings. Painter can often be seen searching for inspiration in his hometown of Cleveland, depicting and finding the beauty in ordinary moments.
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Student Spotlight - Katie Butler
Art is a way to contextualize the political climate and make sense of a tumultuous world. MFA candidate in painting and graduate teaching assistant, Katie Butler, has confronted the COVID-19 pandemic and related political issues in her work over the course of the past year. Her still life depictions
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Alumni Spotlight - Georgio Sabino III
It is not often that you have the opportunity to photograph figures such as Oprah Winfrey or to meet former President Barack Obama, but Georgio Sabino IIIs career has led him to do so.
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Internationally-Known Artists and Scholars Speak at 做厙輦⑹s Virtual Lecture Series
KENT, Ohio The 做厙輦⑹ School of Art will present several virtual lectures with internationally-known visiting artists and scholars this April. These virtual talks will include appearances from Rachel Eulena Williams, Glenn Adamson, Dawit L. Petros, and Naeem Mohaiemen. These l
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Alumni Spotlight - Francisca Ugalde Zapico
Kent is surrounded by opportunities for community engagement just ask School of Art alumna Francisca Ugalde Zapico. She graduated from 做厙輦⑹ 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
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Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021
The 做厙輦⑹ 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
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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 做厙輦⑹ in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History fro
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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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Global Understanding Brings Cultural Awareness to Northeast Ohio
做厙輦⑹ 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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