Kent State University’s School of Art is one of Ohio’s top schools in the visual arts.
We offer undergraduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, and Studio Art, and graduate degrees in Studio Art and Art History. The School of Art was rated #9 in the nation in 2021 for schools that offer a Bachelor's in Art and Art History by Best Value Schools. Our program offers a wide array of studio disciplines, expert faculty, and a place for fine arts and liberal arts to come together in creative and inspiring ways. The School of Art lies in the heart of the vibrant Northeast Ohio arts community and also offers travel study to cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., Florence, Italy and Paris, France, as well as other domestic and international destinations.
Tour the Center for Visual Arts in 360
The School of Art is housed in the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), a 127,000 square foot state-of-the-art, LEED certified building that opened in 2016. The CVA contains art education and art history classrooms and lecture halls; a glass shop; a wood shop; dedicated studios for ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry/metals/enameling, print media and photography, textiles, and sculpture; and an outdoor workspace.
Kent Blossom Art Intensives
Kent Blossom Art Intensives (KBAI) are a series of two-week studio art intensives conducted each summer since 1968 at Kent State University.
Don’t just imagine your future in the arts—Experience it!
Visiting campus is the best way to see and understand what makes the School of Art at Kent State University special. Come see for yourself!
News
World-Renowned Artists to Give Free Lectures During Kent Blossom Art Intensives
Each year, Kent State University invites an exciting array of visiting artists to speak at the School of Art. In 2025, Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcomes eight visiting artists to participate in course workshops and give free lectures to the community.
Alumni Spotlight: Abby Hermosilla
The vibrant world of art history can take your career in many directions, and in Abby Hermosilla’s case, to a dream job at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Emerging Artists Examine Color in Interdisciplinary Works: "Chroma Concepts"
The emerging student-artists of the B.A. studio art capstone course in the School of Art at Kent State University announce the opening of their group exhibition "Chroma Concepts" at the Design Innovation (DI) Hub Gallery.
Tributary: Students and Kathleen Browne
Kent, Ohio – The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce a new exhibit, “Tributary: Students and Kathleen Browne.”
50+ Years of Artistic Excellence: Kent Blossom Art Intensives
The Kent Blossom Art Intensive (KBAI) program offered by Kent State University’s School of Art helps talented artists cultivate their skills to their full potential. The School of Art is proud to announce another year of KBAI, a program that’s been in place since 1968.
Winners Announced at the 2025 Student Annual Exhibition
Kent State University’s School of Art Galleries presented the 2025 Student Annual Art Exhibition, where a variety of talented artists works were on display for the general public’s viewing.
Kent State University Museum Unveils Spring Tapestry Exhibition by John Paul Morabito
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its spring exhibition, “John Paul Morabito: Madonna dei Femminellə,” a solo exhibition by the head of the textiles program at Kent State University’s School of Art.
Spring Exhibitions in Full Bloom
This Spring, the School of Art Galleries will offer a variety of free exhibitions featuring past and present student work. From undergraduate students to alumni, these exhibitions showcase the exceptional talent of the School of Art community.