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 2024, Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcomes eight visiting artists to participate in course workshops, exhibit their work and give free lectures to the community. 

All lectures are open to the public and take place at the Center for the Visual Arts in room 165, located at 325 Terrace Drive in Kent, Ohio. Lectures begin at 5 p.m. and the schedule of speakers is as follows:

SCHEDULE:

June 5

Raul De Lara – Sculpture and Expanded Media

About Raul de Lara

June 6

David Hicks – Ceramics

About David Hicks

June 7

LaToya Hobbs – Print Media

About LaToya Hobbs

June 8

Karen Seapker – Painting

About Karen Seapker

June 10

Sue Tirrell – Ceramics

About Sue Tirrell

June 11

WHOOP DEE DOO – Sculpture and Expanded Media

About WHOOP DEE DOO

June 13

Sharmistha Ray – Painting

About Sharmistha Ray

June 14

Breanne Trammell – Print Media

About Breanne Trammell

 

Gallery Exhibition

Alongside our lecture series, KBAI guest artists and resident faculty will be exhibiting their work June 3-28 in the CVA gallery. Join us for the opening reception on June 3, from 4-6 p.m.. This exhibition is FREE and open to the public.

Gallery hours:
Tues.-Thurs.: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Fri.: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Parking: Free parking is available for these events only behind the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) in the R19 lot and in the adjacent R2 lot by the Business Administration Building (475 Terrace Drive). The Visitor’s Lot by the Student Center is also available.

 

About 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.

Similar to an artist residency, participants create a self-directed body of artwork under the guidance of resident School of Art faculty and talented visual artists from around the country. These studio intensives offer in-depth discussions, professional mentorships and unforgettable experiences to all that participate.

Each intensive is specific to one medium and this year we are offering courses in ceramics, sculpture & expanded media, painting, and print media. Participants will work in the studio seven days a week with access to studio space, labs, equipment and tools at the Center for the Visual Arts at Kent State University.

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POSTED: Monday, May 20, 2024 01:17 PM
Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 11:18 AM