Arts & Cultural Experiences

Kent State University’s cultural offerings have a reach far beyond the borders of Ohio. There’s always something new to experience at the many events held at Kent State, at off-campus locations year-round, or virtually. Explore below to find live or digital exhibitions on a wide range of topics.

Featured Live Experiences

Spring Exhibitions in Full Bloom

Mar 04, 2025

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.
Annual Fashion Show

The 2025 Annual Fashion Show will take place during our KSU Fashion Week April 21-26
Tickets for the 2025 Annual Fashion Show are on sale NOW!

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Featured Digital Experiences

Acquiring History: The 50 Year Legacy of Robert Smithson’s Partially Buried Woodshed at Kent State University

Fifty years ago, one of the most influential artists of the last hundred years did a short artist’s residency at Kent State University at the behest of students who were interested in his work. This exhibition is an exploration of the work created and the legacy of this historic work of art.
The Art of the Picture Book at the Reinberger Children's Library Center

The Reinberger Children's Library Center's collection of limited edition prints and original picturebook art represents the shared commitment to the art of the picturebook and its everlasting impact on the world of children. The collection, which is housed in the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art, is made up of donations from Guy and Carol Wolfenbarger, Alma Flor Ada, Isabel Campoy, Will Hillenbrand, Rosemary Wells, Yuyi Morales and more.

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