School of Art
![Two tapestry weavings by student Romy Anderson](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/RomyAnderson_ATA_header.jpg?VersionId=vwU1v9suJe.Zz1PVY0Ze1dJKxTxPoUz6&h=4a7d1ed4&itok=YiCaRNIU)
![Janice Lessman-Moss working on a weaving in her studio](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Janice_retirement_header.jpg?VersionId=h5wAjcgsCR1PxgAJnjVK3DnNkYR4IJJD&h=4a7d1ed4&itok=cYyjcQF6)
Janice Lessman-Moss, professor of textiles, is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service at the School of Art. Since being hired as a full-time faculty member in 1981, she has been the driving force behind the progress and innovation of textile arts education at Kent State University. A beloved professor, Lessman-Moss has touched many students’ lives by sharing her knowledge, skills, and love for weaving and textile history with those who have been fortunate enough to have her as a teacher and a mentor.
![Gallery view of artwork by Davin Ebanks in the Pittsburgh Glass Center](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Ebanks_fullspectrum_header_0.jpg?VersionId=qf3_58QGraJ7lDBw_yvMUHs8LKo2GswZ&h=4a7d1ed4&itok=GQRbzfIv)
Davin Ebanks, assistant professor of glass and M.F.A. alumnus, has been selected for the group exhibition "Full Spectrum: Visionaries Elevating Art, Craft, and Design" on view at the Pittsburgh Glass Center through May 23, 2022.
![J. Leigh Garcia in front of her public art mural in Cleveland](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Garcia_ClePublicArt_header.jpg?VersionId=zDssFFq6YfLSt_HZJNAaNQXNQ4CGlbH_&h=4a7d1ed4&itok=rlaFaUTt)
J. Leigh Garcia, assistant professor of print media and photography, was recently commissioned to create a public art project in Cleveland. The piece Garcia contributed called "My Sister's Tortillas" is a 376” x 121.5” digital print of a work originally made with corn husk, handmade washi paper, screenprint, cast paper, digital output, illustration board.