Each year, Â鶹´«Ã½ 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
June 6
David Hicks – Ceramics
June 7
LaToya Hobbs – Print Media
June 8
Karen Seapker – Painting
June 10
Sue Tirrell – Ceramics
June 11
WHOOP DEE DOO – Sculpture and Expanded Media
June 13
Sharmistha Ray – Painting
June 14
Breanne Trammell – Print Media
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 Â鶹´«Ã½.
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 Â鶹´«Ã½.