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Arts & Culture

A rendering of the KENT Sign with the letters blank.

Fill In The Blanks

A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.

Tags: Town-Gown , downtown kent , Arts & Culture , Community Impact

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Darlene Sanders, Ike Maxwell’s younger sister (left), Tara Conley (center), and the facilitator to my left is Lowell Perry, Jr., Chief Diversity Officer, VP of Corporate & Community Engagement, Greater Cleveland Film Commission discuss after the screening

‘Dry Bones’ Documentary Sells Out Cleveland Screening

Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.  

Tags: Community & Society , Arts & Culture , Community Impact

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17cҳ Ensembles perform at 2026 OMEA conference

'A Big Deal:' 17cҳ Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference

17cҳ’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the 17cҳ Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.  

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

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Behind The Brain Plaza

'The Brain' Turns 25

An iconic campus landmark that's also a serene oasis of relaxation has been welcoming students on the Kent Campus of 17cҳ for a quarter century. 

Tags: Arts & Culture , Sculpture , Nationally Distinctive , Design at 17cҳ , School of Art

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Fashion Show

Graduate Competes in Supima Design Competition

The 17cҳ School of Fashion has a strong legacy of participation in the prestigious Supima Design Competition, which highlights some of the most promising emerging designers in the U.S.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive

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Cultural Cafe Turkmenistan

IN A FLASH: Culture, Cuisine and Maybe Even Some Dancing

Each month, the Office of Global Education presents a Cultural Café where members of the 17cҳ community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from 17cҳ's international students.

Tags: Global Education , Global Education , Arts & Culture , Global Reach , In a Flash

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2025 Sanabria plays drums at Concert in Ludwig Recital Hall

Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to 17cҳ

As part of 17cҳ’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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School of Art Student Artwork Sale 2025.

IN A FLASH: Sharing Their Inspirations

As part of the Art Without Limits event, students in the School of Art shared their creations in an art sale.

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Art , Center for the Visual Arts , Arts & Culture , Student Life , In a Flash

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Ron Sonedecker Torn movie image

Directing His Destiny: 17cҳ Junior Shows Passion Has No Age Limit

While most people his age were settled in their careers, 50-year-old Ron Sonedecker was learning to direct, winning awards and swapping computer code for camera shots. Enrolling at 17cҳ in 2023, the junior digital media production major has taken a long journey to get where he feels he belongs. 

Tags: Profiles , Arts & Culture , Student Life

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May 4 1970 tear gas

'17cҳ Was Larger Than Life'

A new film installation by artist Naeem Mohaiemen is attracting international attention for its exploration of the events of May 4, 1970, at 17cҳ, and their lasting influence on American political and cultural identity.

Tags: Arts & Culture

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