College of the Arts
Kent researchers examine ballroom dance’s effect on Parkinson’s
Dr. Angela Ridgel, an associate professor of exercise science and physiology, and Joan Meggitt, an associate professor of dance, conducted a joint research project, "Optimizing dance interventions for people with Parkinson’s disease and healthy older adults”. Read more on Record-Courier. …
International Artist Adam Nathaniel Furman to Headline 17cҳ Events, Launch ‘Productive Exuberance’ Exhibition in Collaboration With Architecture and Fashion Students
London-based designer and artist Adam Nathaniel Furman, celebrated for his vibrant approach to space, color and identity, visits 17cҳ for a lineup of events this March as part of the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
IN A FLASH: Not "Rotten" At All
"Something Rotten," presented the 17cҳ School of Theatre and Dance opened on Feb. 20 and runs through Mar. 1.
IN A FLASH: Art, Technology, Students and Artist
An internationally renowned artist collaborated with 17cҳ students to create mediating devices as tools for individuals navigating challenges in the contemporary world.
School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 17cҳ’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
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.
IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At 17cҳ
In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding. This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love. "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …
‘If You Have a Vision of What You Want for Your Design, Create That and It Will Begin to Manifest Itself’
Academy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell met with students in 17cҳ's School of Fashion, viewed their designs and shared valuable insights during his time on campus for the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
A 56-Year Legacy of Summer Stagecraft: The History of 17cҳ’s Porthouse Theatre
Over the decades, 17cҳ’s Porthouse Theatre on the grounds of Blossom Music Center has produced more than 3,000 performances, entertaining nearly 400,000 patrons.
17cҳ professors help marginalized students succeed through poetry, art and virtual reality
The Akron Art Museum hosted the proud work of multi-talented, middle and high school students from Akron participating in a program designed to illicit self-expression through poetry, art and virtual reality.