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KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions’
KENT, OH – The 17cҳ Museum announces the opening of “As the World Weds: Global Wedding Traditions” on Sept. 16, 2022. On view through Aug. 27, 2023, the exhibition draws from the 17cҳ Museum’s rich holdings of wedding dresses and associated materials. Trea…
KSU Museum Announces New Exhibition ‘Pathfinders: 17cҳ School of Fashion Alumni’
KENT, OH – The 17cҳ Museum announces the opening of “Pathfinders: 17cҳ School of Fashion Alumni,” featuring Jules Acree, Deanna First, Keäma Garrett, Joshua Hupper, Miyako Nakamura, and Anne Skoch. On view June 24, 2022 through May 28, 2023, the exhibition brin…
TEXTURES Exhibition Receives Arts Alive Award for Collaborative Project
The 17cҳ Museum exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair” has been awarded the Arts Alive award for Collaborative Project for 2022. The exhibition was co-curated by Dr. Joseph Underwood, associate professor of art history, and Dr. Tameka Ellington, former associate professor of fashion and interim assistant dean for the College of the Arts.
17cҳ Museum and Wick Poetry Center at 17cҳ Announce the Release of the Digital Green Book Project
The 17cҳ Museum and the Wick Poetry Center at 17cҳ announce the launch of the “Digital Green Book” created in support of the exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.”
Long-Awaited 'TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair' Opening Sept. 10 at the 17cҳ Museum
The 17cҳ Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its long-awaited exhibition “TEXTURES: the history and art of Black hair.” Already gaining national and international attention, “TEXTURES” opens Sept. 10 and is a landmark exploration of Black hair and its important, complex place in the history of African American life and culture.
'Forever Chanel - Coco + Karl' Opens June 11 at the 17cҳ Museum
KENT, OH – the 17cҳ Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition, Forever Chanel – Coco + Karl, opening June 11. With exclusive preview hours for members during opening weekend, the exhibit will be on display through February 27, 2022. In a world where fashion, celebrity…
Student Completes Senior Honors Thesis Combining Fashion And Finance Majors
Gabriella Humes is a senior Honors College student graduating with a double-major in fashion merchandising and finance. Gabriella has been very successful at 17cҳ, completing an internship and three study away programs. However, one of Gabriella’s proudest accomplishments is recently completing a Senior Honors Thesis that combined both of her majors into one project.
"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com
The 17cҳ Museum is pleased to share “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,” one of the Museum’s current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.com’s recent article, “10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring.” Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent …
17cҳ Museum Announces Reopening and Newest Exhibition 'Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe'
The 17cҳ Museum has reopened to the public and is excited to announce its newest exhibition, “Stitched: Regional Dress Across Europe,” on display from February 2021 through December 2021. The exhibition features 75 pieces exclusive to the museum’s permanent collection, showcasing common features shared by regional costume across Western and Eastern Europe.