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Explore the Arts at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡! 

Throughout the academic year we host a variety of events designed for high school and prospective students. 

Explore our vibrant campus, connect with dedicated faculty and current students, see our cutting-edge resources and experience what makes our programs exceptional. Begin with a visit, tour and get inspired—your future in the arts starts here.

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Plan Your Visit Today!

Don’t just imagine your future in the arts—experience it! Visiting campus is the best way to see and understand what makes the College of the Arts at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ special. Schedule your campus visit today and take the first step toward a transformative college experience at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡.

See the visit day opportunities available at each of our Schools below and register to attend. Can't decide which School to visit? You're welcome to visit them all! 

School of Art

ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡â€™s School of Art is one of Ohio’s top schools in the visual arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Art Education, Art History, and Studio Art. Our program offers a wide array of studio disciplines, expert faculty and a place for fine arts and liberal arts to come together in creative and inspiring ways. 

Discover Art Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Art Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students. 

The guided walking tour of the Center for the Visual Arts is about 45 minutes and will offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to see the studio facilities, classrooms and other student community and work spaces. Students that have registered should meet in the designated room at the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) a few minutes early. Tours take place from 4 - 5 p.m.

 

Fall 2024 Discover Art Visit Days: 

Discover Art

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Art Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.


09/26/2024 at 4 p.m.
Center for Visual Arts, Room 165


11/18/2024 at 4 p.m.
Center for the Visual Arts, Room 165

School of Fashion

At the ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ School of Fashion, we revel in the creativity and confidence of our students.

We believe you should be able to showcase your talent, which is why our fashion design and merchandising majors have the chance to apply their skills and innovation in real-world settings. This authentic experience has earned the school a consistent ranking among the best fashion programs in the world.

Discover Fashion Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Fashion Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.

Discover the prestige of our world-class programs. You will attend a group informational session to learn more about program curriculum and requirements, and engage in a Q&A with academic advisors and a student panel. The visit includes a tour of our building, Rockwell Hall and facilities! Tours take place from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FALL 2024 DISCOVER FASHION VISIT DAYS:

Discover Fashion

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Fashion Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.


08/30/2024 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall


09/20/2024 at 11:00 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall


10/18/2024 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall


11/15/2024 st 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall


12/13/2024 at 11 a.m.
School of Fashion - Murphy Auditorium Rockwell Hall

 

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes is an exclusive look at the Annual ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ School of Fashion Annual Fashion Show. High school students /groups will learn more about Fashion Design and Merchandising and the incredible opportunities offered at the School of Fashion. The next Behind the Scenes will be in the spring of 2025. Check back for more information.

School of Music

At the Glauser School of Music there are eight main areas of study: composition and theory, conducting, ethnomusicology and world music, general music studies, jazz, music education, music technology and music performance. Within these areas of study, students have the opportunity to specialize in concentrations tailored for their unique interests and career path.

Discover Music Visit Day

The guided walking tour of the music wing of the Center for the Performing Arts will offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to see the our classrooms, practice rooms, small rehearsal spaces and Performing Arts Library as well as our creative spaces to collaborate, work and study. Students that have registered should meet in Roe Green Lobby in the Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive) a few minutes early. Tours take place from 4 - 5 p.m.

Our on-campus Discover Music Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students. 

 

Fall 2024 Discover Music Visit Days:

Discover Music

Please register for an on-campus visit by selecting a Discover Music Visit Day from the list below and filling out a registration form.


09/30/2024 at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts


10/28/2024 at 4 p.m.
Center for the Performing Arts, D105

Discover Theatre and Dance Days

Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Day

Our on-campus Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Days are free and open to all current high school and transfer students.

Discover Theatre and Dance

Discover the vibrant, creative and inclusive community we have here at the School of Theatre and Dance! You’ll start with a tour of our Center for the Performing Arts, followed by program sessions and specialized classes that give you a hands-on experience. We’ll take a break for lunch, then dive back in with workshops and extended learning options. The day wraps up with a Q&A session where you can get your questions answered by our faculty and student ambassadors. Students that have registered should meet in the Roe Green Lobby at the Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive) a few minutes early.

Fall 2024 Information Sessions with Matinee:


10/02/2024 at 9:30 a.m.
Center for the Performing Arts

Oct. 30, 2024 - MATINEE
Registration link will be provided soon!

Fall 2024 Discover Theatre and Dance Visit Days:

  • Nov. 13, 2024
    Registration links will be provided soon!
 

Discover Theatre and Dance Day Schedule:

10 – 10:15 a.m.: Check-In  (Roe Green Lobby)
10:15 â€“ 11 a.m.: School Tour with Student Ambassadors (Roe Green Lobby)
11 â€“ 11:50 a.m.: Theatre: Script Analysis (Room D304)
11 a.m. â€“ 12:40 p.m.: Dance: Modern 4/5 (Room D122)
12:05 – 12:55 p.m.: Making of Theatre (Room D022)
12:30 – 1 p.m.: 30 Minute Lunch Break
Afternoon Options
1 – 1:50 p.m.: Fundamentals of Production I (D303)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.:  Musical Theatre Performance I (D302)
1:10 – 2:50 p.m.: Ballet 3 (Room D123)
2 – 2:30 p.m.: Faculty/Ambassador Q and A (Wright Curtis Theatre)

Additional Instructions

  • Plan to arrive on time to allow time for obtaining a parking pass and check in with Student Ambassadors and Faculty in the Roe Green Lobby.
  • Parking instructions: Park in the C [commuter] Lot on the south side of the Center for Performing Arts, then obtain a parking pass being held for you in the lobby.
  • This program is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and transfer students. Attendees will observe selected classes. Parents are also welcomed to observe however, space is limited.
  • Students may attend a 1 p.m. class or take additional time for lunch.  Bring a bag lunch or money for lunch. Eastway Cafeteria is near the building.
  • The program ends at 2:30 p.m.; however, students may leave the program earlier. ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ offers a 90-minute campus tour at 2 p.m. This needs to be scheduled in advance and separately here:  /admissions/tours-events
Special Group Visits
Campus tour.

Special Group Visits

Schools or community groups with prospective college students may request a visit in the School of Art, School of Fashion, School of Music, School of Theatre and Dance or the ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Museum. Our visits are designed specifically for students interested in the College of the Arts majors.

Please fill out the , and a staff member will follow up with you to start the planning process.

Save the Date! 

Art Without Limits 2024

The College of the Arts will present Art Without Limits on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 across the Kent Campus.

The day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. 

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Reach Out

We're here to help set you up to visit campus or answer questions you may have. We can't wait to welcome you! 

Katie Mazanetz, Academic Recruitment and Retention Director
kmazanet@kent.edu | 330-672-8398

Eric Black, Recruitment Coordinator 
musicadmissions@kent.edu | 330-672-9329