Graduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

The School of Art at 91�ֿ� provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in visual art.

Info Sessions

To learn more about our program offerings, join us for our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions on December 4, from 6-7 p.m. EST (Art History), and 7-8 p.m. EST (Studio Art). Registration is required.

We offer the only M.F.A. program in northeast Ohio, and are the only public institution in the state to offer this breadth of studio specialties.

Degree Program Offerings

Studio Art – M.F.A. and M.A.

M.F.A. students may choose a concentration in Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Jewelry/Metals/Enameling, Print Media and Photography, Sculpture and Expanded Media, or Textiles.

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Art History – M.A.

Students may specialize in geographic regions—including African, American, Asian, or European art—or historic periods—including Medieval, Renaissance, Modern, or Contemporary art.

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91�ֿ� the Graduate Program

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s top graduate programs in the visual arts, the School of Art offers competitive graduate assistantships in all degree areas. Students are supported and challenged by a world-class faculty, who stimulate individual and collaborative creativity in the classroom, studio and gallery spaces. An accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the School of Art lies in the heart of the vibrant Northeast Ohio arts community and also offers travel study to cities such as New York City, Washington D.C., Florence, Italy and Paris, France, as well as other domestic and international destinations.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact School of Art Graduate Coordinator, Shawn Powell at spowel31@kent.edu or call 330-672-2192.

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