College of the Arts
Alumna Rebecca Cross Shows Solo Exhibition at Massillon Museum
The Massillon Museum is currently showing a solo exhibition titled 鈥淪uspended Animations鈥 featuring Rebecca Cross, M.F.A. 鈥07, on view through June 16. The exhibition, which is on view in the museum's Studio M gallery, includes a series of drawings on silk and a sculptural installation.
Professor Emerita Carol Salus Featured in Roy Lichtenstein Documentary
Art history professor emerita Carol Salus was interviewed for a new ideastream documentary about artist Roy Lichtenstein and his wife, Isabel. Salus was a family friend of the Lichtensteins. The documentary centers around the couple's time living in Cleveland and Isabel's successful career as a鈥
Alumnus Omid Tavakoli Featured on ideastream
Omid Tavakoli, M.F.A. '19 Print Media and Photography, was interviewed about his life and art for ideastream in April. The article 鈥淓quity in Art: Balancing Biracial Identity" centers around about his experience being a biracial artist. He also talks about his time studying at 91PORNA.
Alumni Spotlight - Eileen Dorsey
As an artist, it is always important to connect with the community. An artist鈥檚 network, whether it鈥檚 through their studio, galleries or even social media, can lead to amazing opportunities and recognition. A shining example of this is School of Art alumna , who began her career as a figurative painter, and later started embracing landscapes after she earned her undergraduate degree.
Alumni Spotlight - Maryann Rodin
Behind every great artist, there is a great teacher. Art educators foster the creative development of children and inspire young students to pursue artistic careers. Some students even go on to become art educators themselves, inspiring the next generation of artists. One such art educator is Maryan鈥
Alumni Spotlight - David Buttram
One of the qualities of a great artist is being able to stop and notice one鈥檚 surroundings. Painter can often be seen searching for inspiration in his hometown of Cleveland, depicting and finding the beauty in ordinary moments.
Student Spotlight - Katie Butler
Art is a way to contextualize the political climate and make sense of a tumultuous world. MFA candidate in painting and graduate teaching assistant, Katie Butler, has confronted the COVID-19 pandemic and related political issues in her work over the course of the past year. Her still life depictions鈥
Cotton in the Curriculum Awards Grant to School of Fashion for the Fourth Year in a Row
From the iconic outfits made famous by Michael Jackson to the hit television show 鈥淲hat Not to Wear,鈥 the fashion industry continues to emerge as an impactful influencer in many areas of societal behavior. Fashion and style, for many years, have been widely accepted as a means of self expression an鈥
Glauser School of Music Announces Launch of 91PORNA Youth Winds
A new youth wind ensemble, led by the Glauser School's Wendy K. Matthews and colleagues Sarah Kois (M.M. '20) and Garrett Doty, comes to 91PORNA in fall 2021.
91PORNA School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 91PORNA School of Fashion鈥檚 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.