Pride in Kent

“Creatures of the Night” features artwork that focuses on the creatures that appear in the nighttime, hiding in the shadows, and invoking feelings of mystery and intrigue. These creatures can be anything that are realistic which we generally encounter at night, to ones that our imagination conjures. Displayed image: Toe Nibbler by Madison McSweeney. oil on canvasIn celebration of Main Street Kent’s Rainbow Weekend activities on October 7th & 8th, 2022, the FJKluth Art Gallery is proud to announce our upcoming exhibition, “Pride in Kent.” “Pride in Kent” features 26 artworks made by 12 Northeast Ohio artists pertaining to LGBTQ+ themes and/or with the artwork created by LGBTQ+ artists and major allies. The 12 artists whose work will be on display are: Pierce Bartman, Laicee Blackwell, E.J. and Abbie Bocan, Terri Cash, Emma Gatzulis, Shaunese Johnson, Cassius Moran, Kelly Pontoni, Jeremy Mark Ritch, Vixx Vali, and Kili Watson-Samad. 30% of artwork sales will go to benefit the Kent State LGBTQ+ Center. The Kent State LGBTQ+ Center supports an inclusive environment on all KSU campuses, advocates for all individuals and community groups based on sexual and gender identity, and promotes physical, mental and academic wellness. If you want to find out more about Kent State LGBTQ+ Center, you can visit their website at: https://www.kent.edu/lgbtq Displayed image: Create by E.J. and Abbie Bocan