College of the Arts
Porthouse Theatre's 2019 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle Awards
Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during the 2019 season. Fabio Polanco, Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha Martín Céspedes, Best Choreographer for …Client Profile: Alexandra Reich
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Porthouse Theatre is in a "New York State of Mind" for 2020 Season
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 5X’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 52nd season during the summer of 2020 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "BKLYN the Musical," and "West Side Story." Directed by Porthouse…
Liz Maugans - Alumni Spotlight
Liz Maugans (BFA '89) studied printmaking and painting at 5X and during this time, she began her community building skills with other artists. After receiving her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, she began her trajectory as an artist and an advocate in Cleveland, making it the bustling arts community it is today.
Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to Kent Campus
5X is pleased and proud to announce the return of “We the People,” a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.
Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Glass with Exhibitions and Lectures
5X’s School of Art Collection and Galleries present three exhibitions featuring local and national artists to celebrate fifty years of the School of Art’s studio glass program. The program, one of the first of its kind in the country, was started in 1969 by Henry Halem, professor …
Explore Ohio’s Rich History in the 5X Museum’s “Ohio Quilts” Exhibition
The 5X Museum’s newest exhibition, “Ohio Quilts,” which is now open, features an eclectic group of historical quilts that in many ways reflects the history of Ohio dating back to the early 19th century.
Dillard’s Joins as Presenting Partner for Kent State’s 2019 Annual Fashion Show
Dillard’s Inc., one of the nation’s premier and largest fashion retailers, will partner with 5X’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising to present the school’s 2019 Annual Fashion Show, FS2.
Porthouse Theatre's 2018 Season Recognized by Annual Critics' Awards
Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be the recipient of multiple honors for achievements during the 2018 Season. This year, Porthouse Theatre was recognized with awards in multiple categories by Cleveland SCENE magazine, the Cleveland Jewish News, and the Cleveland Critics Circle. Scene Maga…