Pride in Kent Exhibition Opening Reception

In 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

“Pride in Kent” will open Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 7pm to coincide with Standing Rock Cultural Arts’ opening exhibition “Works of Wisdom.” The exhibition will be on display through Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at FJKluth Art Gallery located at 300 North Water Street, Suite I; Kent, OH 44240. The exhibition is free and open to the public.