Everlasting Ephemera: Printed Response to the May 4th Shootings

Exhibition curated by J. Leigh Garcia

Description

Print media, such as posters, pamphlets, and printed t-shirts and buttons, have a long history of being used by the public to respond to major events. Kent State University students and community members are no exception, using print media to respond to the May 4th Shootings in 1970, and following related events including the National Student Strike of 1970, Tent City/Gym Annex Protest of 1977, and Memorial Protest of 1986. In this exhibition of print media from Kent State University’s Special Collections and Archives’ Kent State Shootings: May 4 Collection, viewers can understand a sense of urgency in the print-based work, as students and others affected by these tragic events took matters into their own hands, utilizing print media’s inherent ability to make multiples to share their assertions and emotions with the masses. Though most of the pieces in this exhibition were intended to be used and consumed for a short period of time, these ephemeral printed works have been archived and preserved for future generations to learn from and be inspired by.

Hours

9am-5pm Thursday October 13 and Friday October 14

Reception

11-1pm Thursday October 13

Location

May 4th Center at Taylor Hall ground floor

Kent State University

Wearing face coverings and being up-to-date on Covid-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended at this location.