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Gallery Talk and Reception at SCAD Museum of Art – Savannah

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SCAD Museum of Art presents gallery talk and reception

SAVANNAH GA—Savannah College of Art and Design art history professor Jeffrey Hamilton will present a gallery talk in conjunction with the exhibition, “Town and Country: British Taste in the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries,” Sunday, Jan. 18, 1:30 p.m. at SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. A closing reception for the exhibition is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5-7 p.m. The gallery talk, closing reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

“Town and Country: British Taste in the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries” will be on display through Jan. 23. The exhibition features approximately 30 works by great English masters that exemplify typical British art across a 75-year span. The paintings depict a world of prosperous merchants and their wives, and of the English landed gentry and aristocracy, as they pose for posterity in their finery. Artists represented include Thomas Gainsborough, Sir Joshua Reynolds and John Constable, a trinity of English masters. A masterpiece by John Constable, an oil sketch titled “Noon” depicting an impending storm on Hampstead Heath, is displayed near an almost contemporary mezzotint engraving of the final painting. Glimpses of the English landscape in drawings by Gainsborough or a hunting scene by Francis Sartorius reveal the taste of the times, as do the fashions as they trace the period’s growing sense of realism and romanticism. Five portraits by Joseph Wright of Derby bring together a particularly strong showing of the artist.

The works are drawn from the museum’s permanent collection and from outside lenders. The exhibition is dedicated to H. Thomas Mauldin and Raymond L. Levin.

For more information about the gallery talk, exhibition and to arrange group tours, call 912.525.7191.

SCAD presents Comics Art Forum XV Alumni Exhibition

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Savannah College of Art and Design presents outstanding works by SCAD sequential art alumni and friends in the Comics Art Forum XV Alumni Exhibition now through Jan. 22 at Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St., Savannah, Ga. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public.


“We have mainstream superhero comics, alternative comics, Web comics, instructional comics, character design, toy design and more,” said David Duncan, chair of the SCAD sequential art department. “The most exciting thing about this exhibition is that it showcases many of the different fields of the industry that our students have moved into.”

Works on display also include independent and commercial features such as spreads for the comic book industry, cartooning, illustrating, short story writing and production.

“Standout artists in the show include Lee Loughridge, who has made a very reputable name for himself as one of the top colorists in mainstream comics, and Meghan Jean Kinder, who received a position in the visual development department at Laika Entertainment shortly after graduating,” said Duncan. Additional artists include Jennie Breeden, Erica Reis Currey, Jon Proctor, Mark Schultz, David Silva, Chris Sasaki, Nick Dragotta, Joey Weiser and Kristian Donaldson.

“The SCAD sequential art department really is the crossroads for many industries. The professional opportunities for our students reach out so much further than just comics,” said Duncan.

The exhibition was developed in conjunction with Comics Art Forum XV during the university’s fall quarter. Exhibiting artists were hosted as guests for the 15th annual event that brings in industry professionals for two days of workshops, portfolio reviews and a panel discussion with SCAD students. The event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to network with industry professionals, learn more about the latest industry trends, and secure internships or jobs.

For more information about the SCAD sequential art department, visit www.scad.edu/sequentialart.

Free Holiday Family Matinee – Savannah

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SCAD celebrates holidays with free, family-friendly movies and seasonal refreshments

SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design invites the local community to SCAD Presents Holiday Matinee, a family-friendly celebration of holiday spirit, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The free event, open to the public and held at SCAD’s historic Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., features screenings of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at 11 a.m. and “The Polar Express” in 3-D at 2 p.m. Guests also may enjoy complimentary popcorn and beverages, sing-alongs of favorite holiday classics and more.

“Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer” (47 minutes), featuring the vocal talents of Burl Ives, recounts the tale of a shy, young reindeer whose shiny red nose has made him the laughingstock of all Christmastown. Frustrated by their inability to fit in, Rudolph and his friend Hermey, the elf who wants to be a dentist, set out on their own. However, they soon find themselves pursued by the Abominable Snowmonster. They flee to the island of Misfit Toys in the Arctic wilderness, where prospector Yukon Cornelius comes to their rescue. Returning to Christmastown, they learn that bad weather may cause Christmas to be canceled. But Rudolph’s headlight—his illuminated nose—saves Christmas by serving as a beacon to guide Santa’s sleigh.

“The Polar Express” (99 minutes) in 3-D showcases the Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump,” “Cast Away”). This inspiring adventure is based on the beloved Caldecott Medal children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Trustees Theater will provide 3-D glasses to all attendees.

Children of all ages will delight in the festivities, which begin at 10 a.m. and last throughout the afternoon. In addition to the free film screenings, guests can take pictures in a snowy winter wonderland, join a sing-along of classic holiday tunes and enjoy a visit with Santa Claus.

The following day, Sunday, Dec. 21, SCAD will serve complimentary apple cider, hot cocoa and holiday cookies at its two retro diners, the Streamliner Diner, 120 W. Henry St., and Bobbie’s Diner, 1402 Habersham St. This event, which takes place from 1-3 p.m., is also free and open to the public.

The Nutcracker in Savannah, GA

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A holiday favorite with a Savannah flair Shopping on Broughton and ice cream at Leopold’s enhances the magic of this holiday classic! Meet the cast at the Candy Cane Matinee. The evening performance features the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra. Admission is $20-35 a person.
Call 912.525.5050 or visit https://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/public/ for more information.

Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula S. Wallace honored with first annual ELLE DECOR Vision Award

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NEW YORK – Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula S. Wallace was honored with the first ELLE DECOR Vision Award Monday, Nov. 17, at the inaugural Women In Design event, co-sponsored by ELLE DECOR and the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Held at the Harold Pratt House in New York City, the event celebrated outstanding female achievement in the fields of architecture, communications, fashion, interior and product design.

“What an honor! This is huge, getting something like this from ELLE DECOR and Cooper-Hewitt, two of the world’s great standard-bearers of design,” said Wallace. “I’m sure they have the wrong person. They say I have vision. I don’t know. If that’s true, I suppose it’s because I’m entirely unable to think about anything but the future for SCAD. It’s my life’s work, my magnum opus—and the best job in the world.”

SCADAn academic visionary, Wallace co-founded the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1978. Thirty years later, SCAD is the nation’s most comprehensive art and design university, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the United States. The university’s more than 9,000 students study at campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Ga., Lacoste, France, and online via SCAD-eLearning.

Under Wallace’s leadership, SCAD was named the “Hottest for Studying Art” among “America’s 25 Hottest Colleges” by Kaplan/Newsweek, and was recognized as one of “America’s best colleges” and “America’s best graduate schools” by U.S. News and World Report.

Wallace’s mission at SCAD is to provide a bridge from academia to professional life, ensuring that SCAD students are prepared for successful careers in the fields of art and design. In support of this mission, Wallace created shopSCAD and Working Class Studio, two inventive concepts that enable SCAD students to promote their work in the marketplace.

ShopSCAD is a boutique with locations in Savannah and Atlanta where SCAD faculty, students and alumni present and sell their original work, including clothes, books, jewelry, tableware, paintings, prints and stationery.

Working Class Studio, a product development venture, marries function to fine art in product lines sold in retail stores domestically and around the world. Working Class Studio recently has collaborated with Williams Sonoma/west elm, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Henri Bendel and Showtime, among others.

Wallace also created many of the university’s most innovative academic and outreach programs, including SCAD Style, a full month of style and design events including lectures, exhibitions, trunk shows and book signings. SCAD Style begins every year with the Étoile Awards in New York, where the university annually honors important figures in style and design.

Wallace has advanced the SCAD legacy of historic preservation and its commitment to renewing urban landscapes through an impressive series of restoration projects in the medieval village of Lacoste, in Midtown Atlanta and in the historic district of Savannah. Most recently, SCAD restored a 19th-century synagogue, several historic public school buildings, the oldest extant railroad depot in the United States, and a mansion considered to be the oldest, most complete and single most important representation of Atlanta’s storied New South, post-Civil War period—transforming them into thriving homes for SCAD academic programs. This commitment to the building arts has earned awards for SCAD from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Art Deco Societies of America, the American Society of Interior Designers, and the American Institute of Architects.

“For some, design is merely decoration, but for women in design, it is so much more—it is essential,” said Margaret Russell, editor-in-chief of ELLE DECOR. “This award is about recognizing women such as Paula who are making their mark in a field historically dominated by men. Paula isn’t just changing the course of the design world, but is helping to change the world itself. That’s why she is the perfect person to receive our first ELLE DECOR Vision Award.”

Wallace’s vision has been lauded by many other leaders in the art and design world as well. “I am extremely impressed by the fact that one woman had a vision and she made it happen, and is helping so many people,” said Diane von Furstenberg, acclaimed designer and president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Added Tom Ford, president and CEO of Tom Ford International, “The vision of this woman who founded this school is incredible. It is absolutely mind-boggling.”

In addition to the award ceremony, the Women in Design event featured a panel discussion with several leading women in design, including architect Annabelle Selldorf, interior designers Bunny Williams and Celerie Kemble, and fashion designer Cynthia Rowley.

The evening also featured the unveiling of pieces from finalists in the Rado Design Competition, in which talented SCAD female students and alumnae were asked to envision a design specific to their field using Rado’s Ceramica collection of timepieces for inspiration. In addition to a trip to New York City and a watch from the collection, the winner will receive a feature in both ELLE DECOR and the Rado newsletter.

For more information on the first annual Women in Design awards event, visit www.elledecor.com/womenindesign.