Savannah College of Art and Design is reflecting on the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrating local organizations that worked to keep Savannah going over the last year by honoring them with the SCAD Salutes award. SCAD said award recipients have demonstrated virtues including creativity, kindness, grit and goodness.
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Keitaro Harada receives his fifth Sir Georg Solti Career Assistance Award
Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic and Associate Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Keitaro Harada has received his fifth Sir Georg Solti Career Assistant Award.
Local senior receives Children of Associates Premier Scholarship
Savannah high school student Senior Taylor Goodly won a $10,000 scholarship from H&R Block’s Children of Associates Premier Scholarship by demonstrating innovative ways of improving our local community.
Artist’s work stems from childhood compulsion of collecting
Morgan Smith has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design she received in 2017, her Associates of Arts in clinical psychology from the College of Southern Maryland in 2014 and will receive her M.F.A. in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in May 2021.
Printmaker to display ode to beauty of Savannah at Cedar House Gallery
Anthony TungNing Huang is an illustrator, printmaker and ballroom dancer. Upon taking his first printmaking class at SCAD last winter he immediately connected with the process.
Graduating SCAD students collaborate to open dual exhibit
An art exhibit, “The Address,” will be held for two days, starting with an opening reception from 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. May 14 at 113 W Perry St. and an artist talk at 1 p.m. May 15. Highlighting the artistic endeavors of two SCAD students, Mila Anastasia Lazarevic and Jermaine Jones, the show will feature art installations and over 100 prints.
Art by SCAD artist residing in Amsterdam brings local walls of Gallery Espresso to life
Fermin Uriz comes from a bloodline that has been involved in arts and design for decades. He is originally from Cordoba, Argentina. However, he is currently living in Amsterdam pursuing an internship with Iris van Herpen while also being involved with an internship in Atlanta for NanoResearch, Inc.
Savannah Stage Company presents PAY WHAT YOU CAN Camp
Savannah Stage Company will be offering their annual week of improv camp from June 14-18 for one week focusing on saying yes, following their impulses, and storytelling. This year SSC is offering a brand new special musical theatre camp from June 21-25. Kids’ 3rd-10th grade are going to be learning the foundations of improv and music theatre while building their bravery, expanding their imaginations, and growing their self-confidence.
Casting company seeks extras for Gerard Butler film
Gerard Butler is coming to Savannah, and is seeking his next up-and-coming local hopeful star to stand beside him and his cast as they shoot their new movie.
Or, perhaps they’re just seeking a theatrical production fan looking to see the inner workings of a movie set.
Whichever dream people are looking to chase, the opportunity is here.
Savannah Classical Academy provides focused attention
Savannah Classical Academy, located at 705 E. Anderson St., offers students a unique educational experience in downtown Savannah. One of five charter schools in the Savannah-Chatham County School System, SCA is the only tuition-free, public school option featuring grades K-12 where students can grow and develop in one location throughout their educational careers.
Bestselling author to discuss new thriller
Ruth Ware will be in conversation with Jessica Osborne and Melissa Taylor of E. Shaver, Bookseller, discussing “One by One,” a suspenseful thriller set on a snow-covered mountain.
Movie extras needed in Savannah, Pooler
Productions of films and series that will be shot in the southeast Georgia area are ramping up in the coming weeks and need extras.
