 Master Calendar
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Viewing events for July 4, 2009
June 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009
"Focus on 20th-century Art: Highlights from SCAD's Collection"
SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.
Second Floor Focus Gallery
Significant works from SCAD's permanent collection-including paintings, drawings and prints by Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Salvadore Dalí, Raphael Soyer, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Romare Bearden, Faith Ringgold and others-represent changing movements in modern and contemporary art.
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June 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009
"The Master Eye: 19th- and 20th-century Photography from the Rhoades Collection"
SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.
First Floor Photography Gallery
The photographs in this exhibition include iconic examples from pioneering 19th-century practitioners and major 20th-century photographers, who wielded their cameras to capture images of arresting landscapes, richly textured narratives, elegant fashion scenes, singular still lifes and powerful portraits. Featured photographers include Mathew Brady, Eadweard Muybridge, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz and other celebrated masters.
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June 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009
"Mapping the Past: A Selection of Antique Cartography from the Newton Collection"
SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.
First Floor Map Galleries
Maps depicting North America, Great Britain and the world are on view in the museum's three map galleries. Highlights include 1597 maps from the earliest atlas of the Americas, 1776 military maps, and other 17th- and 19th-century maps, some of them hand-colored. Cartographers include Wytfliet, Hondius, Monath, Lotter, d'Anville, Faden, Lodge, Cary and Wyld.
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June 1, 2008-Dec. 31, 2009
"150 Years of Architectural Elegance: The Central of Georgia Railroad’s 1856 Gray Building Headquarters" and "Saving a National Treasure: Bricks, Mortar and Metal"
SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.
First Floor Entrance Gallery
These exhibitions chronicle the history of SCAD's Kiah Hall. Once the headquarters of the venerable Central of Georgia Railroad and now a college art museum, the landmark Greek Revival building epitomizes the elegance of mid-19th-century architecture. Exhibition assistance was provided through a grant from the Georgia Humanities Council. Complementing the historical overview of the building is a small photographic exhibition that documents the recently completed exterior preservation of the structure, a project made possible by a major Save America's Treasures federal grant and additional assistance from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation and the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation.
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May 11-Sept. 30
"Mélange d’Art Sélect: Recent Acquisitions at the SCAD Museum of Art"
SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.
This exhibition focuses on works recently acquired by SCAD. Highlights include a selection of couture fashion from the C.Z. Guest Collection and from other recent fashion gifts. From the classic elegance of Fortuny, Christian Dior and Chanel to the sumptuous beauty of Balmain and Vera Wang, this preview of SCAD's new costume collection reveals icons of style from dramatic evening dresses to chic suits. Also on view are vibrant master prints by Spanish surrealist Joan Miró and American pop artist Jim Dine. Photographs featured include large luminous works by Karl Lagerfeld and gelatin silver prints by Andy Warhol, recently donated by the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts. More than 60 noteworthy examples in different media present an extraordinary range of modern art. Free and open to the public. For more information, read the press release or call 912.525.7191.
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June 8-July 13
"Only Dick, No Jane" Exhibition by Larry Anderson
Trois Gallery, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Fourth floor, Building A
"Only Dick, No Jane" features works on paper and canvas by SCAD foundation studies professor Larry Jens Anderson. In this ongoing series, Anderson incorporates the iconic boy from the Dick and Jane readers as a visual paragon for a conventional childhood. Imbued with seemingly innocent imagery of fruit, cowboys and cats, these works represent his affecting and often conflicted experience of growing up gay in America. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, read the press release or visit www.scadexhibitions.com.
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June 15-July 10
"Perspectives" Exhibition in Lacoste
La Galerie Pfriem, Rue Trophime, Lacoste,
France
The exhibitions department presents "Perspectives" featuring paintings created by SCAD graduate painting students during the 2009 winter quarter in Lacoste, France. Works in the show range in both style and subject matter representing the breadth of exploration and development during the students' unique and concentrated study in France. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
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June 18-Aug. 20
Résumé Spot Check
The Hub, SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Every Thursday during summer quarter, 12-1 p.m.
Stop by the career services booth in The Hub to have a career services staff member quickly review your résumé and answer any career questions.
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June 20-July 25
Rising Star program
11:59 p.m.,
TBA, , Savannah, Ga.
TBA
This five-week residential program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a summer college experience. Students enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolios. Outside class, students complete assignments, take field trips, socialize, and enjoy area parks and other attractions. College housing and meals are provided. Students who successfully complete the Rising Star program earn college credit, which may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree at SCAD or at other colleges or universities. (Course credits are applied to degree requirements at the discretion of the accepting institution.)
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June 22-Aug. 20
Practice Sessions: Don’t Mock the Interview!
SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during summer quarter
Schedule your own mock interview to practice your interviewing skills. Career services staff will videotape you as they conduct a professional 15-minute interview. Then they will provide helpful feedback on your presentation. Mock interviews are by appointment only and last about 40 minutes. To schedule an interview, e-mail Martha Beckley.
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June 22-Aug. 29
Club SCAD Summer Fitness Classes
Club SCAD, 201 Barnard St., Savannah, Ga.
Club SCAD announces its new summer quarter fitness schedule. All classes and class times are subject to change. To view the complete schedule, visit the SCAD athletics Web site. For more information, call 912.525.6001 or send an e-mail.
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June 23-Aug. 25
Writing Center "Tuesdays at Smithfield"
2-4 p.m.,
Smithfield Cottage, 118 W. Hall St., Savannah, Ga.
The Writing Center hosts "Tuesdays at Smithfield" throughout summer quarter. Appointments aren't required, but prepared questions are encouraged.
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June 24-July 8
"Curious Examinations: Environment Re-Presented" Exhibition by M.F.A. painting student Carlos Antonio
Hall Street Gallery, 212 W. Hall St., Savannah, Ga.
The Savannah College of Art and Design presents "Curious Examinations: Environment Re-Presented," an exhibition featuring the work of M.F.A. painting student Carlos Antonio. Moved by curiosity, the artist takes a closer look at the environment, turning overlooked details into things of beauty. This exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail ccolon20@student.scad.edu.
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June 24-Aug. 9
"Design Thinking" Exhibition
Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.
The exhibitions department presents "Design Thinking," a curated design sales exhibition showcasing the outstanding breadth of SCAD's School of Design faculty, students and alumni. "Design Thinking" will represent designers as artists who are receptive to a synthesis of open source practicality, luxury, conceptual thinking and creativity, and who satisfy our complex needs and stimulate our active curiosity. A reception will take place July 10, 6-8 p.m.The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
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June 24-Aug. 26
Writing Center Wednesdays
1-3 p.m.,
Student Center, 120 Montgomery St., Savannah, Ga.
A SCAD Writing Center consultant is available in the Student Center every Wednesday during summer quarter. Appointments aren't required, but prepared questions are encouraged.
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June 25-Aug. 27
Writing Center "Traveling Consultant"
3-5 p.m.,
Arnold Hall, 1810 Bull St., Savannah, Ga.
First floor lobby
The SCAD Writing Center's "Traveling Consultant" visits Arnold Hall every Thursday during summer quarter. Appointments aren't required, but prepared questions are encouraged.
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July 2-22
"Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making" Exhibition
Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St., Savannah, Ga.
The exhibitions department presents "Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making," a traveling exhibition of nearly 150 miniature artists' books from more than 13 countries. These little treasures explore epic tales, poetry and storytelling using a myriad of book and printmaking techniques by nationally and internationally recognized book artists. Originated by the University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, "Monumental Ideas in Miniature Book Making" debuted at the 2009 Southern Graphics Council at Columbia College, Ill. A reception will take place July 17, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
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July 4
Independence Day
SCAD-Savannah, SCAD-Atlanta and SCAD-eLearning, (various locations), (various cities),
USA/International
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