2014 SCAD Seen Gala featuring honorary chair Zac Posen

Celebrating its 4th year, the annual SCAD Seen Gala is the university's signature scholarship fundraising event in Atlanta. The highlight of the evening is a silent auction of original artwork — including jewelry, painting, sculpture, photographs and more — created by SCAD professors, alumni, students and friends. The night also features a showcase of fashion collections designed by senior students, as well as cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and dancing.

Hosts

The honorary chair for this year's gala is famed fashion designer Zac Posen. The event is co-chaired by Veronica and Frank Biggins, Suzanne Kasler Morris and John Morris.

Attire
Creative cocktail attire

Parking
Valet parking available

Additional information

All proceeds from the evening support both existing and new scholarships through the university's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Discounted tickets are available to alumni, faculty/staff campaign qualifying donors, and 2014 gala contributing artists.

If you are unable to attend the event but would still like to support the university's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund, please email Emily Pease, director of development, or contact her via phone at 404.253.2775.

Zac Posen launched  his  eponymous  collection  in  2001,  with  a  vision  for modern American glamour that married couture technique with striking innovation. Envisioned in his New York atelier, Zac introduced a collection that combined legendary Hollywood glamour with a downtown sensibility, enhancing women’s natural forms and enabling them to be their most alluring, empowered selves. 

Posen is known globally for his technical and artisanal craftsmanship, anatomical construction and textile manipulation. His daywear, suiting and red carpet eveningwear are infused with his bold sophistication, sexy femininity and distinctive glamour. Worn by leading women, including Uma Thurman, First Lady Michelle Obama, Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Watts, he has become a staple on the red carpet.

His collections have grown to include Zac Posen, ZAC Zac Posen and Z Spoke Zac Posen with offerings in handbags, accessories, eyewear and fur. The collections are found in leading department and specialty stores worldwide. In October 2013, Posen entered the bridal space with the launch of Truly Zac Posen in partnership with David’s Bridal.

In 2004, he received the André Leon Talley New Look Award at the annual SCAD Fashion Show, a juried collection of undergraduate and graduate work. In 2010, he served as School of Fashion Style Lab mentor to a select group of students.along with fellow designers Angel Sanchez, Tuleh’s Brian Bradley and Catherine Malandrino

Most recently, Posen has served as judge with Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia on Lifetime’s Project Runway, now in its twelfth season. In keeping with Posen’s commitment to mentorship in design, he has developed the Zac Posen Scholarship for Fashion Design at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. In May of 2013, he received from The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Alumni Achievement Award.

The works listed for sale below were created by SCAD students, alumni, faculty and friends. Proceeds benefit the university's Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. For more information or to purchase, contact Terry Jackson at 525.5868.

To support SCAD students by donating artwork to the 2014 SCAD Seen Gala Silent Auction, or by making a financial contribution, email Emily Pease, director of development, or contact her via phone at 404.253.2775.