Atlanta College of Art Alumni

A part of the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Community Education program offers open enrollment, non-credit, fine art and design courses, workshops and lectures for adults and teens on a quarterly basis throughout the year. The program offers educational, personal enrichment and community service, providing the Atlanta community with opportunities for exposure to a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines and a high level of academic instruction.
 
Classes generally meet for one session per week for three hours. Most classes, tours and workshops are conducted on weekday evenings or on Saturday mornings or afternoons. ACA Community Education courses, workshops, lectures and tours are offered at every skill level in a variety of disciplines including advertising copywriting, art therapy, book arts, calligraphy, ceramics, color theory, creative writing, design, digital/computer art, drawing, fashion design, glassblowing, graphic design, jewelry making, painting, photography, framing, screen printing, sculpture and woodworking.

Fellowships of $250 per course, with a maximum of $3,000 per year, are awarded to SCAD and ACA alumni who apply and are accepted to any graduate program. Alumni also may qualify for additional fellowships and financial aid.
 
The application and $500 matriculation fee is waived for SCAD and ACA alumni accepted into a SCAD graduate program, and their SCAD transcript may be requested by admission for free.