Parents

SCAD Parent and Family Weekend 2013 kicks off Friday, April 26, in Savannah, Georgia, with an open house in select academic buildings, followed by a barbecue and Films in Forsyth.

The highlight of the weekend comes on Saturday with the 32nd annual Sidewalk Arts Festival, an signature chalk-art competition for the SCAD community. Students, alumni and prospective create chalk masterpieces on the sidewalks of Forsyth Park.

Prior to the Sidewalk Arts Festival, deans will offer an informative panel discussion, and an art demonstration and other exciting activities will coincide with the festival in Forsyth Park. Food and drink will be available from local restaurant vendors, and Parent and Family Weekend attendees will receive an exclusive SCAD gift.

The SCAD Museum of Art will offer SCAD Parent and Family Weekend guests discounted admission Sunday, April 28.

The cost for the weekend is $20 per person, so gather your family and invite your SCAD student to join you. Invitations will arrive in your mailbox soon, but you are welcome to send an email if you have questions.

When securing accommodations, keep in mind that most historic district hotels, such as Mansion on Forsyth Park, Andaz, Hampton Inn and Suites, The Marshall House, and Staybridge Suites, may offer a special SCAD friends and family rate, so be sure to ask. We look forward to seeing you in April.

Note: If your student will be attending the barbecue on Friday with you, they too will need a ticket. Student tickets are $5 and can be purchased with the parent/family member tickets.



Register by Friday, April 19.

Schedule of events

Thursday, April 25

8 p.m.
Films in Forsyth: "Wreck-It Ralph"
Forsyth Park stage

Friday, April 26

3-7 p.m.
Registration
Parent and Family Weekend packet pickup
Parent and Family Tent

3-5:30 p.m.
SCAD building tours
Open houses at select academic buildings
Looping shuttle service will be provided to and from Forsyth Park at Gwinnett Street

5:30-8 p.m.
Parent and Family Weekend Barbecue
Featuring live band The Accomplices
Parent and Family Tent

8 p.m.
Films in Forsyth: "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971)
Forsyth Park stage

Saturday, April 27
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Shuttle from Forsyth Park at Gwinnett Street to Trustees Theater

8:30-9:30 a.m.
Parent and Family Weekend Breakfast
Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Deans' Panel discussion
Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
32nd annual SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival
Enjoy festival activities and chalk masterpieces. Chalk art competition winners will be announced at 4 p.m.
Forsyth Park

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration
Parent and Family Weekend packet pickup
Parent and Family Tent

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch
Available from various restaurant stations at Sidewalk Arts Festival for a minimal fee. The student meal plan is not valid with Sidewalk Arts Festival restaurants.
Seating will be available in the Parent and Family Tent, south of Forsyth Park Café

1-4 p.m.
Art and design demonstrations
Parent and Family Tent

1-3 p.m.
Ice cream float bar
Parent and Family Tent

5:30-8 p.m.
Silver & Ink Photography Reception
Gutstein Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.

Sunday, April 28
Noon to 5 p.m.
Discounted admission to SCAD Museum of Art
A special rate of $5 will be granted to guests with a Parent and Family Weekend pin (Sunday only).
SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

All Parent and Family Weekend events are free to your enrolled SCAD student.

Accommodations

SCAD Travel services offer special rates for student, parent and alumni accommodations. Contact one of the following suggested hotels and inquire about the SCAD rate availability:

• Andaz
• Courtyard by Marriot
• Hilton DeSoto
• The Marshall House
• Mansion on Forsyth Park
• Inn at Ellis Square
• Country Inn and Suites
• Four Points by Sheraton
• Staybridge Suites
• Thunderbird Inn

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