Viewing events for July 20, 2008

June 1-Sept. 30 "Fantastic Adventures in Text and Image " SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. First Floor Map Gallery 3 This exhibition charts the adventures of famous literary characters such as Robinson Crusoe, Lemuel Gulliver, Moll Flanders and Tom Sawyer through various editions of books, including those illustrated by well-known artists such as Cruikshank, Hogarth, Rowlandson and Rockwell.

June 1-Nov. 30 "Lines and Shadows, Image and Self: Artist Portraits on Paper" SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. Second Floor Print Gallery This exhibition features important artist portrait prints from the 16th and 18th centuries, drawn from the SCAD Museum of Art's collection. Included are early portraits of Michelangelo and Raphael, portraits of Rembrandt, several engravings from Anthony Van Dyck's series "Iconography" and early mezzotints portraying Lely, Kneller, Reynolds and others by pioneering British printmakers such as Isaac Beckett and John Smith.

June 1-Nov. 30 "Hogarth’s Tale of Two Cities: Rich and Poor in 18th-century London" SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. Second Floor Painting Gallery This comprehensive exhibition of prints by William Hogarth chronicles the highs and lows of life in 18th-century London. Selected from the SCAD Museum of Art's Earle W. Newton Collection of British and American Art, the 50 pieces on view include celebrated series such as "A Harlot's Progress," "A Rake's Progress," "Industry and Idleness," "Four Prints of an Election" and "Marriage à la Mode." Hogarth's moralizing narratives interweave actual events and contemporaries with his imaginative visions to create a rich pageant of urban life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

June 4-Aug. 17 "Crossing Timelines" Exhibition by Joy Flynn Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St., Savannah, Ga. The exhibitions department presents a new series by SCAD foundation studies professor Joy Flynn. Flynn creates a visual journal that explores abstract ideas of time, generational relationships and experiences in her ancestral homeland of Norway. The work in this exhibition was funded in part by a SCAD Presidential Fellowship for Faculty Development. A reception is scheduled June 6, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

June 21-July 26 Rising Star 2008: A Pre-college Program for Rising High School Seniors SCAD-Savannah, 342 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. This challenging five-week program awards college credit to rising high school seniors who are ready for a summer college experience. Students may enroll in two college-level classes and have the opportunity to build or enhance their visual arts portfolios. For more information, read the Rising Star brochure.

June 21-Aug. 23 Bike Club Gallery Espresso, 245 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. Saturdays, 8 a.m. The group meets on Saturdays at Gallery Espresso. Don't forget your helmet. The SCAD bike club is free. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For more information, e-mail student recreation or call 912.525.6958.

June 23-Aug. 10 "Yes No Maybe So" Exhibition by Marcus Kenney Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. The exhibitions department presents "Yes No Maybe So," a new body of work by SCAD alumnus Marcus Kenney (M.F.A., photography, 1995). Kenney intuitively uses found objects in paintings and sculptures that engage social narratives. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. A reception is scheduled July 24, 6-8 p.m. Both the exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public.

June 23-Aug. 22 Open Gym St. Paul's Activity Center, 16 W. 32 St., Savannah, Ga. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For more information, e-mail student recreation or call 912.525.6958.

June 24-Aug. 19 Writing Center at Smithfield Cottage Smithfield Cottage, 118 W. Hall St., Savannah, Ga. Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. During summer quarter, a Writing Center staff member will be available every Tuesday at Smithfield Cottage for graduate students to ask writing-related questions. Appointments are not required but prepared questions are helpful. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912.525.4707.

June 27-Aug. 15 Academics Anonymous Group York Hall, 115 E. York St., Savannah, Ga. Fridays, 2-3 p.m. Students who are on academic warning, provisional, probation or readmitted status are invited to join this support group offered by the offices of academic advising and counseling and student support services. Learn academic and personal strategies that can help you succeed. To sign up, call 912.525.6971.

July 2-Aug. 13 Art Therapy Group York Hall, 115 E. York St., Savannah, Ga. Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. This group, using various art mediums, is designed to explore and expand self-awareness and increase self-esteem. For more information, call 912.525.6971.

July 7-21 "Yoswadi Krutklom/ A Story of the Story" Exhibition Alexander Hall Gallery, 668 Indian St., Savannah, Ga. This M.F.A. exhibition by illustration student Yoswadi Krutklom reinterprets contemporary Hollywood gossip-magazine idols as laugh-out-loud characters. The exhibition and reception, scheduled July 21, 6-8 p.m., are free and open to the public.

July 7-Aug. 8 "Kinetic" Exhibition by Matt Toole Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St., Savannah, Ga. "Kinetic" features a series of sculptural pieces and a video installation of a performance by Matt Toole, a foundation studies and sculpture professor at SCAD. In conjunction with the exhibition, Toole will conduct a three-day found-object workshop for youth during the Savannah Summer Art Camps. An artist's reception is scheduled July 11, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition and artist's reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free off-street parking is available. Read more about the gallery.

July 11-Aug. 15 Options for a Chemical-free Life Group York Hall, 115 E. York St., Savannah, Ga. Fridays, 4-5 p.m. Students who are concerned about drug use or excessive drinking may not be predisposed to addiction, but may still want to drink responsibly or completely eliminate chemical use. This group employs cognitive techniques to identify and modify alcohol- and drug-related triggers. To register, call 912.525.6971.

July 11-Aug. 15 Drum Talk Group SCAD-Savannah, 342 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. Fridays, 4-5 p.m., The Church of the Ascension, 120 Bull St., Savannah, Ga. Join the drum circle! Drumming gives students a chance to unwind and re-energize in a healthy and community-oriented way. It is a great way to reduce stress, make friends and have fun. All are welcome, including staff and faculty. Bring your own drum/instrument if you have it. No experience necessary. For more information, call 912.525.6971 or send an e-mail.

July 18-31 "Utopia Subdivided" Exhibition by Janet Onofrey Hall Street Gallery, 212 W. Hall St., Savannah, Ga. In this collection of oil paintings and drawings of suburban landscapes, Janet Onofrey examines the standardized aesthetic of planned communities that promote an environment of rigid isolation, exclusion and segregation. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

July 18-Aug. 24 "The M.F.A. Experience" Exhibition Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga. The exhibitions department hosts "The M.F.A. Experience," an exhibition highlighting exceptional Master of Fine Arts students who have proposed and/or completed their thesis projects. Featuring new work by selected students from the Schools of Fine Arts and Design at both the Savannah and Atlanta campuses, the show explores the development of the artists' practices across a range of media. The reception is scheduled July 24, 6-8 p.m. Both the exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

July 21 Staff Workshop: The Hidden Dangers of E-mail Monday, 10-10:45 a.m., Writing Center (Jen Library), 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga. This workshop highlights hidden dangers often overlooked when communicating through e-mail. Registration is required and seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 912.525.4707 or e-mail the Writing Center.

July 21 Staff Workshop: Common Sentence-level Errors and How to Spot Them Monday, 2-2:45 p.m., Writing Center (Jen Library), 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga. This workshop pinpoints common sentence-level errors and provides techniques for locating and correcting them. Registration is required and seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call 912.525.4707 or e-mail the Writing Center.

July 21 Reception for "Yoswadi Krutklom/A Story of the Story" Exhibition Monday, 6-8 p.m., Alexander Hall Gallery, 668 Indian St., Savannah, Ga. This M.F.A. exhibition by illustration student Yoswadi Krutklom reinterprets contemporary Hollywood gossip-magazine idols as laugh-out-loud characters. The exhibition, on display July 7-21, and reception are free and open to the public.