SCAD-Lacoste offers a unique opportunity for students and faculty to spend an entire term immersed in the culture of the region. Formerly the Lacoste School of the Arts, founded by American painter Bernard Pfriem in 1970, SCAD-Lacoste is located in Provence, in the South of France.
Lacoste is a beautifully preserved medieval village and vibrant art community of about 300 inhabitants. Here, one can wander among the mazelike ruelles and join with others in artistic endeavors. Extraordinary light and beauty in an exquisite rural setting form the backdrop for a focused educational experience.
SCAD-Lacoste facilities date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Within these ancient walls, SCAD-Lacoste offers a variety of modern amenities, including computer labs with Internet and e-mail access. Well-equipped teaching studios are dedicated to painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and digital imaging. Individual and group studios are available. Other facilities include a library, dining hall and housing for students, faculty and guests. Students may enjoy two cafés, a restaurant and a boulangerie in the village.
Activities outside the classroom include faculty lectures, workshops and exhibitions, as well as visits to artist ateliers, museums and historic sites in the area. At the end of each quarter, students have an opportunity to exhibit their work at a local vernissage.
In the mild spring, summer and autumn seasons, opportunities abound for outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking and swimming. The ease of village life at Lacoste is balanced by frequent excursions to the nearby cultural centers of Avignon, Aix, Arles and Marseilles, as well as trips to larger cities such as Paris.
Contact
Office Location York Hall 115 E. York St. Savannah, GA 31401 USA E-mail: offcampusprograms@scad.edu Phone: 912.525.4786 Fax: 912.525.4722
Off-campus Programs P.O. Box 3146 Savannah, GA 31402 USA
SCAD-Lacoste offers a unique opportunity for students and faculty to spend an entire term immersed in the culture of the region. Formerly the Lacoste School of the Arts, founded by American painter Bernard Pfriem in 1970, SCAD-Lacoste is located in Provence, in the South of France.
