August 2018
Summer is winding down but Savannah's art and culture scene is warming up! Whether you're looking for free art activities for the family, educational events, or the latest art news, we've got you covered.
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Learn something new
Try something new this summer or brush up on your skills with a variety of art classes and workshops! From Toddler Time Drop-In sessions to Couple’s Clay Night, there’s something for everyone. Click here for schedules, details and pricing information.
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Toddler Time Drop-In
Keep your little one entertained this summer with a drop-in creative session long enough to let them make a mess and short enough for you to enjoy the rest of your day. Your toddler will love interacting with clay, glue, beads and more in this fun workshop.
$20 per pair
Thursdays, August 2-30
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Macramé
Learn about the basic knots used in most macrame projects during this 3 hour workshop and create your own wall hanging to take home!
$70 / $60 city residents
August 23
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All Speeds Wheel Class
Learn how to use basic tools and techniques to shape clay into functional forms on the pottery wheel in this 6 week class!
$165 / $145 city residents
Tuesdays, August 7-September 11
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Intro to Bead Weaving: Peyote Stitch
This 2.5 hour workshop will teach you one of the most basic bead weaving stitches while you create your own bracelet like the one pictured!
$60 / $50 city residents
August 6
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First Tuesday Tours
Explore the art, architecture, and history of Savannah City Hall on a free tour with the Municipal Archives department. The tour begins at 12 noon and is limited to the first 25 people so click here to reserve your spot now!
Lift Every Voice Savannah
On Saturday, August 18th, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Beach Institute, in partnership with the City of Savannah Municipal Archives, will offer free admission to the exhibit Capturing the Soul, where guests will discover portrait photography through the collection of Civil Rights leader and local historian W. W. Law.
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Telfair Museums August FFD
Celebrate the end of summer and the exhibition The Open Road, with free family activities about travel and photography. Click here for more details.
August Hungry for History Lecture
This presentation will offer the unique perspective of a native son who started his professional life as a staff photographer on the Savannah daily newspapers, and now, retired after a 50+ year career, is serving as the City’s Second District Alderman.
Savannah Jazz Festival
The Savannah Jazz Festival is a free week-long program taking place in venues throughout the city, culminating in three days in Forsyth Park, and traditional ‘after-hours’ jam sessions around town. Click here to view this year's schedule.
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Cultural Affairs Commission News
The next Cultural Affairs Commission meeting will be held at 9 W. Henry Street on August 8 at 6pm.
The Public Art subcommittee will also hold a meeting from 5-6pm at 9 W. Henry St on August 8. The public is invited to attend this meeting where they will learn more about the sub-committee.
Save the Date: Meet your commissioners
The Cultural Affairs Commission invites the public to a Meet and Greet at The Beach Institute's African American Cultural Center on September 12 from 6-7.30pm.
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Art News
Grants
South Arts is accepting grant applications on a rolling basis for its Traditional Arts Touring program. For more information and to see whether your non-profit qualifies, click here.
Our Weave-A-Dream program is still accepting grant applications from small and emerging organizations as well as creative individuals, for programs that strengthen, diversify, and expand the city's creative sector. Check out the video below and contact Rebecca Brown via email or phone at (912) 651-6760 if you're interested in applying.
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