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Fall Arts Preview: Visual Arts
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'Blue Kimono' by John Sloan

Sidewalk Art!

Community invited to contribute.

When: Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in conjunction with Starland Farmer's Market

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Passing Time: The Art of William Christenberry

More than 60 photos, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and constructions by William Christenberry (b. 1936).

When: Through September 28

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

2008 Faculty Art Exhibition

The AASU Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents its annual faculty exhibition in the AASU Fine Arts Gallery.

When: Through Oct. 3

Info: www.finearts.armstrong.edu.

Photo Department faculty exhibit

When: Sept. 19-25, reception Sept. 19, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Yoga at the Telfair

Practice yoga in galleries that inspire contemplation and mental tranquility. All are welcome. Bring an exercise mat, and dress to practice yoga.

When: Sept. 20–Oct. 25, Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $75/non-member for 6 sessions, or $14/person for single classes.

Info: telfair.org

Freedom's March: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah by Frederick C. Baldwin

The Telfair celebrates the 25th anniversary of a historically significant exhibition and attendant catalogue associated with Savannah's civil rights movement.

When: Through Jan. 11

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

Paintings by Richard Mayhew

Influences from the Hudson River School to Expressionism.

When: Sept. 24–Jan. 4

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

Paintings by Harun Black

When: Sept. 26- Oct. 2; reception Sept. 26 7-10 p.m.

Where: Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Free week at the Jepson Center for the Arts

When: Sept. 24-29

Talk by Frederick Baldwin

When: Sept. 24, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Dream Team

New Work by Patrick Kelly and Todd Schroeder.

When: Through Oct. 14

Where: 2CarGarage, 30 W. Broughton St.

Symphonic Notes

Paintings from the 19th, 20th, and 21st Centuries.

When: Through Oct. 17

Where: 2CarGarage new location at 10 E. Broughton St.

'Darkness and Light' by Stephen Antonakos

Antonakos' architectural interventions engage viewers visually and mentally.

When: Through Oct. 31, reception Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.

When: Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: www.scadexhibitions.com

No Place Left to Go

Collage on canvas by Laura W. Adams.

When: Through October, reception Oct. 9, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Paintings by Lilly Harms

When: Through October

Where: JEA, 5111 Abercorn St.

Ink, Oil, Film, Duct Tape, and some Paper

Work by MFA painting candidates Nathan Lewis, Masumi Nyui, Jim Collins.

When: Oct. 3-8

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Mixed Media by Matt Hebermehl

When: Oct. 3-30; reception Oct 3. 7-10 p.m.

Where: Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Art Materials Trade Show

Three-day event features experts, demonstrations, and seminars.

When: Oct. 3-5

Where: River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: www.scad.edu/tradeshow

First Saturday for Kids

Studio Activity: the photographs of Frederick C. Baldwin.

When: Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free for First Saturday participants

Info: telfair.org

Talk by Richard Mayhew

When: Oct. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Left of Center: Pottery of David 'Riley' Peterson

Raku, hand-built and wheel combinations, functional pottery, and decorated slab boxes.

When: Oct. 9-31; reception Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. gallery talk and demo Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. and a workshop Oct. 18.

Where: Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

Info: www.savannahga.gov/arts

What I Did on Summer Vacation

Juried exhibition featuring work done by student artists on their summer break.

When: Oct. 10-15; reception Oct. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

'Robert Henri and The Eight: The Spirit of Life,' by Valerie Ann Leeds, art historian

When: Oct. 9, 7 p.m.

Where: Telfair Academy

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Jepson Live

When: Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 nonmembers, food and drink additional

Info: telfair.org

SCAD Gallery Hop

When: Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.,

Where: SCAD-Savannah, 342 Bull St.

Info: 912/525-4727 or www.scadexhibitions.com

'Spiritual Rhythms' Exhibition by Danny Simmons

Inspired by African spiritual imagery.

When: Oct. 10-Dec. 12; reception Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m., as part of the gallery hop.

Where: Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Open Critique

Artists are encouraged to bring their portfolio to have an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas in a casual setting. When: Oct. 15, 6 p.m.

Where: TruSpace in Starland, a Desotorow Gallery

Cost: Free and open to the public

Explorations

Work by Larry Levow.

When: Oct. 17-Nov. 11, reception Oct. 17 6-8 p.m.

Where: 2CarGarage new location at 10 E. Broughton St.

'Close to You' Exhibition

Presented by Indigo Sky Community Gallery, Waters Ave.

When: Oct. 18-19, 25-26, reception Oct. 18, 1-4 p.m.

Helen Hatch Inglesby

Savannahian Helen Hatch Inglesby (1914-1999) was well known for her silhouettes, drawing, watercolor, and oils.

When: Through Nov. 2

Where: Telfair Academy

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

Painters of American Life: The Eight

Work by Arthur B. Davies, William Glackens, Robert Henri, Ernest Lawson, George Luks, Maurice B. Prendergast, Everett Shinn, and John Sloan.

When: Through Nov. 30

Where: Telfair Academy

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

'Constructing History: A Requiem to Mark the Moment Exhibition by Carrie Mae Weems

Explores the human rights movement, both in the United States and abroad.

When: Oct. 1-Nov. 21; reception Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m., as part of the gallery hop.

Where: Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga.

Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: www.scadexhibitions.com

Viaje Andina: Art Inspired by Northwest Argentina

A student study abroad art exhibition in the AASU Fine Arts Gallery.

When: Oct. 13-Nov. 7; reception Oct. 15 at noon.

Info: www.finearts.armstrong.edu.

Palliser

A selection of large-scale paintings by British artist Anthony Palliser.

When: Oct. 16–Jan. 28

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

Film and Discussion: 'Unnatural Causes: Is Inequity Making Us Sick?

When: Oct. 16, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Family Sunday

Activities for children, demonstrations, and a performance and instrument-making workshop by the Wiyos.

When: Oct. 19, 1-5 p.m.

Where: Telfair Academy

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Lecture: 'Celebrating the Feminine Freedom Speak of Ellen Baker and Fanny Lou Hammer'

By Dr. Elizabeth F. Desnoyers-Colas, Assistant Professor, AASU

When: Oct. 21, 6 p.m.

Where: University Hall, Rm. 156

Cost: Free

Info: armstrong.edu

Myth, Object, and the Animal: William Morris Glass

One of the most prominent glass artists of his generation.

When: Oct. 23–Jan. 28

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

Open Studio Night

When: Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St.

Info: www.scad.edu/painting

Jepson Gospel Brunch

The musical talents of Ensemble Con Spirito.

When: October 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 nonmembers, 5-12; brunch $20 12:30-2:30 p.m., 6-12 half-price

Info: telfair.org

Sidewalk Art!

Community invited to contribute.

When: Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in conjunction with Starland Farmer's Market

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Fall Sidewalk Show

Presented by Landings Art Association.

When: Oct. 25,10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Skidaway Village Walk

Info: www.landingsart.org.

Lecture: 'This Side of the Mountain: Fictionalizing Girls within the American Civil Rights Movement'

By Dr. Kalenda Eaton, Assistant Professor, AASU

When: Oct. 28, 6 p.m.

Where: University Hall, Rm. 156

Cost: Free

Info: armstrong.edu

Panel Discussion: "Desegregation of Savannah's Schools"

When: Oct. 30, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Photos by Rev. John Anderson

When: Oct. 31-Nov. 27; reception Nov. 7, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Photos by Susan Weiss

When: Through November

Where: JEA, 5111 Abercorn St.

Civil Rights Music Series, hosted by Juanita Tucker

When: November, Friday evenings, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Cost: Free

Info: www.sentientbean.com

'Honoring the Civil Right Struggle in Savannah'

Exhibit by Johnson High Students

When: Nov. 1-20

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Cost: Free

Info: www.sentientbean.com

Honoring the Civil Rights Struggle in Savannah

An art exhibition by Johnson High School students presented at the Sentient Bean.

When: Nov. 1-30

Info: www.sentientbean.com

National Arts Program

Savannah's second annual exhibition of city employee artwork in conjunction with the National Arts Program Foundation at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery.

When: Nov. 3-Dec. 12; reception Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m.

Info: www.savannahga.gov/arts

Lecture: 'A View From the Pew: Rural Perspectives of Savannah's Civil Rights Movement'

By Dr. Learotha Williams Jr., Assistant Professor, AASU

When: Nov. 3, 6 p.m.

Where: AASU, University Hall, Rm. 156

Cost: Free

Info: armstrong.edu

First Saturday for Kids

Studio Activity: Portraits inspired by the Anthony Palliser exhibition.

Program for young people includes studio art workshops for ages 3-9, storytelling, and activities for young children.

When: Nov. 1, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free for First Saturday participants

Info: telfair.org

The Art of Great Fashion

Both a morning and an evening runway show will be held. 11 a.m. runway show and luncheon, 6:30 p.m. runway show and reception. The Telfair Academy hosts the fashion shows and the Jepson Center hosts the luncheon/reception.

When: Nov. 3

Where: Telfair Academy and Jepson Center.

Cost: $75 for either event or $50 for fashion show only.

Info: 912/790-8869 or marionb@telfair.org.

Panel Discussion: 'Westside Residents and the Desegregation of Savannah's Workforce'

When: Nov. 6, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Holiday Junk in da Trunk

Indie craft fair features art and crafts from local Savannah and Lowcountry artists and craftsmen.

When: Nov. 7 & 14, 6-10 p.m.

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Telfair Art Fair Arty Party

When: Nov. 7, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Telfair Square

Preview party for museum members.

Cost: $75 per person for current and renewing members. New ticket category of $100 per person for first-time members (includes a one-year membership).

Info: 912/790.8869

Telfair Art Fair

The Telfair's popular annual juried art show and sale will once again take place under the tent on Telfair Square in front of the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center for the Arts.

When: Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Nov. 9, 12-4 p.m.

Where: Telfair Square

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: telfair.org

Who Knows How to Make Love Stay?

MFA thesis show.

When: November 7-12, reception Nov. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Photo MFA Thesis Show: Kate Lewis

When: November 7-12, reception Nov. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: TruSpace in Starland, a Desotorow Gallery

Lecture: 'Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee'

By Stephen Wicks, 2008 Telfair Art Fair judge.

When: Nov. 8, 2 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free and open to the public

Info: telfair.org

The Works of Maxwell Taylor

Woodcuts focus on Middle Passage.

Where: The Beach Institute

When: Nov. 9-Jan. 4

Info: www.kingtisdell.org

Exhibition by Savannah Printmaking Faculty

When: Nov. 11, 2008-Jan. 4, 2009

Where: Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: www.scadexhibitions.com

Earth, Water, Air

Work by Elena Madden, Daniel Smith, Tracy Jefferies benefits The Georgia Conservancy.

When: Nov. 14-Dec. 8, reception Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.

Where: 2CarGarage new location at 10 E. Broughton St.

Thesis Exhibit by Charles Clary

When: Nov. 13-15

Where: Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: www.scadexhibitions.com

Lecture: 'Malcolm Mclean, City Hall, and the Civil Rights Movement'

When: Nov. 13, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Jepson Live

Food, drinks, and music in an artistic setting. All galleries will be open.

When: Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free for members, $10 general public, food and drink additional.

Photography MFA Thesis Show: Alison Behr

When: Nov. 14-19; reception Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

Where: TruSpace in Starland, a Desotorow Gallery

Fall 2008 Senior Graduation Art Exhibition

To be presented in the AASU Fine Arts Gallery.

When: Nov. 17-Dec. 12; reception Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Info: www.finearts.armstrong.edu.

Open Critique

Artists are encouraged to bring their portfolio to have an interdisciplinary exchange of ideas in a casual setting.

When: Nov. 19, 6 p.m.

Where: TruSpace in Starland, a Desotorow Gallery

Cost: Free and open to the public

Ancient Forest of the East: Photography MFA Thesis Show

Jarrid Spicer's photos celebration the primordial American forest.

When: Nov. 21-26, reception Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave., and TruSpace Gallery, Starland

Jepson Gospel Brunch

Savannah Children's Choir performs.

When: Nov. 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 nonmembers, 5-12; brunch $20 12:30-2:30 p.m., 6-12 half-price

Info: telfair.org

'Small Works,' an Annual Exhibition by SCAD artists for the Holiday Season

Art priced at $500 or less.

When: Nov. 26-Dec. 31

Where: Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton.

Cost: Free and open to the public. Info:www.scadexhibitions.com

Mixed Media by Jonathon Yoerger

When: Nov. 28- Dec. 18; reception Dec. 5, 7-10 p.m.

Where: Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Sidewalk Art!

Community invited to contribute.

When: Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in conjunction with Starland Farmer's Market

Where: Desotorow Gallery, 2427 Desoto Ave.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

I Have Marks to Make Exhibition

Annual exhibit highlights the therapeutic power of art.

When: Dec. 1– Jan. 5

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 adults, $5 students, 5-12 $4

Info: telfair.org

I Have Marks to Make Opening and Poetry Reading

When: Dec. 1, 2-5 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Talk on Artist William Morris by Critic James Yood

When: Dec. 4, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

First Saturday for Kids

Studio Activity: Portraits inspired by the Anthony Palliser exhibition.

When: Dec. 6, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free for participants

Info: telfair.org

Faculty and Student Christmas Pottery Sale

When: Dec. 4-5

Where: AASU Fine Arts Hall, Room 102.

Info: www.finearts.armstrong.edu

Lecture by Reverend Joseph Lowery

When: Dec. 11, 6 p.m.

Where: Trinity Methodist Church

Cost: Free

Info: telfair.org

Jepson Live

Food, drinks, and music.

When: Dec. 12, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: Free for members, $10 general public, food and drink additional.

Robert Morris and John Olenyik

When: Dec. 12-Jan. 6, reception Dec. 12 6-8 p.m.

Where: 2CarGarage new location at 10 E. Broughton St.

Jepson Gospel Brunch

Grace Full Gospel Church Choir.

When: Dec. 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts

Cost: $10 nonmembers, 5-12; brunch $20 12:30-2:30 p.m., 6-12 half-price

Info: telfair.org cs