Savannah State University Showcases New Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibit

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Acrylic on Canvas by Faculty Member Peggy Blood

Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Program is featuring a group exhibition by alumni and faculty on display from Oct. 6 through Dec. 11. An opening reception, with artist talk and voice performance is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 5 – 7 p.m . Located on the university’s campus in the Kennedy Fine Arts Building, the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery is available for viewing Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Face masks are encouraged.

Featuring work in a variety of media including painting, mixed media, installation, print and live musical performance by 12 artists, the artworks focus on a wide range of themes from philosophical interpretations of religion and spirituality to explorations of identity. Professor Jaquelyn Hamilton will also perform songs from different genres including classical, jazz, spirituals, and show tunes. Professor Eric Jones and Elizabeth Blackmarr will provide accompaniment.

“We are delighted to exhibit the many talented Savannah State University alumni and current faculty, and by combining a musical element, we are excited to show attendees the work of some of our performing arts faculty,” said Savannah State University Director of Galleries, Christen Clougherty, Ph.D.

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Acrylic on Canvas by Alumni Kayla Jefferson

Faculty members exhibiting include: Peggy Blood, Christen Clougherty, Jaquelyn Hamilton, Eric Jones, Jennifer Mack-Watkins, Nicolas Silberg, and Nichelle Wilson-Parish. Alumni exhibiting include: Kayla Grayson, Kayla Jefferson, Margie Marie, Tyriq Maxwell and Sharonna Ray.

The Department of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in visual and performing arts with disciplines in theatre, dance, music and visual art. For more information, contact Dr. Clougherty by calling 912-220-4652 or emailing cloughertyc@savannahstate.edu.

About Savannah State University
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the first public historically black college or university in Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. Students select majors from 30 undergraduate and six graduate programs in four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology.

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