THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 – THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025

​​Ships of the Sea will unveil Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos, an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the art and cultural significance of tattoos. Featuring more than a dozen Savannah-area tattoo artists and over 30 maritime tattoo collectors, Sea of Ink highlights tattoos as a meaningful art form and cultural movement.

With one-third of American adults having at least one tattoo, this visual language is rich for exploration. Sea of Ink presents the tattoo not just as body art, but as a powerful instrument for storytelling. Tattoos tell stories that often are deeply meaningful to the collector, and are a result of an artistic understanding between the tattoo creator and the collector.​​

Experience the Exhibit:

• Cultural Insight: Explore tattooing as a visual language and art form.

• Artistic Appreciation: Admire the intricate designs and craftsmanship.

• Stories: Learn about Savannah’s history of maritime tattooing.

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Exhibit Elements:

Savannah-based photographers Thomas Sanders and Mike Schalk bring the exhibit to life:

• Thomas Sanders photographs tattoo collectors, showcasing their maritime tattoos.

• Mike Schalk captures tattoo artists in their creative environments.

Drawn from Telfair Museums’ permanent collection, Primary: Artists Working in Red, Yellow, and Blue explores how artists have utilized primary colors in adventurous ways to elicit brilliant experiences. Featuring works by Roy Lichtenstein, Ellsworth Kelly, and Joan Miró, these energetic and dynamic compositions introduce viewers to the expansive possibilities of a simple palette.

‘Tideland’ is an exhibition of black and white photographs by Savannah-based photographer Parker Stewart (b. 1992). Taken between 2020 and 2024, these evocative photographs document the coast of Georgia by transporting the viewer into the visceral and primordial atmosphere of the barrier islands and inland waterways.

The SCAD Museum of Art is proud to honor our U.S. service members by participating in the annual Blue Star Museums movement. In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, SCAD MOA welcomes active-duty military personnel and their families with complimentary admission starting on Armed Forces Day, May 17, through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025. We look forward to presenting our latest exhibitions to these brave responders.

The SCAD Museum of Art joins world-renowned cultural institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Art Institute of Chicago; the de Young Museum, San Francisco; the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; and the Dallas Museum of Art as a Blue Star Museum participant.

Memorial Day Sales Event
Dates: Tuesday, May 20 – Monday, May 26
Promotion Details:
Select 1/25 styles, shorts, swimwear, and tees will be 25% off MSRP.

Gift With Purchase (GWP): Pool Float
Dates: Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26 (while supplies last)
Offer Details:
Customers who spend $200 or more in a single transaction will receive a complimentary Southern Tide pool float

Free low-cost training for individuals, leaders & organizations to support personal – growth and stronger neighborhoods.

Community & Neighborhood Leadership Development:

Foundations of Government
Date: 5/6/25
Location: PARC 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, Georgia
Time: 5:30PM- 7:00PM
Understand the nuts and bolts of the City of Savannah. Learn the basic who, what, when, & how of local government.

Planning and Zoning
Date: 5/20/25
Location: PARC 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, Georgia
Time: 5:30PM- 7:00PM
The zoning regulations, classifications in your area defined what types of businesses & other establishments that can open in your neighborhood.

Non-Profit & Organizational Leadership Development:

Burnout: When the Fire Fades
Date: 5/6/25
Location: PARC 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, Georgia
Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM
You learn how to calm the mind and reset your focus by using simple techniques.

Visionary Leadership
Date: 5/22/25
Location: PARC 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Savannah, Georgia
Time: 5:30PM-7:00PM
Learn how to create and communicate a compelling vision for your nonprofit that inspires your team and community.

Career & Personal Leadership Development:

Career Transitioning and Job Search
Date: 5/1/25
Location: Virtual
Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM
Learn how to navigate career changes, update resumes, and effectively search for new opportunities.

Interviewing with Impact
Date: 5/20/25
Location: Coastal Georgia Center 305 Fahm St, Savannah, Georgia
Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM
Learn practical strategies for preparing for interviews, handling common questions, presenting yourself professionally, and making a positive impression on potential employers.

Each month, cSpot and The Creative Coast (now Startup Savannah) team up to bring Savannah’s creative community an evening of no-pressure networking with peers, colleagues, and potential clients. We meet at a different bar or restaurant each month to support small, local businesses. Come out and join us!