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.

Telfair Museums presents a solo exhibition of iconic digital art by Jim Campbell (b. 1956), whose light-based works explore the limits of human perception. Holding degrees in electrical engineering and mathematics from MIT, along with patents for his work in development of high-definition video, Campbell is widely known for his low-resolution moving images created by arrays of LEDS. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to the San Francisco-based artist’s works in the Southeast and will coincide with Telfair’s 2025 PULSE Art Technology Festival.

‘Venice and the Ottoman Empire’ brings more than 100 artworks from Venice’s largest and oldest museums to Telfair for a rare glimpse into this intriguing center of exchange. It features paintings, costume, textiles, leatherwork, metalwork, and ceramics from the 15th through 18th centuries that are not often exhibited outside of Italy, including works recovered from a shipwreck. Visitors also will learn about how these historical designs inspired 20th-century textile and fashion designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo to create the luminous fabrics that are still manufactured in Venice and prized by connoisseurs today.

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.

Cirque de Paris is coming to Savannah, GA!

Back by popular demand, Europe’s most famous circus family for an all new and immersive circus experience: Cirque de Paris presented by Anouchka Bouglione. Hailing from the circus-rich traditions of France, this one-ring family spectacle full of thrills, humor and elegance makes its much-anticipated return to the U.S. and Canada in 2025. This all-new show boasts a never before seen in America, ensemble of Europe’s best circus artists. The 90-minute extravaganza includes BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, comedic clowns and more! Cirque de Paris is a must-see for audiences of all ages, including an interactive pre-show and intermission filled with lively activities and delicious goodies for the entire family to enjoy.

Savannah, GA Dates & Showtimes
Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 PM
Friday, March 7th at 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 8th at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 9th at 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM
Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 13th at 7:00 PM
Friday, March 14th at 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 15th at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 16th at 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM

Join us!
Under the Big Top at Tanger Outlets Savannah
200 Tanger Outlets Blvd
Pooler, GA 31322

Tickets and showtimes can be found online at CirqueDeParis.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Friends of Historic Jekyll Island’s 2025 online auction is March 8 – March 16. There are over 100 items to bid on including accommodations, sports activities, food & beverages, family fun, adventures, and more. The catalog is available for viewing on March 8; registration is required to bid on items. https://charityauction.bid/2025fohji
Monies from the auction are used to renovate and maintain the island’s historic buildings and sites.

“Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches,” a new exhibit curated by Davenport House Museum Executive Director Danielle Hodes and featuring a wide range of historic photography, will open at Historic Savannah Foundation’s Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located at 323 E. Broughton St., on Thursday, January 16 and run through May 2025.

The exhibit shares the fascinating story of the Chan family who lived in the iconic 1820 home when it operated as a tenement in the early 20th century, before the Davenport House was saved from demolition and renovated as a 19th-century house museum. “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” expands the narrative at the Davenport House, marking the first exhibition that has focused on the period in the 20th century when the home operated as a tenement building.

“Old Chan Magic” will explore the life and legacy of the Chan family in Savannah in the early 1900s. This exhibition features rare photographs and stories that reveal the daily lives of the Chan family, their business endeavors and their experience as part of a growing Chinese-American community in the South in the early 20th century. Through these images, visitors will discover a unique perspective on the intersection of Chinese heritage and Southern identity during a pivotal time in Savannah’s history.

In 1889, Robert Chung Chan became one of Savannah’s first Chinese immigrants. Robert and his wife, Annie, lived in the Davenport House from 1901 to 1902 while operating a Chinese laundry in what is now the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy. Their story embodies the broader experience of early Chinese immigrants in America while uniquely reflecting Savannah’s cultural landscape, shaped in large part by Robert’s leadership, influence, and social connections.

The “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches” exhibit will be on display from January 16 through May 2025. The exhibit is free and open to the public. To learn more, please visit davenporthousemuseum.org.

Experience magical moments every Friday night at Plant Riverside District with renowned magician Robert Moreland, from February 7th till May 2nd. From 6-9pm, watch in awe as The Magic Curator roams the property, delighting guests with mind-bending illusions and captivating tricks that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss this enchanting opportunity to witness Savannah’s top magician up close, creating unforgettable memories for locals and visitors alike in the heart of Savannah’s premier entertainment destination.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum — an acclaimed museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving Savannah, Ga.’s maritime legacy — is delighted to host Supper at Sea, a one-night benefit dinner and silent auction curated by Katherine Sandoz celebrating Savannah’s finest visual and culinary artists on Friday, March 14 at 6 p.m. All proceeds from this special evening will support education programs at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

Curated by artist and collaborative designer Katherine Sandoz, the original artwork created specifically for Supper at Sea honors the artisanal skills once found on seafaring vessels, including basketry, knot-tying, net and sail making, pottery, carving, whittling and illustration.

The event is made possible by the 2024-2025 Artists’ Residency Sponsor, Judge Realty, celebrating their 20th year in business in 2025, with additional generous support from Nita Ann and Chris Klein and the Flatbush Foundation.

Illuminated by the glow of the full moon, guests will savor a delicious al fresco dinner prepared by Chef “Chino” Hathcock and Chef Sam Herndon, known for their innovative, coastal-inspired dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Hathcock and Herndon’s expertly curated menu will pay homage to the sea with inventive creations that reimagine maritime culinary traditions and create novel food experiences. Paired with handcrafted beverages and desserts inspired by Savannah’s coastal heritage, each bite and sip will serve as a tribute to the flavors and stories of the ocean.

Immediately following the maritime dinner, guests will be invited to finalize their bids on their favorite ceramic vessels, objects and fibers-based masterpieces. Proceeds will support the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum’s free educational programs, which last year shared Savannah’s treasured maritime history with 2,500 youth and families.

Supper at Sea is an exclusive, one-night-only benefit event with limited seating. Tickets are currently available at shipsofthesea.org/supperatsea.

Pricing Info: $400/person | $750/couple

While dinner seating is limited, the silent auction is available to preview and bid at an open house at Ships of the Sea on Friday, March 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets and auction details are available at shipsofthesea.org/supperatsea.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Local businesses interested in sponsoring Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum’s Supper at Sea event are invited to contact Molly Carrott Taylor at 917.757.1285.