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.

(Un)Grounded, a solo exhibition of new work by Iranian-American artist Raheleh Filsoofi, is an immersive multimedia installation of ceramic vessels, sound, and video in conversation with the pottery and landscapes on view in The Moss Mystique: Southern Women and Newcomb Pottery. Over the past two years, Filsoofi has traveled to nine states in the Southeast to collect soil, including a visit to Savannah in April 2024. She has carefully archived, processed, and extracted the clay from these locations to form the physical and symbolic content of her multidisciplinary practice. Embracing her movement as a woman and immigrant within the region, (Un)Grounded considers the legacies of Newcomb Pottery through Filsoofi’s personal identity to engage with present-day perceptions surrounding southern identity, transience, and meanings of authenticity.

In 1895, administrators in the art department at the H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College in New Orleans, Louisiana, a women’s higher education institution that was joined to Tulane University, started a new commercial enterprise so that their students could put the skills they learned in their art and design courses into practice. A group of potters, mostly men, created the various objects out of clays sourced throughout the South, and women graduates of the art program painted them with images of flora and fauna. Newcomb Pottery quickly received praise throughout the US for the quality of its designs and the perceived authenticity of its representation of Southern regional identity, and these strong ties to location remain present today, long after the Pottery’s closure in 1939.

This exhibition focuses on the Newcomb potters’ material and chosen subjects, their relationships to regional identity, and the Pottery’s changing approaches to these subjects over time. Tasked with representing the region through their work, Newcomb designers earned a reputation for turning to their local environment for inspiration. This exhibition explores how designs that featured repeating, semi-abstract, and carefully selected plants such as waterlilies eventually transformed into muted landscapes of moss-draped oaks and cypresses, and the way these images matched romanticized visions of the South that were growing in the 20th century. The Moss Mystique asks visitors to reconsider their ideas about what makes a place unique. In an adjacent gallery, interdisciplinary artist Raheleh Filsoofi’s new multimedia exhibition (Un)Grounded will respond to the complexities of Newcomb pottery.

Stop the annual learning “Summer Slide” by joining the LOPL Summer Reading Challenge. Readers of all ages are invited to log ten hours of reading whatever they chose, however they choose, for prizes and fun. Each LOPL branch hosts special free programming events throughout the summer. Sign up online or in-person at LOPL.

100 Days of Purpose – June 1–September 8 (ongoing)
Led by Savannah’s only lifestyle medicine physician and coaching team at Purpose & Plants, this 100-day community wellness challenge inspires simple, daily actions tied to your deeper purpose. It’s free, flexible, and designed to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect. Join the private Facebook group to access all of the free giveaways and resources.
→ Join anytime: https://purposeandplants.com/100-days-of-purpose-1

We will have cooler weather before we know it! We are reaching out to our community to help us help those in need by donating new or gently used blankets and backpacks for the homeless. We are accepting blankets, quilts, bedrolls, sleeping bags, backpacks and rucksacks. Drop off location is Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah. Drop off dates are July 22 & 29 from 4-6 p.m. and July 24 & 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact (912) 925-4839.

Step into Savannah’s rich past at the Ralston College Antique Furniture Sale, featuring over 400 remarkable pieces from the collection of Alex Raskin Antiques—previously housed in the iconic Noble Hardee Mansion.

Although the College has been privileged and proud to find appropriate uses for very many of the pieces from the Raskin collection, it is now taking the opportunity to make available those for which it has no need. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the city’s legacy at significant discounts.

In-person sales will take place from June 27th to July 19th, on Fridays and Saturdays, at 115 West Bolton Street between 10 AM and 4 PM, or by appointment. If you would like to view the merchandise in advance, please visit our website at ralstonantiques.myshopify.com. All sales are final.

Details:
115 West Bolton Street, Savannah, GA
Fridays & Saturdays, June 27th – July 19th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, or by appointment (please contact ralston.antiques@ralston.ac)
To view the merchandise and make purchases, please visit our website at ralstonantiques.myshopify.com.

Highlights:
– 400 antique pieces from Savannah’s most storied shop
– Formerly housed in the Noble Hardee Mansion
– Discounted prices on elegant, one-of-a-kind furnishings
– Sale held in a historic Gothic Revival building

All sales support the ongoing educational mission of Ralston College.

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day weekend at Plant Riverside District; Savannah’s ultimate destination for fun, food, music, and fireworks! Whether you’re bringing the family, partying with friends, or just soaking in the riverfront views, we’ve got something for everyone all weekend long.

Weekend Highlights:
Arts & Crafts in Montgomery Park | Friday and Saturday | 3PM – 7PM
Kick off your day with a family-friendly experience! Enjoy local vendors, handmade goods, and creative crafts in the heart of Montgomery Park with 18Loves Art. This is perfect for all ages.

Live Music on the Riverwalk | Throughout the weekend
From blues and jazz to high-energy rock and pop, enjoy live performances all weekend long along our scenic Riverwalk. Grab a drink, find a spot, and let the music set the tone.

Fireworks Party at Myrtle & Rose | Friday, July 4 | 7 PM – 11PM
Celebrate the Fourth with the best views in town! Join us at Myrtle & Rose for an exclusive rooftop Fireworks Party featuring DJ Cesar. Enjoy signature cocktails, small bites, and a front-row seat to the Savannah skyline light show.

Movie Night in the Park | Saturday, July 5 | 8: 30PM – 10 PM
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a cozy outdoor screening of Toy Story 2 in Montgomery Park. Free and fun for the whole family!

Picnic on the Rooftop Brunch at Myrtle & Rose | Saturday and Sunday | 11AM – 3PM
Start your morning in style with rooftop views, refreshing cocktails, and Southern brunch favorites. Reservations encouraged!

AMP’D Brunch at Electric Moon | Saturday and Sunday | 11AM – 3PM
Crank up your Sunday with a high-energy brunch party featuring live DJs, creative drinks, and a vibrant crowd at Electric Moon.

The Police Emerald Society and the Sons of the American Legion are coming together for fundraising pancake breakfast on Tybee Island.

8AM Free yoga with Jade Branson from As You Are
8AM PERC Group Run hosted by Patrick Reagan
8:45am – 11am $15 cold plunge sauna
Good Eats at Goodfortune Market
community !!

The Bank of America Museums on Us program offers Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank credit and debit cardholders FREE general admission to 225 cultural attractions the first full weekend of every month.

For the past 25 years, Bank of America has provided access to some of our nation’s greatest cultural experiences and brought new visitors to partner museums. Use the Bank of America Museums on Us Location Finder tool to search for participating cultural institutions. With more than 225 Museums on Us partners in cities across the United States, there is an option for everyone.
Atlanta History Center:
Prepare for Major League Baseball’s All Star Game return to Atlanta by visiting Atlanta History Center’s exhibition More than Brave: The Life of Henry Aaron. The exhibition tells the story of Henry Aaron from his time in Mobile, Alabama, to his record-making baseball career and life as a leader in baseball, business, and charitable causes. It features images and artifacts from the collections of the Aaron family, Atlanta History Center, the Atlanta Braves, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Emory University, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and personal collections from throughout the United States.

Time is running out to see More than Brave in person! The exhibit is set to close Fall 2025.

Georgia State Railroad Museum:
Located in Tricentennial Park, Georgia State Railroad Museum is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located at the old Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities. With a fully operational turntable, you have the chance to explore historic railcars, experience the handcar and go on guided tours. Be sure to check the train rides that run on the hour from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.

High Museum of Art:
Visit the newest exhibition, Faith Ringgold: Seeing Children
American artist Faith Ringgold (1930-2024) is widely known and celebrated for her paintings and multimedia art, including narrative quilts. However, her award-winning accomplishments as a children’s book creator are less well known. The High will present the most comprehensive exhibition to date of original paintings and drawings made for more than a dozen of her children’s books. It features more than 100 works, including several that have never previously been exhibited. Together, the artworks in the exhibition illuminate critical aspects of Ringgold’s practice and convey how Ringgold, a lifelong educator, presents children as creative, purposeful art makers.

Morris Museum of Art:
Visit on Sunday, July 6 2:00–4:00 p.m. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Colorful Congregations. Jonathan Green is an expert at filling a canvas with people, patterns, and—most of all—color! Use the wax-resist technique to re-create his painting The Congregation.

Old Fort Jackson:
Old Fort Jackson is a National Historic Landmark offering daily cannon firings and exciting interactive programs for adults, kids, and families. It features historical weapons demonstrations and interactive programming for families. Daily cannon firings occur at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Pin Point Heritage Museum:
At the Pin Point Heritage Museum located in the old A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, visitors can experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits, and unparalleled views of the marsh.

Savannah Children’s Museum:
Located within the Central of Georgia Railway Carpentry Shop, Savannah Children’s Museum features over a dozen exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children including an exploration maze, a reading nook, and a sensory garden.

Savannah History Museum:
Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot, Savannah History Museum takes you on a journey through time from Savannah’s earliest days to the present, with unique exhibits and interactive experiences for the family. Exhibits include an early 20th-century steam locomotive, archaeological finds from Savannah’s Revolutionary War history, and much more.

SCAD Museum of Art:
Diedrick Brackens ‘The Shape of Survival’
Diedrick Brackens creates woven tapestries that blend a cosmic array of allegories, historical narratives, and autobiographical memories into compelling forms. In the shape of survival, Brackens brings his work into intimate dialogue with the American South, drawing on the region’s history of quilting and influences from myriad historic artists, most notably Aaron Douglas. Brackens’ use of hand-dyed cotton acknowledges the weighty legacy of this material, honoring its past while transmuting it into lyrical, awe-inspiring artworks. Now through July 14

Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 (the first full weekend of each month)

Learn something new this month with a visit to these and many more Museums on Us partners in Georgia and across the country:

Atlanta
• Atlanta History Center
• High Museum of Art

Augusta
• Morris Museum of Art

Savannah
• Georgia State Railroad Museum
• Old Fort Jackson
• Pin Point Heritage Museum (Saturdays only)
• SCAD Museum of Art
• Savannah Children’s Museum
• Savannah History Museum

Bank of America believes the arts have a unique ability to connect people and communities and help local economies thrive. Through Museums on Us, Bank of America provides its cardholders with free access to artistic and cultural experiences across the United States at celebrated institutions ranging from art, children’s and history museums to aquariums, botanical gardens, and science centers.

We encourage those interested to use the Bank of America Museums on Us location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions, understand any applicable Museums on Us admission protocols, and check with museums directly for their operating hours.

Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.