Visiting Liberian Artist to Exhibit at Savannah State University

David Wolobah

Savannah State University hosts David Wolobah a visiting professional artist from Monrovia, Liberia.  His exhibition reception opens Friday October 22, 6:30PM, SSU Social Science Gallery; showing through November 1st.    Mr. Wolobah’s  vivid colorful landscape scenes of Liberia will be designed by curator Zelana Davis.

 Wolobah will visit SSU for approximately two weeks conducting workshops, and sharing with students the culture of Liberia. His visit is co-sponsored by the US State Department and Savannah State University.

Mr. Wolobah first appearance in a juried art exhibition was in 1995 sponsored by the International Bank – IB, in Liberia.  Since then the artist has participated in several local and international art shows and has won several national and international awards the most recent  the Spanish Embassy contest  under the theme ‘Empowering Liberian Women’,  and  the Japan Poster Contest.

Presently David works from his studio in Monrovia;  his work may be obtained from   Art of the Heart Gallery   in Monrovia, Liberia.

The DEEPressionists are Coming!

The Savannah DEEPressionists Live and in Color at Savannah State University. 

Date: September 17th, 2010 Time: 6:00p - 8:00pm 

Come and experience Art that will inspire and change your existence! The Take-Off! With work from Adrian Rhodes, Overstreet Ducasse, and Roosevelt Watson 3!!!

Adrian Rhodes

Visiting Art Historian from Obafemi Awolowo University - Africa

Dr. Babasehinde Ademuleya, Chair and Professor of Fine Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University  will present  a series of  lectures  related to the joint Vista Web class he shares with me.  You are welcomed to join Art History 4601; 11:00 AM;  Social Science Building.

LECTURES: 11: 00 AM Social Science Room 230

Presented March 31st. - Pre-Western Influenced African arts with specific attention to art of the Yoruba (500 BC – 19th century)

It's All About The Wood

Abstract, Figurative, Geometric Wood Sculptures

By E.R. Jones

Social Science Building Gallery

Opening Reception Friday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Show runs through April 2nd 2010

And The Nominees Are...

For Most Dedicated Visual Art Student:
Katherine Clarke, Christopher Johnson, Alonzo Jones, Tenaya Farmer, Tyisha Butler


For Visual Artist of the Year:
Alonzo Jones, Alan Eppinger, Lloyd Hutchins


Congratulations Nominees!


Winners will be announced at the Red Carpet Awards Show.

Thank You BFA Students!

Our Visual Art students were indispensable during the Black Heritage Festival. A special Thank You goes out to Katherine Clarke, J'Aaron Merchant, and Dangua Allen for making Prof. Brandon Williams' workshop a success!

Honors Convocation Design Contest

The Honors Convocation Planning Committee invites students to submit their designs for the cover art to be featured on this year’s Honors Convocation program booklet. 

This year’s Honors Convocation theme is “Rising to the Occasion.” 

Students should submit their original artwork for consideration to Dr. April Gentry in the Dept. of Liberal Arts (Payne 126/127) or via email at gentrya@savannahstate.edu. Students should be sure to include their full name, classification, and contact information. 

The winning piece will be selected by committee, and a PRIZE will be awarded. 

DEADLINE for Entries is 5 PM on Friday 12 March