Museums

High Museum of Art
An amazing collection of art from around the globe and across different disciplinesall showcased in an award-winning architecture designed by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. The High Museum of Art is the perfect destination in Atlanta to bring family and friends and one that will generate lots of lively discussion and delightful memories.
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
One of the Southeast's largest contemporary art institutions, dedicated to presenting innovative exhibitions by the finest international, national and regional artists
Telfair Museum of Art
The Telfair Museum of Art traces its history from 1886 when the Telfair family home opened to the public as an art museum and school. It now boasts three diverse sites -- the original building, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, a National Historic Landmark building; the Owens-Thomas House, also a National Historic Landmark; and the Jepson Center for the Arts, a contemporary building which houses 20th- and 21st-century art.

Galleries

The Midway Gallery
The Midway Gallery resides in a Craftsman Bungalow built in 1931 and located in the Historical District of Midway, Georgia, off the Coastal Highway 17 beside the old Midway Church and Museum.

Supporting the Arts & Resources

Americans for the Arts
Parents are encouraged to visit for 10 simple ways to get more art in their kids lives. The campaign stresses that some art is not enough and reinforces this with the tagline: "The Arts. Ask for More."
Arts Maketing
ArtsMarketing.org, the website of the National Arts Marketing Project, provides information, tools, and practical ideas to design high-quality, cost-effective marketing programs and strengthen arts organizations. Our Advisory Committee provides expert guidance and constantly seeks new resources and information to keep the site relevant and useful.
National Ad Council
The Ad Council has endeavored to improve the lives of all Americans since first creating the category of public service advertising in 1942. From their earliest efforts including "Loose Lips Sink Ships" to the more recent "I am an American," Ad Council PSAs have been raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives for more than 65 years.

Music

Coastal Jazz Association
The Coastal Jazz Association was conceived in late 1982 and came about after eight jazz lovers in Savannah attended a jazz appreciation course given by bassist Ben Tucker at Savannah State College (now University). Those attending the course were Tom and Connie Glasser, Judy Lancaster, Isadore Karpf, Randy Reese, Bruce Spradley and trombonist Teddy Adams, who was assisting Ben in teaching the class.
Friends of Johnny Mercer
The Friends of Johnny Mercer is a group of Savannah area residents dedicated to perpetuating the lyrics, music, life and memory of Savannah's native son, John Herndon Mercer. Johnny is our own cultural icon and treasure.
Project Reach/GANG Youth Choir
Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte is the founder of Project Reach G.A.N.G., Inc. (God's Anointed Now Generation) Project Reach G.A.N.G. Inc was organized on July 1, 1998 at the Briar Bay Park in Riceboro, GA to bring a change in our today's youth. The scripture base for this group is found in Nehemiah 4:14, "And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not afraid of them remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses." so the cry went out to the Churches, Community Leaders, Businesses, Civic Leaders, and Parents. There was a great need to get the community youth off the corners and to motivate them for the upcoming school year. There was also a need to inform the parents of the various resources available for them to help improve their children's GPA and to help them reach their goals. As a result, the corners became clear, the gang signs disappeared, many of the children in the community joined G.A.N.G. and many have since graduated to pursue a promising career. Project Reach G.A.N.G. is a non-profit organization, which is making a difference in our communities and schools. The groups meets every Monday night; at Riceboro Church of God. The sessions consists of tutoring, mentoring, career training, life skill development, vocal training, leadership training and much more. The first Back to School Rally was held August 1, 1998. The rally is a free event that is held annually and it offers information to anyone that attends. It consists of free educational booths, health checks, community speakers, school supplies games, rides, entertainment and so much more.

Local Festivals

Savannah Jazz Festival
The Savannah Jazz festival is considered to be one of the best free Jazz festivals in the country. Its reputation is internationally known and Jazz artists are eager to perform here.
Savannah Music Festival
The Savannah Music Festival is dedicated to presenting a world-class celebration of the musical arts by creating timeless and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth, and unite artists and audiences in Georgia's first city.

Featured Artists

Ballroom Dance Instruction
Ballroom Dance Instruction Jamie Cooke, Instructor 912.271.2368 jamie_cooke_2000@yahoo.com
Carlos Bertonatti
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and raised between there and his current home in Miami, FL, Carlos has experienced a fascinating life from an early age and has always been searching for ways to express his adventurous and artistic side.
Christina Mansfield
Christina Mansfield is a psychology student, artist and photographer based in the coastal Georgia area using her creativity to emphasize on the beauty in the southeast.
Conni Togel
Sheep Incognito incorporates cunning allegories packed in woolly wrappings - juxtaposed between reality and fantasy, in a world full of silliness and wry observations.
Donna Popour
Check out Donna Popour, founder of the PIC Club(People Into Cameras Club). We meet the 1st Thursday of each month at the Islands Real Estate office on Hwy 84 in Midway at 6:30 pm. The group meets to discuss photo techniques and to share ideas and websites. A project is assigned each month, and you can choose to do it or not. For example, the last project was to shoot 2 photos using 2 different aperture settings. We are a very informal and diverse group that likes to take pictures. You can contact me by phone 610-4139 or 884-2885 if interested.
Love-It Productions
Live Presentations and Custom Written Plays For Black History, Church Events, Civic Events & Family Reunions.
Mike Hulett
Formerly of Palm Beach, Florida and now based in Georgia's Golden Isles area (Brunswick, St. Simons & Jekyll Islands) Mike Hulett's heartfelt soulful vocals combined with his smooth yet smokin' jazz and R&B stylings on sax make him a favorite entertainer.

Local Art Blogs

Yellow Bluff Company
Discover the beauty and ambience of Yellow Bluff on the coast of Georgia. Follow the prevailing southerly winds and Atlantic seabreezes to historic Liberty County, 30 minutes south of Savannah and 10 minutes from the Intercoastal Waterway and I-95. In keeping with a tradition that embraces the cultural arts of its' surroundings Yellow Bluff has a local art blog that is updated weekly.

Places to Go, People to See

Live Oak Public Library System
Hosting tons of free programs for both children and adults check out the branch nearest you! Adult book clubs, children's story time and more! Major change occurred in the system in 1956 when the library was expanded to include Liberty County and the name was changed to the Chatham-Effingham-Liberty Library. One of the most significant changes for the system came when segregated library services ended in 1963 and the Library for the Colored Citizens of Savannah came under the auspices of the CEL Regional Library. Now library service was truly available to all citizens under one roof. In 1966, a second addition to the Bull Street Library more than doubled the size of the building, providing an enlarged reading room and staff work spaces.
Melon Bluff Nature and Heritage Preserve
Melon Bluff features 2,200 acres of natural and managed habitats, sustainable forests, pine uplands, blackwater swamp, salt marsh, fields, lakes and the North Newport River all criss-crossed by 25 miles of all-season, unpaved trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and walking. Parking is available at the Melon Bluff Nature Center (3 miles east of I-95 Georgia Exit 76 near Sunbury, Georgia) which also serves as the trailhead for all trails. The Nature Center features a small gallery with rotating art and history exhibits. The gallery is free and open to the public during regular operating hours. Located at the heart of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, Melon Bluff is a privately-owned former rice and row crop plantation converted to working, sustainable freestanding in the 1940s. Perfect for a day away from everything, bring your mountain bike, hiking shoes or horse to enjoy a walk (or ride) in the woods.