The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Muriel Miller
It hasn’t been easy, and the challenges persist. Securing adequate funding for events, effectively marketing our productions, and inspiring the community to fully support local artists remain ongoing struggles. Within PAC Savannah, the loss of Clinton in 2011 and Gary in 2020 continues to weigh heavily on us. Their absence is deeply felt, both personally and professionally, as they were integral to our vision and work. Read More>>
Kassidy Keenehan
With newfound confidence, I applied to several art schools, including the Savannah College of Art and Design. I was drawn to SCAD not only for its reputation but also for its location in Savannah, which became a source of inspiration for me. Each professor at SCAD has a unique practice and teaching style, which has helped me craft how I want my studio practice and work to evolve. My artistic style has progressively become more cohesive as I approach the end of my education. While I continue to use the traditional techniques I began developing in high school, I also incorporate contemporary techniques and concepts that I’ve learned during my time at SCAD. Read More>>
Aly Byrnes
There is always someone else with a more cohesive style of works, more detail, or more realism. I even find myself comparing my work to completely different styles and subject matter. It’s a blessing and a curse to be surrounded by so many artists in Savannah. On the one hand I’m inspired by other’s creativity and learn from their techniques. I try to challenge myself with my paintings, to do more and be bigger, but pushing myself to my limits also creates opportunity for failure. When a painting goes poorly it becomes a little harder to see it next to someone else’s beautiful work. My solution to such struggles always seems to come down to the same point, just keep creating. Read More>>
Matthew Griffith
Ever since then my interest in the arts got much more serious. It was not all easy and natural talent, I worked hard to get better at what I do. I practiced and was always trying to teach myself and seek out help. By the time I got to high school, I knew a career in the arts was for me. I dedicated a lot of time to figuring out what mediums and techniques I was best at and had the most passion for pursuing. With a lot of help from several art teachers, I discovered printmaking and illustration, which is where my personal approach to art and creativity really flourished. Read More>>
Bradley Looney
As I got older, I started taking art classes at a local studio school and participated in gifted art programs. I was often told I had talent, which inspired me to work even harder. By the time I reached high school, art became a central focus of my life. I was passionate about my art classes and formed close friendships with my classmates. While many of my peers were exploring teenage freedoms like parties and weekend adventures, my friends and I were immersed in making art—it was what we loved most. Read More>>
Megan Armstrong
My name is Megan Armstrong, and I am the owner and designer behind Ostella Shells. Ever since I was little, I’ve been drawn to the ocean. Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, I spent much of my childhood in a swimming pool—my closest connection to water, though it wasn’t quite the same as the ocean. When I was recruited to swim at the University of South Carolina, I knew I was about to experience something special: I’d be just two hours from the coast. Read More>>
