SAVANNAH, GA. (September 23, 2019) — The City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources Department will debut a new lecture series about public art this fall. The first lecture “Intro to Public Art” will be held at the new Savannah Cultural Arts Center on October 10, 2019 at 6 p.m. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

“The City developed this lecture series in response to increased interest in public art projects. Not only will they provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the existing process, but they can also provide their input on public art in Savannah,” said Lissette Garcia Arrogante, Director of Cultural Resources.

“Intro to Public Art” is the first in a three-part discussion series moderated by Kristopher Monroe, a local arts writer and Vice Chair of the Historic Site and Monument Commission. Monroe will be joined by panelists Clinton Edminster, Jose Ray, and Ryan Jarles, for a roundtable discussion about local public art projects and their process.

About the panelists:
Clinton Edminster owns Starlandia Art Supply and is on the board at CAT. He previously ran Art Rise Savannah and has extensive experience in producing public art projects in Savannah. He is currently part of the Starland Mural Project.

Jose Ray is a local artist and muralist with a wide range of involvement in various public art projects in Savannah. He is one of the featured artists in the Starland Mural Project.

Ryan Jarles is the Cultural Resources Planner for the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC). He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation, from the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Upcoming public art lecture details are as follows:
6 p.m., October 10 – Intro to Public Art
6 p.m., November 14 – Public Art Funding
6 p.m., December 12 – Getting It Done

All lectures will take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, located at 201 Montgomery Street, and are free and open to the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Llana Samuel, Marketing Coordinator
City of Savannah Cultural Resources
(912) 525-3274 | Lsamuel@savannahga.gov