The Savannah African Art Museum will be welcoming Scribble Art Studio summer camp participants from June 2 through July 28 to discover and learn about a range of exhibits from their extensive collection. Every Tuesday in June and July, young campers will take a field trip to Savannah African Art Museum to examine sculptures and 3D designs before returning to the studio to create art of their own.
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The Savannah African Art Museum will host its annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 201 E. 37th Street. This free, family-friendly event invites the community to honor the past, celebrate progress, and reflect on the cultural significance of Juneteenth through art, storytelling, and shared experiences.
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The Savannah African Art Museum will host a special ribbon cutting and gallery opening celebration on Thursday, April 30, unveiling two new exhibitions that deepen visitors’ understanding of African art, culture, and heritage. The event will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the museum’s location on East 37th Street, with the official ribbon cutting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of art, culture, and community as they explore the museum’s newest additions.
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he Savannah African Art Museum is proud to announce its release of the groundbreaking free video games, “AfroVerse” and “Gems of Africa.” These projects were led by two Education and Community Engagement interns, Pragya Verma and Yeoul Shim, from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Together, these games demonstrate how game-based learning can support cultural education, digital literacy, and meaningful engagement with African heritage in contemporary learning environments.
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The Savannah African Art Museum is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Roots and Rituals: Agriculture and Spirituality in the West African Interior,” running from February 2026 through January 2027. This curated collection explores the delicate bargain struck between farmers and the spiritual world within the West African savanna and forest regions.
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The Savannah African Art Museum will host their fifth annual Kwanzaa Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, and 20 in the Museum’s Courtyard, located at 201 East 37th Street. Each marketplace will feature vendors of the African Diaspora selling various handcrafted items such as jewelry, art, clothing, and more. The vendors’ work will be from or inspired by Africa, African Art, and African culture. To compliment the celebration, the Museum will proudly launch the Wei Gallery, a new addition gallery of West & Central African art previously exhibited at the City University of New York and the Musee International du Golfe de Guinee in Loma, Togo. It will join the Savannah African Art Museum permanent collection beginning Saturday, 12/6.
Continue readingThe Savannah African Art Museum will launch their “Telling Your Story” virtual exhibit by hosting a book signing event for From Then Until Now: Short Memoirs of Eight African American Savannahians on Saturday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Museum’s Courtyard, located at 201 East 37th Street. Five of the authors including former Mayor Otis Johnson, Jazz Legend Teddy Adams and Diaspora Marketplace Proprietor, Richard Shinhoster will be signing copies of the book as well as reading excerpts to celebrate the launch of the museum’s newest exhibit.
Continue readingThe Savannah African Art Museum is thrilled to welcome back Adrienne Reynolds for their “Story Time in the Garden” event on Saturday, October 4 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 201 E. 37th Street. The presentation will be held in the Museum courtyard, with a backup plan to move to Yennenga Gallery in case of inclement weather. Adrienne Reynolds is a gifted storyteller, singer, and actress, with the ability to inspire and engage all ages in the West African, Griot tradition of storytelling. Adrienne’s singing, energy, and passion bring these meaningful stories to life.
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The Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM) is calling on the public to participate in its virtual exhibit, “Telling Your Story.” This special project invites community members to share personal or ancestral stories through images, writing, or video, preserving and sharing untold stories acknowledging the depth of the African American experience.
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The Savannah African Art Museum will hold its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at 201 E. 37th Street. In the Spirit of Sankofa the Museum will celebrate by honoring the past, embracing the future, and encouraging attendees to Tell Their Story! The museum will offer free self-guided tours with guidance to art of attendees’ known ancestral origin, Genealogy tips & resources by Bull St. Library, Community Resource Tables, a community art project for participants of all ages, live storytelling, and Featured Vendor, The Diaspora Marketplace who will sell various pieces of art, jewelry and more. This free event is family-friendly, and children will be able to enjoy games and coloring sheets featuring some of the art exhibited.
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