Giving art a voice.

Art is a reflection of our society.
As our world changes,
so does the way we express it. 

We asked our members how their art
can communicate, inspire, and soothe
during these unprecedented times.
​This is what they shared.

We plan on continually adding
to our slideshow and welcome
any SCAA member to send us
​an ​image and short narrative
​so your voice can be heard too.

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George Salter
A month ago, as my wife and I were traveling in Egypt, we had the good fortune to visit a preschool in a Nubian village on the outskirts of Aswan.  We were graciously welcomed into the classroom, and the kids demonstrated their skills in reciting their ABCs in English.  As I took pictures of the kids, one little face stopped me in my tracks. Her eyes were penetrating, searching my face for clues to the mysteries of the world that lies beyond her village. She melted my heart. When I saw this image after returning home, the memory of our encounter came alive. I'm thankful for this extraordinary opportunity, and that I was able to preserve it in a photograph. Today, with the global spread of the coronavirus, I hope that she and the other children remain safe and well.  

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Bob Birdsong
1970, Birdsong's first-ever lithography.

When attempting to explain to family and friends that we have experienced equally frightening and stressful times in all our lives, I had to think back on some of my own.

It was 1968. Having just graduated high school, I was nervously preparing for entry to my first year at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Raised in the country by country minded folks I was now to face life in "the big city". The Vietnam War was at its height. Even though I was classified by The Selective Service as 2S (college deferred), I was having to finance my own education. At the end of my sophomore year I was forced to drop out of school due to lack of funds. Within one month the notice of my reclassification as 1A came. Also informed that signing up for war was mandatory. A true shock! I was just 21. The nightmare was now truth and real. Two of my high school friends had just died in Vietnam. My fear and the uncertain future was the haunting inspiration for the image on this litho.

Please honor and offer kindness generosity, self sacrifice, safety and compassion to our fellow earthlings. We have all been through something difficult. Now it must be done again, and together.
 

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Our spring session will be rescheduled.

For the time being, all spring programs have been postponed until further notice though we are watching evolving conditions closely and will keep you posted if this changes. As a small nonprofit, we have asked everyone to be flexible and assist us as we continue to provide the highest possible level of customer service while our staff works remotely. In the event of class cancellations or student withdrawals, all students will be eligible for a gift certificate. 

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Exhibits

RISCA and the SCAA Board of Directors have decided to postpone the RISCA Statewide Fellowship Exhibition until June.  We're in the process of rescheduling our Earthworks: Open Juried Clay Annual. Check back here for updates or sign up for our newsletter (below).

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Memberships

Members receive discounts on classes, reduced fees on calls for art, and the opportunity to sell your work in our gift shop. Other benefits include exhibiting artwork in the Members Annual Exhibit, Member Invitational Exhibits and selling at our Annual Pottery & Art Sale and in our gift shop.

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Community

Members and Non Members - Interested in Volunteering?  Call 401-783-2195 or email info@southcountyart.org today! Currently over 360 members belong to SCAA. We are an active art community that supports and encourages art appreciation by hosting community events, lectures and opening receptions.

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Please consider donating to our Annual Appeal as we enter our 93rd year. Your donation helps us match grant funds and make sure that the work on our buildings is more preservation than restoration, which can become even more costly. Our Arts Education Programs, Exhibits and Community Enrichment all benefit from your contribution.  A donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.

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