Savannah Art Walk
Some nights are magical.
And there are nights of pure enchantment.
Imagine spending that time with an amiable crowd of art lovers, flitting from one beautiful hotel to another, sampling wine and conversation before setting off to another gorgeous art gallery.
And this is what the Savannah Art Walk delivers on every wonderful detail.
A local renaissance
Founded in March 2015 by local artist Tiffani Taylor, the Savannah Art Walk aims to encourage patronage to Savannah’s many local galleries and artists. It is a local renaissance of sorts for Savannah’s local artistic community.
It was launched on April 4 of last year, with 19 galleries taking part of the walk. Now, the Savannah Art Walk is enjoying a steady tide of support from both locals and visitors keen on sampling the fine art that Savannah has to offer. From the starting 19 galleries, there are now 32 galleries and sponsors that is part of the Savannah Art Walk.
From gallery to gallery
The Savannah Art Walk is an excellent way to explore Savannah’s Historic District , meet its local artists, visit the numerous galleries located throughout the area. It is scheduled every 2nd Saturday of the month from 4pm to 9 pm and will last until March of next year. And best of all, it is free.
Participants of the Savannah Art Walk start their tour at the Bohemian Riverfront Savannah Hotel at 4 pm. Here, not only are they welcomed by Tiffani Taylor and get to view the artist’s own iconic painting of the Talmadge Bridge. Other artists are also present at this juncture of the walk.
From the Bohemian Riverfront Savannah Hotel, the Savannah Art Walk fully commences where 32 art galleries can be visited from 5pm to 8 pm. As an added fun factor, visitors who get to see as many art galleries as possible win prizes that range from gift certificates and boxes as well as hotel baskets.
Here are some of the art galleries featured in the Savannah Art Walk:
- Tiffani Taylor Gallery
- A.T Hun
- Grand Bohemian Gallery
- The Savannah Art Association
And to cap off the night, visitors troop back to the Andaz Hotel for the after party. It is here that a concluding gratis wine pour is had by all. And all of this can be enjoyed without spending a single cent.
To further enhance the experience, participants of the Savannah Art Walk can also download the official Savannah Art Walk app. Initially available for iPhones, the app will allow participants of the Art Walk to access features such as a detailed map of the 32 galleries and sponsors.
Art and community
Considering the popularity of Art Rise Savannah and its monthly offshoot Art March, the Savannah Art Walk is just the natural progression of the growth of Savannah’s local art scene. And this growth also benefits the community as a whole.
As a community affair, not only do the artists and the local galleries get attention, they are shown to the world as an important pillar of society.
To find out more about the Savannah Art Walk and its schedules, visit www.savannahartwalk.com.
