SCAD Fall 2021 Open Studio

SCAD is pleased to present the fall 2021 installment of the university’s much anticipated Open Studio event, returning Nov. 5-7 for a virtual showcase and in-person viewing experience.

Curated by SCAD Art Sales, SCAD’s premiere curatorial platform and in-house art consultancy, the Fall 2021 Open Studio will feature nearly 1,500 outstanding jury-selected works by over 540 artists all from an array of SCAD’s top-ranked degree programs including painting, photography, illustration, sculpture, printmaking, fibers, animation, design for sustainability, architecture, fashion design, graphic design, motion media, and more.

This season, the excitement returns with limited in-person Open Studio showcases. Guests can visit SCAD Atlanta (1600 Peachtree Street NW) on Friday, November 5 (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.) and Saturday, November 6 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to peruse an expertly curated selection of artist work.

The entire Open Studio curation will be available for purchase online November 5-7, allowing worldwide access to this limited-run event that has become a go-to destination for art enthusiasts, collectors, and interior decorators to discover “what’s next” in art and design.

Fall 2021 Open Studio Spotlight Artist:

Carla Contreras (M.F.A., painting, 2020): Atlanta-based Carla Contreras is an Ecuadorian visual artist working in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation. Contreras’ work documents her inquisitive observations of the booming urban ecosystem and its inhabitants.

Fall 2021 Open Studio Alumni Atelier Ambassador Artist:

Mae Heidenreich (B.F.A., fashion, 2009): Mae Heidenreich is an imaginative fashion designer inspired by vintage textiles, technology, and deconstructed materials, including antique hardware and vintage military supplies. For the Fall 2021 Open Studio events Nov 5-6 in Atlanta, Mae will present her latest ready-to-wear capsule collection, FLY, created while serving as an Ambassador with the SCAD Alumni Atelier, a unique residency program for visionary SCAD alumni offering time, space, and resources to immerse themselves in the creative process.

For more information about the Fall 2021 SCAD Open Studio events and to shop artworks online, please visit www.scadartsales.com.