Savannah 2025 – Reconnect, Reimagine, Reignite

Join Us for the Women’s Caucus for Art (WCA) Savannah Board Meeting
and Member Invitational

From July 17 – 20, 2025, we invite you to join us in Savannah, Georgia, for the WCA Summer Board Meeting and Member Invitational – a moment to reconnect with each other, realign with our mission, and reignite the future we’re building together.

Why You Should Attend
More than a meeting, this gathering is an activation. At a time when the arts face urgent challenges and extraordinary potential, your voice, presence, and ideas matter more than ever. Whether you’re a chapter leader, a long-standing member, or just beginning your journey with WCA, this weekend is designed for you. As part of WCA, you are connected to a legacy that has uplifted countless women artists, curators, and scholars.

Experience SCAD’s Creative Magic
We’ll meet in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Located within the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark District, the Savannah College of Art and Design combines historic charm with contemporary artistic innovation. Explore nearly 70 beautifully restored buildings across Savannah, experience curated gallery tours, insightful lectures, and enjoy exclusive access to SCAD’s premier facilities—including the celebrated SCAD Museum of Art, home to over 4,500 works.

Event Schedule

*Please note minor adjustments might happen to start times of events

Thursday, July 17 – Travel Day (Unofficial Activities)
5:00 PM – Dinner (location to be announced)*
7:00 PM – Savannah Ghost Tour (details to follow)*
*Please note: WCA is not covering costs for Thursday’s activities. Attendees are responsible for their own expenses.

Friday, July 18 – Official Programming Begins
8:45 AM – Registration and check-in at the Gutstein Gallery at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
9:30 AM – Welcome Remarks
10:00 AM – Exhibitions Meeting and Other Planning
12:00 PM – Working Lunch (provided by WCA for those members who registered)
1:30 PM – SCAD TOUR (for board only)
Free time for visiting members, self tours, food, etc.
5:30 PM – Panel: Alternative Spaces for Exhibitions and Art Events
Speakers include Lulu Jiang and Emily Gabrielle
6:15 PM – Secret Exhibition Reveal and Cocktail Hour

Saturday, July 19 – Board Business and Programming
8:45 AM – Registration and check-in at the Gutstein Gallery at SCAD
9:00 AM – Introduction
9:15 AM – Panel: The Artist Path
Speakers: Holly Matthews (SCAD Professor), Sandra Davis (WCA Board President, Banking Professional), Sydney A. Foster (photographer, Director, curator, veteran), Derrian Pharr, (Young Showing Artist)
10:30 AM – Panel concludes
11:30 AM – Planning and Development Meeting with Working Lunch (provided by WCA for those members who registered)
1:30 PM – Board Meeting
4:30 PM – Artist Lecture: Njeri Kinuthia, Peace by Piece project
7:30 PM – Official Cocktail Reception and Acknowledgments

Sunday, July 20 – Closing Events
10:00 AM – Artist Studio Tours: ARTS Southeast (free and open to attendees)

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM TO LET US KNOW.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdybx2FFBTZZSIRg38TPQ2JdwyWs93ntemrumGgSv00YzKcUw/viewform

Accommodations
Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District
603 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401
Amenities include a pool and complimentary breakfast for registered hotel guests.
Room Prices vary from Thu $169 to Fri & Sat  $199 plus tax.
Register here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/savhshx-91u-17c69939-81ce-40a0-944b-32782fb794fb/

Why Now
In a time when the world feels increasingly fractured, when connection is more often digital than honest, this gathering is a rare and vital moment. We come together not just to plan, but to feel the pulse of who we are. To touch base in the truest sense. This is our huddle, our recalibration. As challenges to the arts and to equity intensify, in-person planning isn’t just symbolic, it’s strategic.

Questions? Contact us at: events@nationalwca.org

We look forward to welcoming you to Savannah and advancing our mission—together.

The WCA Board