Upcoming SCAA Holiday Artisan Market: November 14-16

SCAA Staff

JURIED  VENDOR ARTIST CALL

November 14-16 SCAA HOLIDAY ARTFEST + MARKET

JOIN US AS A VENDOR FOR THIS ANNUAL AND MEMORABLE EVENT.

ARTIST CALL for this unique Artistan Market for the Holidays and a celebration with the community. Join us in being one of our artists as this event is an SCAA fundraiser space is limited.

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR — SCAA’s annual Holiday Artfest & Market, with Aggie’s Unique Kitchen featuring baking goods and tea service will be celebrating the arts and the holidays since 1972. The event will be held at the Ford Center in Powder Springs from November 14th thru the 16th.  This 2025 event showcases original, handmade fine arts and crafts by a distinguished group of accomplished artisans and artist vendors in a smaller setting with a unique bakery and hot drinks added to the holiday atmosphere.

A special event – pleasant, relaxing, festive, convivial, and family friendly since 1984.

ARTIST CALL OPPORTUNITY

STEP 1:  Read Artist Agreement and Inventory Template. Review Artist Agreement information before beginning process.  vent does not require artists to be in attendance for the entire event; however, it does require a minimum of hours volunteering as SCAA is an all volunteer supported arts nonprofit organization. Volunteering of 5 hours during event including set up and takedown.

On-line Registration and payment information is at the end of this post.

STEP 2: Fees and Deadlines  Entry fees are nonrefundable.  SCAA Membership, which begins at $20, allows vendors and artists to enter at a discounted entry fee. Valid SCAA discount is dependent upon membership which must be confirmed and listed as valid/active through the end of the event in November.  Juried acceptance on discounted memberships may be delayed until membership and payment(s) are confirmed.

Fees and Deadlines:

Application Deadline November 12, 5 pm Est 

$65 for SCAA Members; $95 for non-SCAA Members

STEP 3:  Register with on-line registration below.  Remember that this information is applicable to the juried process.  Using the categories at the end of the page, start the process to register for this juried holiday event at the end of the posting. Complete the document with your contact information, details and information as to the artworks for sale.  Upload images of your artwork and note that photo images should be high-resolution jpeg images of at least 300dpi.  An image too large may not upload and may need to be resized.  Registration on-line is required.

STEP 4:  Payment. Process your payment which includes credit and debit cards as well as PayPal.  Select your payment option to complete the registration.  Pending payment or incomplete registration status will not be included in the judging process.  Note that on-line registration may not be totally reflected in the total on-line data as the total number of artists.

Any questions:  Either e-mail: scaaorg@gmail.com or phone: 864-571-0597 and one of our volunteers will respond as soon as possible. During peak install hours and events, some correspondence may be delayed as volunteers will be working the exhibit and events.

Thank you.

(Please note:  Fine art entries will be separately posted as an Artist Call and not included in this registration.)

  • SCAA HOLIDAY ARTFEST + MARKET
     November 14, 2025 - November 16, 2025
     10:00 AM - 5:00 PM November 14th thru the 16th at the Ford Center. A holiday tradition market and special dessert offerings from Aggie's Unique Kitchen bakery and beverages.  

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Venue Phone: 770-943-1666, ext. 342

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Address:
4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Active Images of the Okefenokee and Georgia’s Natural Treasures

SCAA Staff

Mark Albertin’s Okefenokee and Georgia National Treasures Exhibit

October 4, 2025  to January 9, 2026  Exhibit
Reception November 1 at 1pm and Panel Discussion 2-3pm

A very special photography exhibit for those in Georgia who cherish nature and who appreciate natural resources in our home treasure trove of Georgia.  The current exhibit features Mark’s remarkable monochrome photography of the Okefenokee and other Georgia treasures as well as his expertise in photographing nature in general.

“To many, the Okefenokee Swamp is a very special and unique place. Home to many rare and threatened species and covering thousands of acres, it is one of the few places along the east coast where the Milky Way can be seen with the bare eyes…”  Mark Albertin is a videographer and natural photographer whose mission is capturing a time capsule as “Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) which partially “… really sums up my [Albertin’s] mission here and now…”

He is especially known for his video Sacred Waters: The Okefenokee in Peril  and other films, documentaries, photos and books featuring his decades of experience with film and the analog process.

The Okefenokee Swamp is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia .  It is the largest “blackwater” swamp in North America and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.  Okefenokee is a critical habitat for a variety of species and plants. [In the Okefenokee area, visitors can] enjoy viewing one of the darkest skies in the Southeast. The Okefenokee’s isolation gives you a great opportunity to see a truly dark night sky, something that has become increasingly hard to find….(Stephen C. Foster State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division)”

Join us on November 1, a reception open to the public for a meet and greet the artist will begin at 1pm at North Cobb Regional Library.  At 2pm our panel discussion includes Mark Albertin; fellow photographer Douglas Stratton; Mario Bretfeld Ph.D., KSU Associate Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology; The Conservation Fund‘s Stacy Funderburke, Vice President, Central Southeast Region, Alabama and Georgia Director (updates on the Okefenokee); and Bill Sapp, who played an instrumental role in pulling the Okefenokee Protection Alliance together in 2019 to protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and is executive director of the Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia. 

For Mark Albertin art and book sales during this exhibit, please contact SCAA .

  • Reception and Panel Discussion from 1-3pm on November 1
     October 4, 2025 - January 9, 2026
     10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Unique public opportunity to learn more about Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp.

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Venue Phone: (770) 801-5320

Venue Website:

Address:
3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA, Georgia, 30144, United States

Expired Art at the Springs September 13

SCAA Staff

Still time for artists, vendors, Plein Air enthusiasts and 5k’ers to participate in a community event: Art at the Springs Saturday. September 13.

Special community event pricing for artists and vendors to welcome local artists and those who support the art in our communities.

Festival to engage communities in the appreciation and active participation in the visual arts and the performing arts beginning with a day of artful activities:
SCAA fundraising 5K race/walk
Artist and Vendor opportunities
Plein Air competition with proceeds to Color Pop Children’s Project
Performing artists on the Thurman Springs Amphitheater stage 11am-4pm including:
*Georgia Ballet performing the adventures of Peter and the Wolf. @georgiaballet
*Paulding Pioneers Square Dance Club with Line Dancing too. Join in the fun with a little help if needed.
*Free Yoga class with Studio IFE’s Chryssy. Bring your own mat to participate.
*Rockwell Dance Academy’s Boom Squad and Hip Hop and more to energize the end of the 2025 event day. @rockwelldanceacademy

Be part of our event. Registration links for Art at the Springs on September 13 for community arts online at Art at the Springs.

Join us celebrating the Arts.

  • Art at the Spring : Celebrating Art and Communities
     September 13, 2025
     8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
     Thurman Springs Park A day of unique artful opportunities in the sweet spot of Powder Springs, Ga. Art for fun, for experiences and for our communities to blend the arts.
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Venue Website:

Address:
4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Expired Volunteers for September 13 Art at the Springs

SCAA Staff

Community volunteers makes a difference.  Volunteers needed at Art at the Springs, September 13 at Thurman Springs Park for two teams —5K Race Volunteers and/or Art Festival Volunteers.

Registration for one of more areas and selecting time spaces.  Please volunteer for a minimum of 3-4 hours. Thank you.

5K Race: September 13

6 am to 9:30 am – Start/Finish Area at Thurman Springs Park/General Duties: SCAA  will need several volunteers to unload vehicles, set up tents and tables, assist runners with run number/shirt pickup and late registration, cheer runners at start/finish, help distribute awards etc.

7:00 am to 8:30 am – Race Route Volunteers.  SCAA will need several conscientious volunteers to monitor and assist participants out on the race route. Because we anticipate a wheelchair participant who will start early (7:30 am), volunteers will need to depart for their positions at no later than 7:15 am.

Art a the Springs Festival: September 13

 8am to 10am – Festival Volunteers  to start set up area at Thurman Springs Park/General Duties:  SCAA  will need several volunteers to assist vendors unload vehicles, direct the space set up for vendor tents and tables, direct vendors to parking areas and assist in general readiness for event to open at 10am.

10am to  5pm – Festival Volunteers.  SCAA will need several conscientious volunteers to monitor and assist community participants in Festival activities.  11am begins performances on Thurman Springs Park amphitheater stage.  Duties include setup and assistance 11am Plein Air Competition, Children’s’ Art area, Chalk It Up art, and monitoring areas and assisting visitors during event.  Event closes at 4pm with assistance needed to direct visitors and vendors as to closing and break down of vendor spaces.

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Volunteers- all of us at SCAA are volunteers. The events are special because our communities of artists, friends and supporters volunteer their time for these events.

WHO CAN BECOME A VOLUNTEER? Individuals, businesses, other nonprofits, community organizations, students, seniors. No artistic qualifications required to volunteer.

SERVICE CREDIT VOLUNTEERS: If you wish to participate for Service Credit, please advise in advance and Service Credit documentation will be provided after you participate as a volunteer.

WHY VOLUNTEER?  • Help us meet the growing interest in art related activities • Work with committees that have a tradition of community service. • Be part of public art exhibits, live performances, fundraisers, student events. • Engage the community with enthusiasm for the arts. • Support local artists, art educators and their students. • Connect projects to special groups. • Have fun, and enjoy the evolution of art in our communities.

  • Become a VOLUNTEER
     September 13, 2025
     8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
     Thurman Springs Park A fun way to get involved in Art at the Springs Festival and 5K? Volunteer! Our volunteers will enjoy knowing their hard work has gone to supporting the arts and creating a memorable and fun event for our Cobb County community. 
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Venue:  

Venue Website:

Address:
4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Expired Artist Market Call for September 13 Art at the Springs event

SCAA Staff

Special ARTIST MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: September 13 event

ART AT THE SPRINGS Community Art Festival

Apply today to join us for the September 13 Art at the Springs Festival Event featuring a 5K run/walk start at 8am to the 10am to 4pm Community Art, Plein Air, Children’s Activities, performances and more. Outside Event at Thurman Springs Amphitheater Park.

(This posting is for 3 Artist Market/Vendor categories only. Food Truck and Entertainment categories are closed.)

1.  SCAA Members – A very special pricing expires September 12.

  • Artist Market Discounts for SCAA Members.  You must first be an SCAA current member before registering for this event.  (Membership information.)  
  • LIMITED TIME – Special pricing for SCAA members ONLY – $25 expires on September 12

 

2.  Non SCAA Artist Market  pricing expires September 12.

  • Artist Market Discounts for other artist vendors.   
  • LIMITED TIME – Pricing- $35 expires on September 12.

 

3. General Market Vendor pricing expires September 12. (No political campaign vendor assignments.)

  • Artist Market Discounts for other artist vendors.   
  • LIMITED TIME – Pricing – $35 expires on September 12.

 

Artist Registration and Entry Guidelines for Artist Market:

  • Registration Open to all Artists.  Approximate 10 x 10 space with no electrical connections set up. 
  • All tents shall be secured with weights to prevent any wind or other tipping or collapse.
  • Registration required on-line below with a prepaid fee in one  of the 3 categories. SCAA Artists and Members discount is dependent upon a valid current membership.
  • Registration entry link below this post; please select 1 item (meaning one entry/one vendor per payment category) and enter registration details.
  • Registration requires a general description of your merchandise/inventory and an optional photo of your booth set up and/or photos of some of the products which will be sold, displayed, or used during the event.
  • Artist Vendor category is defined as artwork which is original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artist themselves. Note: Kits, imports, and mass produced items are classified as General Vendors, not Artist Vendors.
  • Vendor may only sell or promote the services and products as approved in the application.
  • Arrival details will be sent to vendors as the set up will be coordinated to stop/start points for the 5K race (8am start) and ending times in the immediate festival areas as well as any other information required from or to the vendors.
  • All sales must be calibrated with the applicable Cobb County tax, and not the sales tax for another county or the vendor’s residence or business location. It is the vendor’s responsibility to adjust their cashiering system to the appropriate tax level.
  • The venue is in public space and will be held during an Art Festival which includes a 5K run/walk event, artist vendors, children’s arts and crafts area, as well as a amphitheater with performing arts scheduled. Although SCAA will make reasonable effort to ensure that the artwork is safe and secure, the vendor is solely responsible for insuring against damages or theft. Neither SCAA nor the venue/venue owners or venue management are liable for damages or theft. The vendors will be solely responsible for insuring their inventory and safety of their tent area.
  • Vendors accept the terms and conditions of the festival when registering on-line.
  • Nonrefundable registration fee. There are no rain dates nor refunds for show cancellation due to rain, floods, tornados, hurricanes, acts of God, acts of government, acts of other official authority, or for any other unforeseen venue situations  and under no circumstance are fees refundable.  

The Main Event:  Art at the Springs, an Art Festival beginning with a 5K run/walk event at 8am.  Festival, with Artist Vendors and other vendors, including food trucks, opening to the public at 10am at Thurman Springs Park, Music and performing arts beginning at 11am will include a performance by the Georgia Ballet; Paulding Pioneers Square square Dance Club (and Line Dance); free Studio IFE  Dance and Yoga session; Rockwell Dance Hip Hop and more.  Plein Air Painting competition will be held that morning. And, a separate Children Arts and Crafts , including Chalk It Up, opening early at for children from 11am to 4pm.  Festival begins at 10am and closes at 4pm.

SCAA is an all volunteer supported nonprofit arts organization.  Contact information.

Information and scheduling of events is subject to change without notice.

  • Artist Market Registration
     August 23, 2025 - September 12, 2025
     8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
     Thurman Springs Park Community Event: Artist Market Registration confirms acceptance of all SCAA terms and conditions for this event. Three fee registration tiers: SCAA Member and other Artists and General Vendors. Food Truck and Performance Registrations are closed.
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Venue Website:

Address:
4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Expired Plein Air Competition September 13 Art at the Springs

SCAA Staff

Plein Air Art Competition, Art at the Springs, September 13, 2025

Register by September 12 at 10pm.

Exciting Community Arts Activity as a part of  the Art at the Springs festival:  Plein Air Competition.  Details below with quick paint beginning at 11am and ending at 2pm.

The Main Event:  Art at the Springs, an Art Festival beginning with a 5K run/walk event at 8am and festival beginning at 10am at Thurman Springs Park,  Music, performances and community entertainment. A separate children arts and crafts will be opening early for children at 11am. Registration and Entry Guidelines for Plein Air Competition:

Artist Agreement on-line, A printed and signed copy should be brought to competition the day of the event to expedite check in.

  • Open to all artists.
  • Plein Air Registration required on-line no later than September 12 at 10pm a prepaid fee of $20.00.  Registration tab at the end of this post; select 1 and enter registration details.
  • Arrival at 10:30am with your new canvas to be stamped/signed by SCAA as to time/date of entry into the Plein Air Competition.  (SCAA will not have canvas items at the event for purchase or available for use.)
  • Quick paint time limit from 11am until 2pm with return of painted canvas by 2pm at the grass area near the amphitheater. Check in required to log finished product for judging by Laurie Gooseff.
  • Plein Air Canvas check of stamp and final finish time will clock in the artwork ending the first phase of competition.
  • Judging of art shortly thereafter with awards for first- third placement by our Plein Air judge. 
  • Wet Paint Sale at the end of judging with requirement of paintings to be framed on easel, with wiring/string and labeling of art regarding the artist’s name, title, price.
  •  SCAA commission from any Plein Air Competition West Paint Sales will be 25%.
  • Registered artists will be given an SCAA Artist agreement upon arrival at the competition.

Rain or shine event.  All fees are non-refundable.

SCAA is an all volunteer supported nonprofit arts organization.  Contact information.

 

 

  • Plein Air- live painting at a great community event to benefit SCAA Children's Project .
     August 20, 2025 - September 12, 2025
     8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Join us aat the Plein Air event at the Art at the Springs.
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Venue Website:

Address:
4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Expired Art at the Avenue Business Association Networking Event

SCAA Staff

An event not to miss.

Your invitation to another unique activity at SCAA’s Art at the Avenue.

In collaboration with West Cobb Business Association, Avenue West Cobb, and SCAA an additional event will be held to connect the arts and Cobb County Business groups.

RSVP to attend this business July 16 networking and art function on July 16, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

Light refreshments will be served featuring Special Blends Mobile Bartending.

Any inquires can be sent to an SCAA Volunteer.

SCAA is an all volunteer arts nonprofit established in 1972.

  • Art at the Avenue Business Association Networking Event
     July 16, 2025
     5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Invitation to attend a July 16 Art at the Avenue Business Association Evrent. RSVP. for that Wednesday event.
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Venue Phone: (678) 594-6738

Address:
3625 Dallas Highway, Suite 830, Marietta, Georgia, 30064, United States

Expired Art at the Avenue 2025

SCAA Staff

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is pleased to announce its national juried Art at the Avenue exhibit featuring all types of genre, medium, style, and technique in arts held at a unique exhibit space at The Avenue West Cobb, Marietta, Georgia.  The event will be open to the public beginning July 12, 2025 until August 2 (Open Friday-Saturday, 10am to 5pm; Sunday noon to 5pm) with some extended hours for special dates within the event’s activities.

Exhibit Reception will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 5-7pm and will feature music by Lyrika Holmes and refreshments from SGC Chicken and Seafood and Special Blends Mobile Bartending School.

Location: The Avenue West Cobb  (The Avenue West Cobb ::: Marietta ::: GA) is an open-air lifestyle shopping center in Marietta, located at 3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064 and has an estimated annual foot traffic of 2.5-3 million. The venue is a large open space with smaller rooms to accommodate a gift shop and interactive community events. Located 15 miles northwest of Atlanta, the location features an open-air, pedestrian friendly setting with a unique mix of retailers and restaurants to encourage guests to stroll, relax and stay awhile. Art at the Avenue 2025 will be in a 10,500 sq ft space.

Events: Events within the Juried Exhibit: Art makes our communities stronger.   Entries are still open for the Student artwork juried competition for Middle and High Schools  until July 7, 2025. Awards for students will be on July 12 at 4pm.

In collaboration with West Cobb Business Association, Avenue West Cobb, and SCAA an additional  activity will be a Cobb County Business Association Networking event. Please RSVP to  WCBA to attend this business July 16 networking and art function.

SCAA is celebrating 53 years of art inspirations. Events will include collaborative music and performing arts presentation ,other SCAA artists and volunteers and the Marietta Woman’s Club as well as children’s art explorations to demonstrations by local artists, and more. (Events will soon be separately posted and available on SCAA’s social media.)

July 19:  Two artist-focused live painting events:  Patrick Lewis will begin Art in Action with Live Painting at 10am and Sheena Yoe will begin her Live Painting on July 19 at 1pm.

July 19 Free Yoga class by Chryssy, Studio ife Dance and Yoga, from 10-11am.  Bring your yoga mat and relax/exercise surrounded by art.

July 20 a Children’s Reading Circle event:  Joanne Telcide Bryant (SCAA Artist and author) at 2pm and 3pm.

July 25 at 4pm meet the author of Million Dollar Murder Mystery, Bryan M, Powell.

July 26:

Hip Hop dancing and interaction with Rockwell Dance Academy at 10am.

At 1pm, Displaying r ART:  Family Portraits, Paintings, and more with Rachel and Kirk Charles of Charles Portrait Art.

A panel discussion is planned on July 26 at 2pm with Miles Davis, Mario Robinson, Timothy Verville, Monika Eisenheim, and Holly Quinlan.

July 27 a Children’s Reading Circle event:  Joanne Telcide Bryant (SCAA Artist and author) at 2pm and 3pm.

August 2: Georgia Ballet and at 11am Yarn Dolls by Rose Mason

Georgia Ballet presents:  Spend the day with The Georgia Ballet! from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

11:00 AM- Princess Ballet

11:45 AM- Ballet Class for All Ages

12:30 PM- Contemporary Dance

 and more……

Artisan Market: A market will feature additional opportunities to purchase art from the juried artists as well as from some of SCAA’s local fine artists and crafters who may not be included in the main juried exhibit.

Looking forward to seeing all the art, artists and art supporting community members to celebrate SCAA’s 53rd year as an all volunteer supported nonprofit arts organization.

  • Art at the Avenue 2025
     July 12, 2025 - August 2, 2025
     10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Open Friday-Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday noon until 5pm. Specal events include opening reception and business networking events at the venue.
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Venue Phone: (678) 594-6738

Address:
3625 Dallas Highway, Suite 830, Marietta, Georgia, 30064, United States

Expired Art at the Springs 5K Community Fun Run/Walk

SCAA Staff

Registration for the 2025 Art at the Springs 5K Run and Walk is now open !

NEW THIS YEAR – The First Overall Male Finisher and First Overall Female Finisher will each receive a $100 cash prize!

UPDATED COURSE – This year’s race route will be a flat and fast out-and-back starting on Marietta Street and proceeding westward to the Lucille Creek Trail.

South Cobb Arts Alliance will host the 2nd Annual Art at the Springs 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, September 13 at 8 am, held in conjunction with the Art at the Springs Festival. The course is fun and scenic, with segments in historic downtown Powder Springs and a finish line in beautiful Thurman Springs Park. Walkers are welcome. All 5K participants will receive a comfortable, high-quality race shirt emblazoned with an original race logo created by an award-winning artist. Shirt size guaranteed if registered by August 26.

Come to Run, Stay to Play – the Art at the Springs Festival will begin after the race.

Register on Runsignup – Art at the Springs 5K Fun Run and Walk

Join the conversation and updates at : SCAA 5K Facebook 

  • Art at the Springs 5K Run/Walk
     September 13, 2025
     7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
     Thurman Springs Park Community 5K Race to support South Cobb Arts Alliance, an all volunteer nonprofit arts organization 
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Venue Website:

Address:
4485 Pineview Dr, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127, United States

Active Upcoming Events 2025-2026

SCAA Staff

South Cobb Arts Alliance, established in 1972, is an all volunteer supported nonprofit arts organization.

Our projects are usually held in public spaces within specific parameters of use.  Our projects involve local artists, art educators, students, and volunteers whose main goal is to bring art to our communities.

SCAA does national and other juried exhibits, events as well as special projects involving placemaking and art classes.

Consider joining us as Members, Sponsors, Volunteers, or Donors to promote and continue our 53 years and counting of creating art events.

Art makes its communities stronger. Art, even in a child’s chalking, generates smiles.  And, blending the arts creates an environment worth encouraging and carrying on  to more public spaces.

SCAA volunteers hope this brief calendar of events will inspire your artful activities.  Mark your calendars.

  • Upcoming SCAA Events
     May 24, 2025 - April 1, 2026
     8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SCAA events are subject to change without notice. Additional exhibits, art classes and other projects are not included in this posting.