The Rise Within

The Rise Within features artists from The Telfair Museums' Friends of African American Arts (FAAA), exploring the complex realities of mental health through their unique perspectives.

This exhibition captures the emotional highs, lows, and quiet moments in between, conveying feelings often hard to express in words. Join us in engaging with these powerful artworks that invite reflection and understanding.

Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center

201 Montgomery St., Savannah

savannahga.gov/arts | (912) 651-6783

OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday, August 15, 2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 7pm Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 2pm

EVENTS:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 6:00PM - 7:30pm

The Canvas Within: Exploring the Intersection of Art and Mental Health

Led by therapist, Alloceia Hall, a licensed professional counselor at NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness Savannah Georgia.