Grant leads the way for monthly art walk, arts market
Art Rise Savannah has been awarded a $5,000 Cultural Project Investment Program grant from the city of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs to help develop its First Friday Art March.
The grant will be used to increase the capacity, awareness and depth of the event.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have the city’s support for this fantastic project,” said Clinton Edminster, executive director of Art Rise Savannah. “The support from our community, all the participating businesses, and so many incredible artists sets the stage for another incredible year of programming.”
The First Friday Art March is a monthly art walk and arts market featuring a free trolley, many unique local businesses, workshops and exhibition openings.
For more information, visit artmarchsavannah.com.
South University gets high military rating
Military Advanced Education magazine awarded South University the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education.
The guide was released in the magazine’s December issue and is available online at www.mae-kmi.com.
“South University works very hard to meet the unique educational needs of our veterans, active service members and their families,” said Chancellor John T. South, III. “We are honored that our commitment to helping those who have served our country reach their educational goals continues to be recognized.”
This year, institutions were evaluated on their military culture, financial aid for veterans, flexibility, on-campus support and online support services.
For more information, visit www.southuniversity.edu.
Old Town Trolley subsidiary wins national cemetery contract
Arlington National Cemetery Tours Inc., part of the family of tour companies of Key West, Fla.-based Historic Tours of America that includes Old Town Trolley Tours in Savannah, won an interpretive bus tour service concession contract for Arlington National Cemetery.
“This opportunity is a sacred trust and a great honor,” said Chris Belland, CEO of the company. “The thousand cast members of Historic Tour of America are committed to the mission of Arlington National Cemetery of remembrance and honor.”
Arlington National Cemetery Tours will begin operations on Jan. 1.
For more information on Arlington National Cemetery, visit www.arlingtoncemetery.mil or call 877-907-8585.
Historic Tours of America already operates tours at a number of historic locations, including the Dry Tortugas National Park and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum among others.