Atlanta
A global destination for culture, commerce, art, and entertainment — and SCAD is at the heart of it all.
EXPLORE SCAD ATLANTA
AT THE EPICENTER OF INNOVATION
SCADstory
An immersive 4D experience, SCADstory takes guests through four decades of beauty, design, and invention. Bringing the university’s legacy of creativity to life through cinematic storytelling, this engaging interactive journey offers an inspiring introduction to SCAD’s past, present, and future.
Hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
SCAD FASH MUSEUM OF FASHION + FILM
SCAD FASH features dynamic exhibitions, films, and events that harness the rich legacy of fashion history to inspire contemporary designers and future innovations, showcasing icons including Sandy Powell, Imane Ayissi, Ellen von Unwerth, Campbell Addy, The Blonds, and Christian Siriano. Celebrated conduits of identity and culture await within the storied galleries.
Hours
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SCADshow
Stars, guests, and patrons connect through arts, culture, entertainment, community, and conversation at SCADshow. With two state-of-the-art theaters — a 700-seat main stage and an intimate 130-seat space — equipped with industry-leading projection and sound production technology, SCADshow offers the best in high-quality cinema and live-show experiences.
Signature Atlanta Events
The host city for anticipated SCAD events spanning interests and audiences, Atlanta is home to SCAD AnimationFest, SCAD TVfest, SCADstyle, and more, drawing global visionaries to share insight with the next generation of creative leaders.
SCAD Loves ATL
In collaboration with SCAD SERVE, SCADpro, and SCAD Art Sales, SCAD students and alumni enhance the collective vibrancy and cultural impact of the city through innovative, artistic, and philanthropic activations.
SCAD Serve
SCAD SERVE empowers SCAD students, faculty, and staff to make meaningful contributions through intentional collaborations that improve quality of life for our communities. A multifaceted creative and celebrated muralist, José Ray (B.F.A., painting, 2011) is a frequent collaborator on the SCAD SERVE Paint Our Parks initiative, which transforms public facilities and recreational areas into communal spaces of joy, reimagining places like Sara J. Gonzalez Memorial Park into radiant environments for play.
SCADpro
The university’s design innovation studio, SCADpro connects current and future art, design, and business professionals with industry leaders to find creative and inventive solutions to real-world challenges. SCAD collaborated with the Delta Flight Museum to create an original mural for the airline’s 100th anniversary. The selected design by Jennifer Wee (M.F.A., motion media design, 2026), a digital mural titled Keep Climbing, includes an interactive element allowing visitors to align the letter on their ticket with the mural for a special photo op.
SCAD Atlanta
Located in the heart of Midtown, the 360,000-square-foot SCAD Atlanta building anchors the university as the city’s innovative cornerstone. This energizing complex provides students with an easily accessible locale amid a thriving arts scene and dozens of industry-leading companies that partner with SCAD students as mentors and employers.
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The Art Collection at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Expertly curated by the university to enhance the fan and guest experience with a thoughtful and vibrant atmosphere, this collection — including sculpture, painting, photography, and mixed media and digital work by more than 53 SCAD artists — explores the history and culture of Georgia and the Atlanta community.
SCAD Artists Shape Atlanta
From murals and sculptures to public installations, SCAD artists are leaving their mark across Atlanta. Explore the work transforming the city’s streets, neighborhoods, and gathering places through creativity.
Joe
Dreher
M.Arch.
Midtown Union at Night | Midtown Union
Atlanta-based artist and SCAD graduate Joe Dreher aka @joekingatl (M.Arch. 1993) designed and painted large-scale intersecting murals to represent the ideals of unity. With Midtown serving as a crux between North Atlanta, Downtown, and South Atlanta, this invigorating meeting place creates a common ground for all.
Alejandro
Giraldo
M.F.A. painting
Work and Play | GWCC
SCAD Atlanta produced public art installations as part of the city-wide activation during the 2026 World Cup including this vibrant composition fusing figures from Atlanta’s workforce with soccer motifs. This mural reflects the connection between daily life, community experience, and shared culture.
Disha
Agrawal
M.F.A. motion media design
Zoe
Lazaro
B.F.A. motion media design
Untitled | GWCC Planters
Decorative painted murals applied to the large concrete planters on the GWCC plaza extend SCAD’s visual presence throughout the outdoor space, catching the eye of passersby with bold organic patterning and geometric color play.
Kevin
Bongang
M.F.A., illustration, 2013; B.F.A., illustration, 2009
GREETINGS | Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Created in partnership with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, GREETINGS is a vibrant mural that visualizes connection and forward momentum. Anchored by a kinetic ribbon, the design symbolizes a streamlined workflow and the collective energy of collaboration resulting in a dynamic composition that celebrates unity, progress, and the power of shared purpose.
Michael
Porten
M.F.A., painting, 2012; B.F.A., illustration, 2004
ATL | The CTR
Created for The Center in Atlanta, the work functions as both landmark and evolving media sculpture, transforming the familiar abbreviation into a large-scale architectural form. Embedded with LED surfaces that display shifting streams of imagery, ATL operates as a living portrait of the city — a sculpture, site marker, and collective visual archive.
Taylor
White
B.F.A., illustration, 2007
Now That The Sun Came Out, I Miss The Rain | The Dome
Created in partnership with the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Now That The Sun Came Out, I Miss The Rain reimagines a highly visible corridor as a dynamic cultural landmark. Drawing on her signature fusion of hyperrealism and abstraction, White’s mural features playful iconography and “sticker” elements inspired by Y2K aesthetics and digital culture. Georgia-inspired foliage, surreal motifs, and vibrant patterns combine to create a visually striking catalyst for connection.
SCAD Art Sales
Offering elite representation to a global clientele, SCAD Art Sales serves as an invaluable resource for student and alumni artists, who earn high-profile commissions, acquisitions by prestigious collectors, and placements in film and television productions. Learn more about the university's distinctive design and curatorial services.
SCAD Attractions
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SCAD offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
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SCAD locations include Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow.
SCAD enrolls more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries from around the world.
A 2026 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation.