South Cobb Arts Alliance

An artists pallet with brushes and smears of paint

Art May 27, 2023

SCAA accepting art entries for national juried exhibit plus middle and high school competition

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is accepting entries for two exhibits that will take place at The Avenue West Cobb from July 15 through August 4, 2023. One exhibit…

A painting of a Black child asleep on a rolling office chair

Art and Culture February 11, 2021

David Roby and abstract realism in painting

Since the 1960’s, Abstract Realism has combined two different forms into a perfect marriage. Abstract art brings the colors, lines, shapes and texture. Realism shows the emotion in real life…

Art and Culture January 7, 2021

Johnny Crawford and photography as art

In 1839 photography was introduced to the world. After decades of raging debate it is widely recognized as a new form of art.Like a painter, the photographer is in the…

Artists Isaac Alcantar, Tokie Rome-Taylor, and Miles Davis in front of a painting by Alcantar

Art and Culture December 15, 2020

The World of Art and the South Cobb Art Alliance

The world of art has become a multi-billion dollar business ($64.1 billion in sales in 2019), with art displayed on handbags, clothing, murals, streets and galleries across the globe. Three…

NancyJeanette Long smiling in front of her prizewinning painting, a portrait of a stocky dog with upright ears looking ahead skeptically

Art and Culture, South Cobb Arts Alliance August 13, 2018

South Cobb Arts Alliance award ceremony

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) held the reception and award ceremony for its 31st annual Juried Award Exhibition. The theme for this year’s competition was “Sanctuary.” Atlanta artist Charles…

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Cobb County November 4, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a veteran’s expo

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two events: the Atlanta Latino and South Cobb Lions Club’s litter cleanup on WIndy Hill Road and Sweetwater Mission’s work…

Education November 4, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NIH grant to investigate health factors related to obesity using AI

Photo above by Matt Yung [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently…

Psychology November 4, 2024

Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

by Shannon Sauer-Zavala, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Dolly, and I’m looking for a new family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white domestic short…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Nova, and I’m a sweet lab mix who needs a home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white labrador retriever….

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