From the SCAD Message System: The School of Fine Arts is pleased to announce Alfredo Jaar, world-renowned artist, architect and filmmaker, as the visiting artist to the SCAD Atlanta campus for winter and spring 2010. Jaar will conduct two consecutive “Public Interventions” classes (SFIN 444 and SFIN 744) during the Winter and Spring 2010 quarters….

By Nadine Lindberg Tired of ho-hum mainstream music? Bored to tears with whatever is in heavy rotation whenever you dare to turn? Do you want to be blown away and have your eardrums follow suit? Try Shinedown on for size, recently nominated for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist at the 2009 American Music Awards. Lead singer…

By Nadine Lindberg Never one to mince words or hold them back, Emilie Autumn shook up Atlanta’s Masquerade on Oct. 16. She describes her music as “the best cup of English Breakfast, spiked with cyanide and smashed on your antique wallpaper.” Staying true to her character in performance in between sips of tea, she fondly…

Novelist Colson Whitehead visited SCAD Oct. 22 to talk about his latest work, “Sag Harbor.” Editor’s Note: This question-and-answer session was a collaborative effort of students in SCAD’s MFA writing program.

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of an occasional series on printmaking at SCAD. Printmakers are known to combine ancient and modern techniques with artistic sense to produce timeless artwork. But is the market ready for those professionals after they graduate – especially in times of recession? People in the field think so. Printmakers…

SCAD students, faculty, staff and alumni got to share their work with the community Oct. 17 with an art walk at Atlantic Station.

By Nadine Lindberg