STEPHANIE FORBES
ARTIST
Stephanie Forbes (b. 1991) is an Augusta, Georgia native currently located in Savannah Georgia where she studied Fine Art at the Savannah College of Art and Design, graduating Magna Cum Laude, in 2019. Before moving to Savannah, Forbes studied art at the Augusta State University. In 2011, she took over Gaartdensity Art Gallery in downtown Augusta, GA; managing all gallery operations and hosting monthly showcases featuring various local and nationwide artists. Post gallery, Forbes moved to Northern California where she gained diverse experience working as a photo editor for the What I Be Project, graphic design and marketer for Farm Fresh to You, Art Restorer at Postino in Lafayette, and a freelance/ commission painter and illustrator for clients up and down the west coast. After graduating, Forbes focused on consecutive passion projects that included ‘Frond Luminary, a series of contemporary portrait paintings of celebrities, where Forbes took the project to multiple venues across Georgia. ‘RO3 Gallery’ where Forbes opened a gallery and exhibition space, in downtown Savannah. And, ‘Lonely Hearts,’ a collaboration with the Humane Society of Greater Savannah where Forbes painted Contemporary portraits of senior dogs and hosted pop up exhibition events with the portraits and dogs on site. During this time Forbes also completed 2 full time residency Programs with the Savannah College of Art and Design as and Alumni Atelier Associate. This program led to a collaboration with the Emeline, a boutique hotel located in down town Charleston South Carolina where Forbes completed a third residency program and opened her series, ‘Divine Armor and the Lowcountry’ in the hotel’s Exhibition hall.
Most recently, Forbes has partnered with Child Enrichment, a child advocacy center in Augusta, Georgia where she has initiated a Survivors Gallery concept in the building’s corporate wing. This gallery will feature artists who have overcome abuse or neglect on a bi-annual basis. Forbes opened this concept with her own exhibition, ‘The Things That Kept Me Warm/Safe, in March of 2024 which features a collection of sculptures, paintings, and installation pieces where Forbes explores the theme of warmth and safety using the oyster as a poignant metaphor. Currently, Forbes is working on the closing reception to this exhibition which is set to take place on October 10, 2024 with an Artist Talk and check presentation as the artist is donating a portion of sales back to the Child Advocacy Center.
ACCOLADES
2022. Emeline Residency Charleston, SC
2022. SCAD Alumna Atelier Associate
2021. SCAD Alumna Atelier Associate
2019. Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, SCAD
2015. Full Tuition Scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design
2010. Columbia County Artists Guild Scholarship
2010. Outstanding Senior Project Award: Band Art Project
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023- Lonely Hearts- RO3 Gallery. Savannah, GA
2022- Pearls and Armor- Pontone Gallery. Augusta, Ga
2022- Divine Armor and the Lowcountry- Emeline. Charleston, SC
2021- INFESTED / INFEST- RO3 Gallery. Savannah, GA
2021- Cicada Cicada- New Realm. Savannah, GA
2021- ROOT Family Suppression and the Lowcountry- Cedar House Gallery. Savannah, GA
2020- Frond Luminary- Hop Atomica. Savannah, GA
2020- Frond Luminary- Augusta CC. Augusta, GA
2020- Frond Luminary- Alida. Savannah, GA
2019- (rest)oration, A 5 Part Exhibition Series- MRBC. Savannah, GA
2018- PURA- Augusta CC. Augusta, GA
2018- Recondite- La Terra. Savannah, GA
2018- Healing Watr(e)- MRBC. Savannah, GA
2016- Milk and Honey- Sky City. Augusta, GA
2016- The Mind Indigenous- Humanitree. Augusta, GA
2015- Tensions That Be- Hive. Augusta, GA
2015- HER- Sky City. Augusta, GA
2015- Accidental Angst- Hire Grounds. Augusta, GA
2014- Emily- Sky City. Augusta, GA
2014- The Muses- P&P Gallery. Concord, CA
2014- Idols in Retrospect- Blue Wing Gallery. Woodland, CA
2014- A Showcase of Recent Works- Ale Industries. Concord, CA
2013- Recent Works Showcase and Meet the Artist- Adobe Headquarters. San Jose, CA
2013- Hummingbird- Sudwerk Gallery. Davis, CA
2013- Hummingbird- Boheme. Davis, CA
2013- Aqueous- Ale Industries. Concord, CA
2013- Finding a Way Home- Delta of Venus Gallery. Davis, CA
2012- Father Daughter- Gaartdensity Gallery. Augusta, GA
2011- Showcase of Recent Works- Earth Fare. Augusta, GA
2011- Showcase of Recent Works- Good Books. Augusta, GA
2011- Femailty- Tim Conway Studios. Augusta, GA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022- A Year At RO3- City Gallery. Augusta, GA
2018- DeFine Art- SCAD Alexander Hall. Savannah, GA
2018- Salon Show- Nonfiction Gallery. Savannah, GA
2015- Tim Curry Group Exhibition- Guerrilla. Los Angeles, CA
2014- The Murray Affair- The Public Works. San Francisco, CA
2015- Annual Juried Art Exhibition- Anderson Arts Center. Anderson, SC
2014- Annual Juried Art Exhibition- Anderson Arts Center. Anderson, SC
2013- Annual Juried Art Exhibition- Anderson Arts Center. Anderson, SC
2010- Group Exhibition- METRO. Augusta, GA
PRESS
https://www.southmag.com/scad-alumna-art-showcase-coming-to-cedar-house-gallery/
https://scaddistrict.com/2021/10/12/new-gallery-to-open-downtown/
https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-artist-dogs-loving-homes-art-show/39221970
https://www.wruu.org/broadcasts/33506
https://voyagesavannah.com/interview/life-work-with-stephanie-forbes-of-downtown-savannah/
https://scoutsavannah.com/rule-of-three-gallery-joins-savannahs-vibrant-art-scene/
https://augustabusinessdaily.com/3-local-scad-grads-thrive-in-creative-businesses/
https://scadconnector.com/2021/03/30/stephanie-forbes-scads-30-under-30/
https://scaddistrict.com/2021/04/01/stephanie-forbes-exposes-her-truths-in-upcoming-exhibition-root/
https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/5-questions-with-stephanie-forbes/Content?oid=12128108
https://www.onlineathens.com/entertainment/20190418/artside-augustas-about-to-be-yarn-bombed
https://stayhappening.com/e/root-family-suppression-andamp-the-low-country-E2ISTILODB7
https://www.nakedepicurean.com/2020/05/21/the-augusta-mural-guide/
PAPER
Austin Rhodes, “Austin Rhodes Show,” Daily News, Augusta GA, June 2018, Section 1.
Vincent Hobbs, “Urban Pro Weekly,” Stephanie Forbes: The Mind Indigenous, Augusta GA, May 2016, Section 5.
Charmain Z. Brackett, The Augusta Chronicle, The Art Side, Augusta, GA, June 2015.
Blue Wing Gallery, “Blue Wing,” Idols in Retro-Spec: Stephanie Forbes, Woodland, CA, March 2014, Section 1.
Woodland Record, “Mail of Woodland,” Stephanie Forbes: Blue Wing Showcase, Woodland CA, March 2014, Section 3.
Jim Smith, “Daily Democrat,” Blue Wing Gallery Features Georgia Artist, Woodland, CA, March 2014, Section 1.
Sarah Dowling, “Woodland Daily News,” Blue Wing to Feature Artist From Georgia, Woodland, CA, March 2014, Section A7.
Ana Christina Bowers, “Dish on 6,” Featuring Stephanie Forbes, Augusta, GA, April 2014, Live on set painting.
Jeff Minthorn, “Verge Magazine,” Get on Up, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, May 2014, Section 1.
Leigh Howard, “Columbia County Magazine,” A Guitar is Born, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, December 2013, pg 43.
Sandy Thai, “Yolo County News,” Art Walk, Stephanie Forbes, Davis, CA, June 2013, Section A1.
Joe White, “Metro Spirit,” On Screen/ Off Screen Stephanie Forbes, Augusta Ga, October 2013, pg 17.
Amy Christian, “Art 45,” The Beat Goes On, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, January 2013, pg 23.
Jeff Minthorn, “Verge Magazine,” The Beat of A Different Brush, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta, GA, January 2013, pg 16.
Joe White, “Vibe Augusta,” Father Daughter Art Showcase, Stephanie Forbes, Rob Forbes, Augusta GA, October 2013, pg 7.
Jeff Minthorn, “Verge Magazine,” Staci Swider, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, February 2012, pg 17.
Jenner Stevenson, “ASU Bellringer,” Art 45, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, November 2012, pg 3.
Valerie Rowell, “The Augusta Chronicle,” Artists to Paint to Music, Band Art Project Hosted by Stephanie Forbes, Augusta, GA, February 2012, Section 4.
Valerie Rowell, “The Augusta Chronicle,” Artists Draw Inspiration From Background Music, Augusta GA, January 2012, pg 5.
Zach Boyden-Holmes, “The Augusta Chronicle,” Band Art Project, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta GA, January 2012, pg 26.
Kelly Jasper, “The Augusta Chronicle,” Art Inspired by Music to Help Others, Augusta GA, January 2012, pg 3.
Neil Gordon, “Buzz on Biz,” Young Artist/Entrepreneur Stephanie Forbes Adds More Bands at Larger Venue, Augusta, GA, January 2012.
Karin Calloway, “Augusta Family Magazine,” Paint to Music, Stephanie Forbes, Augusta, GA, February 2011, Section 2.
Belinda Durant, “Artists Guild Columbia County,” Art Student Scholarship, Stephanie Forbes, August 2010.
