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October 11, November 8 & December 13, 2024

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Get ready for an unforgettable fall at Ships in the Dark, the exclusive after-hours series at the Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos exhibition! Join us on the second Fridays of October, November, and December from 5 pm to 8 pm for these exciting events:

October 11th: Dive into the dynamic world of tattooing with a TedX-style panel hosted by artist Jimmy Butcher. Experience a friendly and engaging discussion with top tattoo artists as they explore the art, history, and modern evolution of tattoos. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights into the ever-changing landscape of ink!

Artist panel begins promptly at 6pm, be sure not to miss this!

November 8th: Rock out at our music-filled extravaganza headlined by Andrew Sovine, a musician, writer, and producer who has worked with grammy award-winning musician Ashley McBryde among others. A guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Andrew and his band will be playing an array of music to include sea shanties (traditional work songs for sailors) along with his own original music. 

December 13th: Celebrate the season and the success of the exhibition with our festive holiday bash! Enjoy sweet treats, gift bags, and a visit from the Tattooed Santa. Cozy up with a hot toddy in a special Satchel Savannah koozie (weather permitting) and revel in the holiday spirit!

Each event features a cash bar and snacks available for purchase. Don’t miss out on these evenings of art, music, and celebration—tickets are just $10! Join us for one or all of the "Ships in the Dark" events and experience the museum like never before.

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September 19, 2024 - May 26, 2025

Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos will identify and explore tattooing along the Georgia coast.

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Ships of the Sea will unveil Sea of Ink: Savannah Maritime Tattoos, an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the art and cultural significance of tattoos. Featuring more than a dozen Savannah-area tattoo artists and over 30 maritime tattoo collectors, Sea of Ink highlights tattoos as a meaningful art form and cultural movement.

With one-third of American adults having at least one tattoo, this visual language is rich for exploration. Sea of Ink presents the tattoo not just as body art, but as a powerful instrument for storytelling. Tattoos tell stories that often are deeply meaningful to the collector, and are a result of an artistic understanding between the tattoo creator and the collector.​​

Conceived by Molly Carrott Taylor

Curated by Tania Sammons

Sea of Ink Tattoo 27MB Ian Phillips tattoo- photo by Tom Sanders - tat artist Jason Ryan F

Experience the Exhibit:

  • Cultural Insight: Explore tattooing as a visual language and art form.

  • Artistic Appreciation: Admire the intricate designs and craftsmanship.

  • Stories: Learn about Savannah’s history of maritime tattooing.​​​​​​​​

 

 

Exhibit Elements:

 

  • Savannah-based photographers Thomas Sanders and Mike Schalk bring the exhibit to life:

  • Thomas Sanders photographs tattoo collectors, showcasing their maritime tattoos.

  • Mike Schalk captures tattoo artists in their creative environments

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