Eligibility and timelines

The SCAD Alumni Atelier ambassadorship is open to SCAD graduates pursuing creative practice with a focus on entrepreneurship. Ambassadors are invited to create new collections and product lines, establish a business and build a brand, or focus on work related to the degree programs offered at their SCAD location.

Applicants must have an undergraduate or graduate degree from SCAD, completed at least one year prior to the application timeline. Alumni are not eligible to apply if they are current SCAD students or faculty, staff, board, or council members. Alumni who have a relationship with any current or former faculty, staff, board, or council members must state that relationship. These individuals cannot be used as references and are not permitted to serve on the selection committee. Previous SCAD Alumni Atelier ambassadors may not reapply.

Submit an online inquiry including a brief description of your proposed project. You may then be invited to submit a formal proposal dossier.

Application steps

• Submit initial inquiry
• Receive invitation to apply
• Submit application package
• Schedule Zoom to present to the committee
• Receive decision
• Sign contract
• Attend pre-departure meetings
• Travel to location

Admitted artists will receive written acceptance within four weeks of application, along with a letter of agreement clarifying your award, responsibilities, length of stay, documentation, exhibition/publication credits, final report requirements, and overall parameters. The agreement must be signed and returned within 10 business days.

Submit inquiry

Ambassadorships range from four to 10 weeks (12 weeks for summer in Lacoste) during SCAD academic quarters.

Inquiries are accepted on a rolling basis, with opportunities available in Savannah, Atlanta, and Lacoste every quarter.