Art(s) on the Air with Joshua Yates of the Savannah Center for Photography

Join Kate Stanton Melendez for an interview with Joshua Yates, founder & board chair of the Savannah Center for Photography.    The Savannah Center for Photography is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching Savannah's cultural landscape by advancing the art of photography. Through a community darkroom, workshop space, and rotating gallery exhibitions, SCP provides accessible resources and education that supports image-makers at all levels, and fosters appreciation for diverse photographic work throughout the community.   Explore and tour the exciting new non-profit at their open house on Friday, June 26th from 5PM-9PM, and see their inaugural gallery exhibition "SCP Presents" featuring works by local photographers. There will also be an exciting raffle of photocentric items and experiences, & you can be one of the first to sign up for their membership program.    Joshua Yates is a photographer based in Savannah, Georgia. His work has been exhibited nationally, including the Atlanta Photography Group's Focus 2025 and the Houston Center for Photography's 42nd Annual Exhibition, and was awarded 3rd Place at the 2025 Slow Exposures Photo Festival. Prior to founding the Savannah Center for Photography, Yates co-founded and operated Green Truck Neighborhood Pub, an award-winning community-minded burger joint. He previously served on the boards of the Forsyth Farmers’ Market and the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association.  He holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a BSIE from Georgia Tech. His first solo show will be held at the JEA's Montag Art Gallery in August 2026.     See Joshua Yates' photography here: https://jwyatesphoto.com/work https://www.instagram.com/yatesjoshua     Learn more about the Savannah Center for Photography here: https://www.savphoto.org/ https://www.instagram.com/savphoto_org