Sally Seidl

Sally Seidl is a Professor of Foundation Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2022, and previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (2021–2022). She is also an artist and muralist operating through Sally Mayer Seidl, LLC. Seidl holds an M.F.A. in Painting from SCAD and a B.A. in Art History from John Cabot University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges visual art practices with art historical scholarship, particularly focusing on 19th-century cultural iconography and memorial art.

Her work explores themes such as mourning rituals, cultural preservation, and the intersection of art with historical narratives. Notable exhibitions include solo and group shows in Savannah and Rome, including her M.F.A. thesis exhibition Tell Me Who You Are Haunting (2020). Seidl has received multiple academic honors including the SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship and the Thomas McCabe Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

• Key awards include recognition for volunteer contributions to U.S. Embassy cultural programs and academic excellence in art history.
• Active in professional organizations: College Art Association, American Institute for Conservation, and Friends of the Non-Catholic Cemetery in Rome.

Her artistic practice and teaching emphasize community engagement through public art and curation. Grants include SCAD's Student Opportunity Grant supporting her academic pursuits.