Amanda G. Morris is a visual artist and illustrator specializing in murals, surface design, and creative interior/space decoration. She combines hands-on technical painting skills with strong client collaboration to deliver cohesive, long-lasting artwork and product-ready design assets. Her background spans art education, exhibition work, and professional mural and decorative design across nonprofit, school, museum, and private projects—bringing themes to life through thoughtful planning, sketching, and precise production.

Amanda G. Morris

Amanda G. Morris is a visual artist and illustrator specializing in murals, surface design, and creative interior/space decoration. She combines hands-on technical painting skills with strong client collaboration to deliver cohesive, long-lasting artwork and product-ready design assets. Her background spans art education, exhibition work, and professional mural and decorative design across nonprofit, school, museum, and private projects—bringing themes to life through thoughtful planning, sketching, and precise production.

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Amanda G. Morris is a visual artist and illustrator specializing in murals, surface design, and creative interior/space decoration. She combines hands-on technical painting skills with strong client collaboration to deliver cohesive, long-lasting artwork and product-ready design assets.

Her background spans art education, exhibition work, and professional mural and decorative design across nonprofit, school, museum, and private projects—bringing themes to life through thoughtful planning, sketching, and precise production.

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Work Experience

Docent at SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah College of Art & Design
October 1, 2025 - Present
Provided information for visitors for current exhibitions and guided visitors through exhibitions.
Pattern Maker / Interior & Product Design support (SCAD Museum of Art project work) at Vidal ia / Onion Museum (as referenced in resume)
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Worked with clients to select appropriate patterns for bedrooms; arranged furnishings in selective rooms; developed mood boards and color schemes. Collaborated to begin foundational work for future museum interiors; researched areas and conceptualized branding and merchandise for sale in the museum gift store. Produced products and assets including cups, pens, bags, merchandise bags, pillows, and patterns; created paintings for future use in the museum.
Stage Designer (intern / assistant roles listed) at Multiple organizations listed
August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2021
Stage design experience across academy/pavilion/piano-related and event settings including creating sketches, models, and digital renderings and supporting production design elements such as interiors/exteriors, furniture, and spatial layouts.
Muralist (Multiple ongoing contracts when needed) at Various clients
August 1, 2008 - Present
Created and sketched mural designs based on space, client needs, and themes. Prepared surfaces for paint adhesion and long-lasting results, applied paint and other materials using a range of techniques, and collaborated with clients, architects, students, and teams to bring concepts to life. Managed projects, met deadlines, and supervised assistants on larger installations.
Art Educator / Art Instructor (Multiple institutions, private and public; State of Georgia) at State of Georgia
August 1, 2000 - July 1, 2022
Performed as a professional orchestral player in universities, public venues, and church engagements. Taught private lessons to students from beginner to professional levels. Provided stage/interior/exterior and spatial design concepts through sketches, models, and digital renderings; collaborated with lighting, costume, sound designers, and crew to ensure cohesive productions. Managed set design budgets and ensured accuracy, safety, and timely completion. Assessed student work, provided constructive feedback, designed age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, and maintained a safe, positive classroom environment.
Flutist / Private Instructor at Private instruction
September 19, 1989 - December 1, 2017
Interpreted scripts and collaborated with directors and students to develop set concepts and visual themes. Designed stage environments and helped facilitate student involvement through every process. Managed set design accuracy, safety, and production timelines.

Education

BFA in Painting (Minor: Illustration for Surface Design) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2027 - May 20, 2025
BS in Early Childhood Education at Valdosta State University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
AA in Early Childhood Education at Abraham Baldwin College
June 19, 1996 - June 19, 1996

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services