Simply Music Exhibition Debuts in Savannah
The Montag Gallery is hosting a portrait series to support local youth choir programs.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Singing
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Photographer Angela Hopper-Lee has launched the Simply Music exhibition at the Montag Gallery in Savannah. The black-and-white portrait series raises funds for the Savannah Inspiring the Next Generation children's choir.
Why it matters
The exhibition aims to increase accessibility to music education for local students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The project highlights the emotional bond between young musicians and their instruments.
The exhibition features fine-art portraits of musicians aged 6 to 17. The collection remains open for public viewing at the Jewish Educational Alliance through October 31, 2026.
The players
Angela Hopper-Lee
She is the owner of Angela Hopper Photography and a recipient of the Bryan County Best Photographer award who has performed internationally for two decades.
Savannah Inspiring the Next Generation
This nonprofit organization provides comprehensive music instruction to students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The details
Angela Hopper-Lee, owner of Angela Hopper Photography, curated the display of printed and matted black-and-white fine-art portraits. The project serves as a direct fundraiser for the Savannah Inspiring the Next Generation nonprofit.
Timeline
1995: Angela Hopper-Lee performed across Europe, Canada, and the United States.
Through Oct. 31, 2026: The exhibition remains on display at the Montag Gallery.
Culture Shift
The artist utilizes her background with the Savannah Philharmonic Chorus to anchor a community-driven arts project. This effort reflects a broader societal shift toward using artistic platforms to fill gaps in youth music education funding.
Residents can visit the gallery at the Jewish Educational Alliance to view the portrait series and support youth music initiatives. The exhibit provides a way for community members to engage with the arts while contributing to local student development.
The takeaway
Supporting local youth through photography showcases the intersection of visual arts and musical training. Attendees can see the collection until the final day of the exhibition on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
Discover how the local arts scene connects to vocal training and performance at the Savannah Singing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 22 - WJCL Savannah.
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