3rd Annual ARToberfest Art Festival is a Huge Success

The Turner Center for the Arts hosted the 3^rd annual ARToberfest on Oct. 24 in the Turner Center Art Park. ARToberfest, which is quickly becoming one of Valdosta’s favorite fall traditions, featured original artwork from local and regional artists, a wide variety of food and beverages, art activities for kids, several artist demonstrations, which included glass blowing and wood turning, a Plein Air contest, and live musical entertainment.  According to Turner Center Executive Director Sementha Mathews, the event was a great opportunity to support artists who may have experienced economic setbacks due to COVID-19 and to expose the community to known and unknown talented artists. Between 600-800 people visited the four-hour event. The 3^rd Annual ARToberfest was made possible by a generous sponsorship from Barbara and Brantley Jenkins and community-wide support.