The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold its first opening reception of the year on Thursday, January 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center will feature the 17th Annual DrawProject; the 5th Annual Regional Artists Community Exhibit; The Colored Pencil Society of America (Southeast Region) with “The Fine Art of Colored Pencil.” Admission is free.
Read More Turner Center Announces 2nd Concert of the
2023-2024 SCORE Music Appreciation Concert Series
By Rebecca Gallagher
News
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts continues the SCORE Music Appreciation Concert Series, featuring enchanting evenings with acclaimed musicians from around the world. The concerts take place within the Turner Center art galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street, in Valdosta.
The season’s second concert features Hassan Anderson, oboe – a soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and educator – on December 12, 2023, 7pm. Noted for his clarity of tone, range of colors, and energetic stage presence, Anderson has toured Israel three times, performed on series throughout the US and Canada, including the Duplex, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, the Rose Studio at Lincoln Center, New York’s Rhinebeck Chamber Music Society Series, Los Angeles’s L’Ermitage Concert Series, Pennsylvania’s Lancaster Performing Arts Center, and Pepperdine University Center for the Arts in California, as well as at such distinguished summer festivals as Cooperstown Music Festival, Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival, and Canada’s Chamberfest Ottawa, to name a few.
Read MoreThe second concert of the 2023 Turner Center Songwriter Showcase series takes place Tues., November 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. inside the Turner Center galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street.
This one-night event features three talented, outstanding local songwriters, who will perform original music and share the stories behind their songs. Performers for the showcase are Lloyd Carter, Aaron Cheney and Derrick Dove (Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers). Sound will be provided by Brant Pickard of Live Sound Consulting.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host the 6th annual ARToberfest. The festival observes National Arts & Humanities Month, celebrates the talent of local and regional artists, and highlights the arts’ remarkable impact on community life. ARToberfest will take place on Sat., Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Turner Center Art Park, located at 605 N. Patterson St. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Mama Stone for a live Music in the Art Park concert on Fri., October 13 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park, 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert, sponsored by Landis International, Inc., is free to the public.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Blue Holler for a live Music in the Art Park concert on Fri., August 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park, 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert, sponsored by Carla Penny, is free to the public.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold a Gallery Opening Reception on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson Street. The day of the week for gallery openings has changed to Thursday evenings to attract a wider audience.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host The Gaslights for a live Music in the Art Park concert on Fri., July 14 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert, sponsored ACE Electric, Inc., is free to the public.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts invites the community to help the arts flourish in Valdosta, Lowndes County, and surrounding regions. July 1 kicks off the 2023-2024 membership year and friends of the Turner Center, and anyone who loves the arts, are encouraged to join.
Read MoreThe South Georgia Entertainers will meet on Tuesday, June 13, from 6-8 p.m., at the Turner Center for the Arts located at 527 N. Patterson Street. SGE is led by local musicians Lloyd Carter (Lloyd Carter Band) and Aaron Strickland (Naturally Southern) and meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, unless otherwise noted. The group brings musicians of all ages and experience levels together to discuss key industry issues, regional opportunities available, and ways to support one another.
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, April 16, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Brass Band Jazz Instrumental artists PR Experience performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for more information. |
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....
Class meets the 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon (Unless otherwise noted) Join instructor/artist Daisy Taylor for this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. Learn foundational watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and soft...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece.... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, May 4, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Class meets Mondays | 5-6pm Learn to move in response to music and other auditory cues! These classes offer students the ability to use movement to create art. Through dance...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Next class is Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) This beginner-friendly class is an excellent way to try your hand at acrylics or to brush up on... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Thursday, May 7 | 6-9PM Registration Deadline is Wednesday, May 6 @ 3PM In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the basics of stained-glass art! Class material includes designing, cutting,... |
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Join us at the Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series with Pop/R&B artists TAE & The Neighborly performing at the Turner Center Art Park, 7-9PM! Click HERE for more information. |
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Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10AM – 1PM OR 3PM - 6PM In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10AM – 1PM OR 3PM - 6PM In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Class meets Mondays | 5-6pm Learn to move in response to music and other auditory cues! These classes offer students the ability to use movement to create art. Through dance...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Next class will be Tuesday, May 12, 2026| 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create an abstract work of art! Class material includes... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Thursday, May 14 | 6-9PM Registration Deadline is Wednesday, May 13 @3pm Students will learn the basics of working with fusible sheet glass! Class activities include cutting and assembling glass... |
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
Join artist Cass and learn the basics of comic and manga illustration, including character design, expressive faces, and simple storytelling. The first session focuses on stylized heads using basic forms...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Thursday, May 21 | 6-9PM Registration Deadline is Wednesday, May 20 @ 3PM Students will use specialty tools to cut and shape sheet glass, then glue the glass into a... |
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore...
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 10am-1pm In this colorful, hands-on class, you’ll explore the luminous world of silk painting using Dynaflo fabric paints and the marker resist...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Turner Center Art Camp – Summer in the Swamp!
Young artists will discover the beauty of ponds and wetlands in this 2-day summer art camp. Through the help of our professional instructors, campers will bring turtles, swans, alligators, and...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, May 7, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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People’s Choice Photo Contest Submission Deadline
Submission deadline for the 18th Annual People’s Choice Photo Contest is May 30, 2026, all entries have to be submitted through the website. Artist must deliver their printed photography to...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult... |
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Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
Turner Center Art Camp – Stars and Stripes
Stars, stripes, and creativity collide in this fun-filled art camp! Campers will explore a variety of artistic techniques while creating projects inspired by the spirit, landscapes, and culture of America!...
Turner Center Art Camp – Foundations of Video Production: Composition, Lighting & Storytelling
This camp is designed for aspiring filmmakers, photographers, commercial videographers, and creative individuals seeking to elevate their visual storytelling skills. Through guided instruction, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative film project,...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, June 1, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Next class will be Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create an abstract work of art! Class material... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-1pm OR 5:30-8:30pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, June 4, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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Thursday, June 4 | 6-9PM Registration Deadline is Wednesday, June 3 @ 3PM In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the basics of stained-glass art! Class material includes designing, cutting,... |
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Class meets the 1st Saturday of each month | 10am-Noon (Unless otherwise noted) Join instructor/artist Daisy Taylor for this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. Learn foundational watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and soft...
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 10:30am-Noon. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Are you a youth who loves to write? Do you...
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Group face-to-face and online meetings are offered 1pm-4pm. Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is an adult...
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Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece.... |
