Congratulations to the winners of the 3^rd Annual ARToberfest Plein Air contest winners, held Oct. 24 at the Turner Center Art Park: Read More

The Turner Center for the Arts hosted the 3^rd annual ARToberfest on Oct. 24 in the Turner Center Art Park. Read More

The Turner Center for the Arts held its first beginner ukulele class Tuesday, Oct. 6. Instructor David Rodock introduced the new musicians to basic chords, timing, strumming and learning melodies. Read More

The Turner Center for the Arts will host Sonic Boom for a Music in the Park Summer Concert, on Friday, October 9 from 7-9 p.m., in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson Street. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host a Gallery Opening Reception on Monday, September 21, featuring works from Mary O. Smith, “Plein Distancing”; Devan Cole’s hand-blown glass, “In Search of Land: A Glass Canvas”; and Craig Reynolds, “From Field to Studio” paintings. The reception will also include a book signing with Bill Stone introducing his new work Isaac and Junebug. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Gogh Green, an upscale art resale event on Monday, October 5, from 7-9 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson St. Here’s an event that even Vincent Van Gogh would feel good about, as all proceeds will benefit the art education programs at the Turner Center. Read More

The Turner Center for the Arts will host 2 River Station for a Music in the Park Summer Concert, on Friday, September 11 from 7-9 p.m., in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson Street.

Sponsored by Chuck Ramsey, 2 River Station plays a mix of local favorites and all-time classic party music. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host the third annual ARToberfest on Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Center’s Art Park, located at 605 N. Patterson Street. The event celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month and features fine art sales, art demonstrations, live music, food vendors, kids arts activities, and a Plein Air contest. Artwork by local artists will be showcased and available for purchase at approximately two dozen booths. Read More

By Abigail Murphy and Lenah Allen, Turner Center Interns

The Hal & Jill Project, an outreach program at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, allows youth ages 12 through 18 to positively express themselves through music. The project, originally offering guitar lessons on Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., has been expanded to include ukulele lessons on Tuesdays, from 5- 6 p.m., beginning Oct. 6. Read More

The Valdosta Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) will host their next monthly meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. In order to practice social distancing, this public meeting will be held in the Josette’s Gallery of the Turner Center for the Arts, located at 527 N. Patterson Street. It is requested that each attendee wears a mask.

The purpose of PAAC is to further the purchase, creation and appreciation of public art for its aesthetic value to the community. The PAAC also encourages the preservation and protection of works of public art which play a vital role in the economic development of the community.

PAAC meets on the third Thursday of each month, and meetings are open to the public. For more information about the PAAC, call 229-247-2787.