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Anda Chance, an accomplished artist, considers education to be her true career.

Chance instructs monthly colored pencil classes at the Turner Center for the Arts. Classes are beginner friendly, and students will learn color pencil skills and a deep appreciation for and understanding of pencils as a fine art medium. When asked about what a colored pencil class includes, Chance said “My classes focus on the basics of art, color theory, composition, and expression. I prefer students bring in their own ideas so that we can explore them together.”

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts continues the SCORE Music Appreciation Concert Series, featuring 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 third concert in the FY23-24 SCORE Season features Robert Henry, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 7pm. Acclaimed for his rare combination of musical insight, creative inspiration and dazzling technique, the American pianist Robert Henry is recognized internationally as a distinguished orchestral soloist, recitalist, accompanist and chamber musician.

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is preparing for its largest fine art show and sale of the year, on display from April 8- June 5, 2024. The 37th Annual Spring Into Art exhibition will feature more than 400 fine works of art, in various mediums from local, regional and statewide artists, hundreds of art enthusiasts, and a Covington’s catered buffet. 

Lucía Rodríguez Mota has joined the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts as the Richard Hill Glass Studio Manager and Instructor, effective January 11, 2024.

A new partnership between Valdosta Main Street and the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is drawing attention to the Valdosta City Center Arts District and providing year-round opportunities for Valdosta residents to engage the District. Funded by a More Than Murals grant through the Georgia Council for the Arts, the partnership promotes strong connections between artists, arts organizations, downtown businesses, and the public. 

Youth ages 5-12 received a day experience in art education during the holidays through the Turner Center’s 2023/2024 Youth Winter Art Camps, held on the Turner Center campus.