Join Us and Celebrate the Arts

Creative places are essential to all communities. According to Americans for the Arts, that impact is $1.4 Billion in Georgia and $152 Billion across the U.S. The Lowndes-Valdosta Arts Commission, Inc. Board and Turner Center Staff are grateful for our members who help us contribute to the sustainability of our local economy, tourism, schools, neighborhoods, and overall community through creativity and innovation. Because of you, we are able to serve multiple communities with creative classes, resources, and experiences on our campus.

Construction on the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station is stirring excitement in our community, as this 10,000 square-foot immersive world of hands-on STEAM activities—to be completed in late 2025—will peak the current interests and inspire the future career trajectory of our youth. Please take a moment to view the “walk through” video link to join our excitement. If you are interested in making a donation or purchasing an exhibit-naming opportunity, please contact CIS Fundraising Chair Evelyn Langdale at evelynlangdale@me.com or click HERE for information about naming opportunities. The Imagination Station is one of five facilities and an Art Park on our Campus that stimulates creativity and innovation in nearly 40,000 visitors of all ages, each year.

In addition to our growth, there are some exciting events taking place at the Turner Center! The Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series runs through May 16 with exceptionally diverse groups and solo acts. Visit turnercenter.org for more information on the artists and performance dates. Definitely don’t miss our 8th Annual Food & Wine Classic on Thursday, April 24, 6-8pm. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased ONLINE or by calling the Center; and mark your calendar for our Music in the Art Park series where local and regional bands – musicians you know and love – play every second Friday of the month, June through November, from 7-9pm. Click HERE to keep up-to-date on our classes and events.

Thank you for your continued support in and friendship with the Turner Center.

Sementha Mathews, Ph.D.
Executive Director
smathews@turnercenter.org
229.247.2787