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.

Thank you to everyone who supported the Center through the End-of-Year Giving Campaign. Your donations help us foster creativity and strengthen our communities – emotionally and financially. But the year is young and there are many other ways to support the Center – become a member, plan your events here, attend our fundraisers, volunteer your time, and YES, you can still make financial donations throughout the year, no special campaign needed. In fact, some of you signed up as monthly donors – and every gift matters. So, thank you very much!

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 Spring of 2026—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 [email protected] 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.

Our adult and youth art classes are in full swing and some very special workshops are open to registration – we can’t wait for you to create memorable experiences with us at the Center. 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, and we hope to see you soon!

Sementha Mathews, Ph.D.
Executive Director
[email protected]
229.247.2787