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 nearly 40,000 people annually with creative classes, resources, and experiences on our campus.

Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, kicked off the Turner Center’s End-of-Year Giving Campaign. We invite you to think about what the arts mean to you, your family, our community, and our region. Construction on the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station has stirred 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. 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. 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.

Your thoughtful contributions to these life-learning experiences may qualify for a 100% tax deductible gift if made by December 31, 2024. Thank you for your continued support and friendship. If you have any questions or concerns about your end of year donation, please call us at 229.247.2787.

Thank you for your continued support in and friendship with the Turner Center. We wish you a Merry Christmas and hope to see you again soon.

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