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.

Furthermore, we are at 100% Design Development of the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station. The next step is to begin building this 10,000 square-foot immersive world of hands-on STEAM activities that will peak the current interests and inspire the future career trajectory of our youth. I hope you take time 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.

Become a patron of the arts today! Our 2024-2025 Membership Drive is underway now (membership runs July 1 – June 30 of each year). Membership directly benefits the arts and cultural offerings that enrich our lives and communities. Whether you are renewing your membership or joining us for the first time, we hope you will agree that we are better together! View membership levels HERE, or contact Events & Member Relations Administrator Elaina Walker at ewalker@turercenter.org or 229.247.2787.

In addition to the enriching events scheduled at The Center such as free gallery admission throughout the year, art and music classes, support for local authors, a variety of youth and adult programming, a renovated Gift Shop, and glass arts classes at the Richard Hill Glass Studio, we invite you to free, live, Music in the Art Park concerts on the second Friday of each month, June through November. View the Center’s online calendar to keep up with events OR sign up for our weekly digital newsletter.

We want to hear from you! Tell us how we can serve you better by filling out our SURVEY. 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