The Turner Center for the Arts and the Young Writers League (YoWL) are seeking fiction, non-fiction, and poetry entries for the 5th Annual Art of Writing Contest. The contest is open to middle and high school students in fifth through twelfth grades in Georgia and the surrounding states. The entry deadline is Sat., Jan. 11, 2025. A theme that inspires young people to express themselves concerning important topics is chosen each year. The theme for 2025 is “Courage.”
Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold its first opening reception of the year on Mon., Jan. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Turner Center Galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center’s exhibit will feature the 18th Annual DrawProject; the 6th Annual Regional Artists Community Exhibit; and Todd Wessel’s “After the Hurricane.” Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided.
Read More
(l-r): Amber Oveart, Leslie Hersh, Justin Watford, and Crystal Watford stand by the Turner Center for the Arts annual Snow Village display. In 2014, the Snow Village was donated to the Center by Joan Byrne and has been a source of Christmas joy to young and old alike.
Read More
After more than two years of planning and fundraising, the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station breaks ground at 512 N. Ashley Street, on the campus of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. The projected grand opening of this regional-serving educational resource is scheduled for early December 2025.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Gogh Green, an upscale art resale event, on Mon., Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 pm at 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta. Patrons will be allowed to take home their purchases knowing their support of this event will benefit different educational programs provided by the Turner Center for the Arts.
Read MoreSome of the Annette Howell Turner Center’s longstanding programs are literary arts offerings. Dr. Cheryl Carvajal leads the free writers leagues for youth and adults at the Turner Center weekly and assists with coordinating the Turner Center’s annual “Art of Writing” contest. She describes how writing has shaped her life and how writing can inspire others.
Read MoreSeveral opportunities are still available for artists who were financially impacted by recent hurricane events. Application procedures for the two funding opportunities below are easily accessible.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will present BACH to the Future – Tuesday, November 19, from 7-9pm, at the Turner Center for the Arts, 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta. Tickets are $25/ea at the door.
BACH to the Future, led by chart-topping pianist Michael Silverman, takes classical music into the modern age! Imagine the classics – Bach, Beethoven, Mozart – performed in exciting new ways… modern jazz, African, and Latin rhythms. BACK to the Future brings an exciting, whimsical approach to the most beloved music of all time, and some of the most interesting cutting-edge instruments you’ll ever see. All members are world renowned performers, best-selling authors, and highly acclaimed composers. This is a show you won’t want to miss!
Read MoreKreea Chakraborty has participated and placed in three of the Turner Center’s Annual “Art of Writing” Contests. Each contest awards $2,500 in cash prizes and the opportunity to be published to regional middle and high school students for works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Chakraborty is a testimony for how the Turner Center’s literary programming has progressed her writing as both an art and a skill.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is accepting nominations for the Lena Bosch Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement of the arts in our community through involvement with the Turner Center.
Read More
Loading view.
Calendar of Events
S Sun
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
1 event,
Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
-
Youth Winter Art Camp – SOLD OUT!
Youth Winter Art Camp – SOLD OUT!
Sleigh bells ring, feel the cheer…Youth Winter Art Camp is finally here! Enrich your child(ren)’s creative talents in Winter Art Camps! Campers will explore a variety of materials – including...
6 events,
Kids Pottery Workshop
Kids Pottery Workshop
Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....
Young Writers League (YOWL) Meeting
Young Writers League (YOWL) Meeting
Are you a youth who longs to write? Do you have a story to tell? Join us for the Young Online Writers League! Students write poetry and prose, discuss one...
Glass Arts Open Studio
Glass Arts Open Studio
Open Studio meets 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month | 11am-1pm Want more time to practice your preferred glass art technique? In this class, the instructor will be present...
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Class meets weekly on Saturdays in four-week sessions | Noon-2pm Is it your dream to be a 2-D Animator? In this beginner-friendly class, students will dive into Adobe Animate and...
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 1pm-4pm Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is...
0 events,
4 events,
Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Class meets every Monday evening | 5-6pm Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! These classes are designed to allow students to learn how to play guitar by covering the...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
1 event,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Stained Glass Class – SOLD OUT!
Stained Glass Class – SOLD OUT!
Class meets 1st Thursday of each month | 6-9pm In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn the basics of stained-glass art! Class material includes designing, cutting, soldering and framing the...
1 event,
7 events,
5th Annual Art of Writing Contest Entry Deadline
We invite you to write about what courage means to you. This is an open topic. Writing ideas include times that courage is needed to grow, change, or create. What...
Adult Pottery Workshop – SOLD OUT!
Adult Pottery Workshop – SOLD OUT!
Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10am – 1pm In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a functional or decorative ceramic...
Young Writers League (YOWL) Meeting
Young Writers League (YOWL) Meeting
Are you a youth who longs to write? Do you have a story to tell? Join us for the Young Online Writers League! Students write poetry and prose, discuss one...
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Class meets weekly on Saturdays in four-week sessions | Noon-2pm Is it your dream to be a 2-D Animator? In this beginner-friendly class, students will dive into Adobe Animate and...
Youth Drawing Class
Youth Drawing Class
Class meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 1-3pm Do you have a youth who loves to draw? Looking for a way to help your child grow their artistic skills?...
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 1pm-4pm Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is...
1 event,
5 events,
Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Class meets every Monday evening | 5-6pm Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! These classes are designed to allow students to learn how to play guitar by covering the...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
1 event,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
1 event,
Fused Glass Class
Fused Glass Class
Class meets 2nd Thursday of each month | 6-8pm In this class, students learn the basics of working with fusible sheet glass! Class material includes cutting and assembling glass and...
0 events,
6 events,
Glass Arts Open Studio
Glass Arts Open Studio
Open Studio meets 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month | 11am-1pm Want more time to practice your preferred glass art technique? In this class, the instructor will be present...
Ceramics Open Studio
Ceramics Open Studio
Open Studios meet the 3rd OR 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM OR 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Class meets weekly on Saturdays in four-week sessions | Noon-2pm Is it your dream to be a 2-D Animator? In this beginner-friendly class, students will dive into Adobe Animate and...
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 1pm-4pm Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is...
Craft Academy
Craft Academy
Class meets 3rd Saturday of each month | 2-4pm In this class, students get crafty to explore various techniques and materials! Each class will focus on a new project that...
0 events,
5 events,
Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Class meets every Monday evening | 5-6pm Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! These classes are designed to allow students to learn how to play guitar by covering the...
Paints & Pastries
Paints & Pastries
Class meets 2nd Monday of each month This beginner-friendly class is an excellent way to try your hand at acrylics or to brush up on your skills! Students will paint...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Paint & Sip
Paint & Sip
Class meets 2nd Tuesday of each month In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create an abstract work of art! Class material includes basic painting techniques, color theory,...
2 events,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
1 event,
Flameworking 101 Class – SOLD OUT!
Flameworking 101 Class – SOLD OUT!
Class meets 3rd Thursday of each month | 6-8pm In this class, which requires no previous experience, students will learn how to melt and shape glass rods at the torch...
0 events,
6 events,
Colored Pencil Workshop
Colored Pencil Workshop
Saturday, January 25 | 9am-4pm | 1 hour lunch break It’s time to sharpen your pencils and improve your artistic skills in this one-day workshop! Students will gain an introduction...
-
Fiber Art Journal Class
Fiber Art Journal Class
Saturday, January 25 | 10am-4pm | 1-hour lunch break Class meets the 4th Saturday of each month | 10am-1pm Begin journaling in 2025, with an artistic twist - journal using...
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Animation in the Afternoon – SOLD OUT!
Class meets weekly on Saturdays in four-week sessions | Noon-2pm Is it your dream to be a 2-D Animator? In this beginner-friendly class, students will dive into Adobe Animate and...
Ceramics Open Studio
Ceramics Open Studio
Open Studios meet the 3rd OR 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM OR 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 1pm-4pm Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is...
4 events,
Raku Firing Sessions
Raku Firing Sessions
Sessions meet the 4th Sunday of each month | 9:45am-3:45pm, hour-and-a-half increments For students interested in a reduction firing technique, Raku Firing Sessions allow first hand experience in loading raku...
Raku Firing Sessions
Raku Firing Sessions
Sessions meet the 4th Sunday of each month | 9:45am-3:45pm, hour-and-a-half increments For students interested in a reduction firing technique, Raku Firing Sessions allow first hand experience in loading raku...
Raku Firing Sessions
Raku Firing Sessions
Sessions meet the 4th Sunday of each month | 9:45am-3:45pm, hour-and-a-half increments For students interested in a reduction firing technique, Raku Firing Sessions allow first hand experience in loading raku...
Raku Firing Sessions
Raku Firing Sessions
Sessions meet the 4th Sunday of each month | 9:45am-3:45pm, hour-and-a-half increments For students interested in a reduction firing technique, Raku Firing Sessions allow first hand experience in loading raku...
5 events,
Galleries Closed
Turner Center for the Arts galleries are closed every Monday, unless otherwise noted. Please call the main office at 229.247.2787 if you need assistance.
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Beginning Guitar Lessons
Class meets every Monday evening | 5-6pm Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! These classes are designed to allow students to learn how to play guitar by covering the...
IMPROVment®
IMPROVment®
Class meets Mondays | 5-6pm Learn to move in response to music and other auditory cues! These classes offer students the ability to use movement to create art. Through dance...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
1 event,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
Weekday Pottery Class
Weekday Pottery Class
Mondays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm | Tuesdays 6-8 pm | Wednesdays 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating with clay, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,...
2 events,
Glass Mosaics Workshop
Glass Mosaics Workshop
Class meets 4th Thursday of each month | 6-8pm In this workshop, students will use specialty tools to cut and shape sheet glass, then glue the glass into a colorful...
-
Presenter Series: REZA – Edge of Illusion
Presenter Series: REZA – Edge of Illusion
With over 1.5 million tickets sold globally and more than 150 million viewers on major television networks (including his own television specials and appearances on Duck Dynasty, Penn & Teller:...
0 events,
4 events,
Kids Pottery Workshop
Kids Pottery Workshop
Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....
Glass Arts Open Studio
Glass Arts Open Studio
Open Studio meets 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month | 11am-1pm Want more time to practice your preferred glass art technique? In this class, the instructor will be present...
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Writers League (OWL) Meeting
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 1pm-4pm Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations Welcome to the Online Writers League! This is...
Kids Pottery Workshop
Kids Pottery Workshop
Workshop meets 1st Saturday of each month | 10am – Noon OR 2-4pm Youth students explore the world of clay through hand-building to make a functional or decorative ceramic piece....