The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host the 8th annual ARToberfest on Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Turner Center Art Park, located at 605 N. Patterson St. The event is free and open to the public. The festival observes National Arts & Humanities Month, celebrates the talent of local and regional artists, and highlights the arts’ remarkable impact on community life. ARToberfest will take place.
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of writing a book? Imagined capturing the rich history of your family, business, or hometown in print? Or envisioned a world of your own creation brought to life between the covers of a book bearing your name?
The 2025 Turner Center Literary Fair, on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is everyone’s opportunity to take a meaningful step toward those dreams. Designed to connect aspiring writers with seasoned authors, the Literary Fair bridges the gap between imagination and publication. Read More
Valdosta, GA – The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is proud to announce the 2025 Turner Center Literary Fair, taking place on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Turner Center Galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street, in Valdosta. Read More
The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold a new gallery exhibit reception on Mon., August 4, from 5 to 7pm, at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center will feature the works of the Withlacoochee Quilters Guild, Debo Groover, “Flora and Fauna,” and the re-installation of the African Artifact Permanent Collection. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
Read More53 youth received experiences in art education through five youth summer art camps offered by the Turner Center for the Arts. Students enjoyed participating in drawing, painting, mixed media, collage, culinary arts, and ceramics projects. Class disciplines offered during summer camps will continue throughout the year. Visit turnercenter.org/classes or contact Art Education Administrator Hailey Rathmann at [email protected] or 229.247.2787 for full list of available art experiences.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts presents The Backstares for a live Music in the Art Park concert on Fri., July 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park, located at 605 N. Patterson St. The concert, sponsored byLandis International and The Valdosta Daily Times, is free to the public.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts honored Ramiro Santillan with the 2025 Art Educator of the Year award at the Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception on June 9.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will hold an opening reception on Mon., June 9, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center will feature the works of Clyde Butcher, “America the Beautiful,” Leslie Peebles, “Florida Impressions,” the 2nd Annual Glass and Ceramic Art Invitational and the 17th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
Read MoreRecently, Georgia Senator Blake Tillery visited the Children’s Imagination Station to view its progress. As Senate Appropriations Chairman, Sen. Tillery was instrumental in the Center receiving $1 million from the Georgia General Assembly for the Imagination Station, which is expected to open early 2026.
Read MoreThe Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is proud to be identified nationally as a Blue Star Museum. Through a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, and in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, the Turner Center continues to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including the National Guard and Reserve.
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Don't miss HOOTENANNY 2026! Award-winning, internationally acclaimed duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs and percussive dance. Elwood and Aubrey blend... |
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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.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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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...
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Offered in 4-week sessions on Mondays | 5-6pm Next session begins Monday, February 2, 2026 Ready to start playing guitar? That’s fantastic! Join guitarist Matt Savitsky, newest member of the...
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Class meets 2nd Monday of each month | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) Next class is Monday, February 2, 2026 This beginner-friendly class is an excellent way to try your hand...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Class meets 2nd Tuesday of each month | 5:30-8pm (Unless otherwise noted) Next class will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026 In this beginner-friendly class, students will use acrylics to create...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Join instructor/artist Daisy Taylor for this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. Learn foundational watercolor techniques—wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, and soft shading—while gaining confidence with simple sketching and texture. Participants leave with the project...
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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....
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Saturday, February 7 | 10am – Noon Join us for our Sugared Egg Culinary Class! These gorgeous, hollow eggs are made entirely of sugar, with a little window opening, and...
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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.... |
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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.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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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...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Join us for an evening for fun and light refreshments as we raise funds for the Turner Center! In addition to the tournament, the Center will be hosting six Mahjong...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10AM – 1pPM OR 3PM - 6PM In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a...
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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?...
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Workshop meets 2nd Saturday of each month | 10AM – 1pPM OR 3PM - 6PM In this beginner-friendly workshop, students learn about and explore clay through hand-building to create a... |
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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. 
Have you ever had the experience of not making your art because you felt creativity wasn’t speaking to you? We all have had this, but the fact is, creativity is...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, in partnership with Valdosta State University, will present The Strange Case of Lady Liberty, a free America250 program in honor of Black History... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... 
Join artist Cass and learn the basics of comic and manga illustration, including character design, expressive faces, and simple storytelling. The first session focuses on stylized heads using basic forms...
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Join us as we engage with artists Cheri Erdman and Carson Kapp as they discuss their works in "The Zen of Black and White Dances with the Joy of Color,"...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil... |
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Class meets 3rd Saturday of each month Deadline for registration is the Friday before class at 4pm. Join artist Debra Kantelis for a day of creativity! In this class, students...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the... |
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Please join us today, 1-3pm, for a new exhibit opening reception in honor of our Annual Youth Art Month. Event is free and open to the public; light refreshments served.... |
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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.
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating...
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Classes offered on Mondays OR Tuesdays OR Wednesdays | 10am-Noon OR 6-8pm Classes meet on the selected day and time for 4 consecutive weeks Weekday Pottery class instruction includes an introduction to various methods of creating... |
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Offered every Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) | 10AM – 2PM Class begins Thursday, February 5, 2026 This year-round, weekly class provides an intensive focus on traditional oil...
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A Brand New Show from America's Premiere Doo Wop Group The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist!... |
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the...
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Offered the 4th Saturday of each month | 9:45am-12:45pm OR 12:45pm-3:45pm Three hour sessions | Three students max per session Class is held behind the Richard Hill Glass Studio Explore...
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Open studios meet the 3rd & 4th Saturday of each month | Noon-3PM & 4-7PM For more independent Weekday Pottery students, open studios allow more time to work in the... |
