Jun 05

Turner Center for the Arts Hosts Gallery Opening Reception

By Rebecca Gallagher News

The 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.

May 21

Georgia Senator Blake Tillery Visits the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station on the Turner Center Campus

By Rebecca Gallagher News

Recently, 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.

May 16

Turner Center Named a Blue Star Museum

By Sementha Mathews News

The 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.

May 12

Turner Center Announces a “Call to Artists” for its 2025 Literary Fair

By Casey Van Nortwick News

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host the 2025 Turner Center Literary Fair on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Turner Center Galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson Street, in Valdosta. The Literary Fair will launch the Turner Center’s 6th Annual Art of Writing Contest for area youth, and the event will also highlight the Turner Center’s Young Writers League, Writers League, and other literary resources available at the Center.

May 10

Turner Center Presents Bluegrass/Venezuelan Artists Larry & Joe as the Final Concert of the 2025 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series

By Rebecca Gallagher News

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts presents Larry & Joe, from 7 to 9 pm at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson St., on Fri., May 16, 2025. The concert is the last concert of 10 free live performances in the 2025 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation, The Price-Campbell Foundation, WALB News 10, Lamar Advertising, and the Valdosta Daily Times.

May 05

Turner Center Welcomes Vintage Soul Artist Erica Falls as Part of the 2025 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series

By Rebecca Gallagher News

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts presents Erica Falls, from 7 to 9 pm at the Turner Center Art Park, 605 North Patterson St., on Fri., May 9, 2025. The concert is the ninth of 10 free live performances in the 2025 Levitt AMP Valdosta Music Series, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation, The Price-Campbell Foundation, WALB News 10, Lamar Advertising, and the Valdosta Daily Times.

May 02

Turner Center Announces Recipient of the Lena Bosch Lifetime Achievement Award at 38th Spring Into Art Gala

By Rebecca Gallagher News

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts announced Roberta George as the recipient of the Lena Bosch Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th Spring Into Art Gala, on April 7.

May 01

Turner Center Spotlight: Where Aspiring Artists Become Inspiring Teachers

By Casey Van Nortwick News

The Turner Center offers more than 50 beginner-friendly classes and workshops for youth and adults each month. Instrumental in the success of these programs are a team of two dozen art instructors and assistants, who help students bring their artistic visions to life. Five of these assistant instructors shared their experiences working in art classes, and why they love teaching others.

Apr 29

Turner Center Offers Youth Summer Art Camps

By Casey Van Nortwick News

The Turner Center for the Arts has announced five youth summer art camps available for ages 5-12, with one-day, two-day, and four-day options. All summer camps take place on the Turner Center Campus and are designed to interject imagination and creativity into the summer months. Spots in each camp are limited.

Apr 28

Congratulations to Jessie’s Restaurant & Catering

By Rebecca Gallagher News

Congratulations to Jessie’s Restaurant & Catering, the winner of the 8^th Annual Valdosta Food & Wine Classic Best Dish award for the third year running. The winning dish was chosen from among 10 participating vendors. This year, more than $10,000 was raised to support various educational programs at the Turner Center.

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