Turner Center for the Arts

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts occupies a renovated historic bank building at 527 N. Patterson Street in downtown Valdosta, Georgia. Completed in 2003 following a community campaign and a naming gift from former Georgia Senator Loyce Turner, the center traces its roots to a local arts organization that dates to the early 1920s. The facility spans 17,000 square feet across seven light-filled art galleries, making it well suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, private recitals, corporate gatherings, and nonprofit events. A state-of-the-art on-site kitchen supports culinary needs, and the center works with a network of local caterers and vendors. The events team offers flexible rental arrangements, with fees that can be negotiated based on the size of the event. Beyond its event offerings, the Turner Center hosts approximately 30 exhibits annually featuring regional and national artists, alongside a permanent collection that includes more than 600 pieces of East African art and over 30 antique European porcelain works.