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He works from a procession of journal entries that capture his memories and inventive imagery as they flow from within. Fantastic characters of joyous couples, religious iconography and guitar players dwell in this imaginative world. Cruz’s influences have been his hometown of Veracruz, Mexico and his mother. She has been a powerful force in his art, the memory of her gracious and warm nature urging him to experience each moment completely. Cruz currently lives and works in Valdosta, Georgia. |
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Annette
Howell Turner Center for the Arts
The Annette
Howell Turner Center for the Arts, operated by the Lowndes/Valdosta
Arts commission, presents monthly exhibits of works by local, national
and international artists. The Center moved to a new 17,000-square-foot
facility in spring 2003. The new Center has four rotating galleries,
including a children's gallery, and a permanent gallery featuring
East African art from the Center's collection. The Center is open |
Lowndes/Valdosta
Arts Commission Many of the area cultural activities are coordinated by the Lowndes/Valdosta Arts Commission, a non-profit organization supported by the city, county and state, local companies and individuals. The Commission is headquartered at the new Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. 527 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta GA. 247-2787 www.lvac.org |
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The 'Dosta Playhouse |
Valdosta State University Fine Arts Gallery The VSU Fine Arts Gallery, located in the Fine Arts Building, is open to the public and offers frequent exhibits. 333-5835 |
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Humor Original humor, satire, and parody with a southern twist from the keyboard of a professional troublemaker and raconteur. Features the Daily Egg, Valdosta's humor and commentary ezine; 100 things not to do in Valdosta; and the fresh egg, a monthly humorous short story. |
VSU Theatre The Valdosta State University offers a full season of productions, September through May. Call for information. 229-333-2149 |
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Southern Artists' League The Southern Artists' League was founded in 1989 to serve as a forum for the creative expression of artists in Georgia and Florida. Professional and aspiring artists who are SAL members benefit from juried and non-juried exhibitions, peer support, art field trips, discounts, Sunday life drawing sessions, informative monthly programs, art movie nights, and the sharing of information. |
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THE LITTLE ACTORS' THEATRE For more information about the Little Actors' Productions visit their web site at http://www.littleactorsvaldosta.com Phone: 229.244.8282
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South Georgia Folklife Project The South Georgia Folklife project is a project of the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University to identify, document, encourage and present through public programs, the traditional arts and folklife of South Georgia. Recent activities include teacher workshops, photo and audio documentation of South Georgia traditions, traveling exhibitions on folklife and the wiregrass ways radio series. Call for information. |
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Valdosta Web Designs-updated Nov 1st, 2006 by Barbara Hill-Webmaster |
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Applying wild colors with fervent brushwork, Efrain Cruz paints
with intensity well beyond the norm. Soaked with spirituality, deep-rooted
history and self-exploration, Cruz pours all of himself into each
piece, while remaining a modest and soft-spoken individual. “I
paint of my people and from my people, my family, my friends, and
God because He is special and they believe in me,” says Cruz. “My
life in Mexico gave a brilliant stimulation to a life of painting.”