Thomasville Wildlife Arts Festival

It Is With Great Pleasure That We Invite You To The 29th Wildlife Arts Festival. This Year’s Festival Honors Precious Traditions Of The Past, Recognizes The Beauty Of Our Region And The Talent Of Those Who Transform It Into Art, And Lays The Foundation For The Next Generation Of Passionate Patrons To Move The Festival Forward With Purpose And Care.

It’s Often Difficult To Put Into Words The Big Feelings That Rise From This Pristine Land. Maybe Words Just Don’t Do It Justice. Instead, We Need Art To Tell The Story Of The Rich Life That Surrounds Us In The Red Hills Region. That’s Why Thomasville Center For The Arts And A Band Of Dedicated Volunteers Have Brought The Wildlife Arts Festival To Thomasville For The Past 29 Years To Support Creative Programming At The Center.

All Of Your Favorite Events Will Return, And As Always, We Have Some Fresh New Experiences In Store. Make Plans To Join Us!

Schedule:

10:00am – 4:00pm Fine Art Show & Artisan Market

Thomasville Center For The Arts Free Entry

Explore The Mastery Of Sporting And Wildlife Artists And Artisans From Across The Country Paired With Live Music, Workshops, Family-Friendly Activities, Wildlife Encounters, And Local Flavors Under The Oaks At Our Historic Art Center.

11:00am Wildlife Art Workshop

Thomasville Center For The Arts Ticketed Event

$125 For Members / $150 For Non-Members

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7:30 Pm Bird Dog Bash

Sugar Hill Barn, Pebble Hill Plantation Ticketed Event $150 Per Person

The ‘Come Together’ Party Of The Year For Artists, Sponsors, And Friends With Boot Stomping Music, Bonfires, And A Live Auction Featuring ‘Quick-Draw’ Works From Festival Artists. Place Your Bid At The Art Auction While Enjoying Live Music By Mainstream Band And A Southern Feast By Jb Crumbs. 21+ Only. No Pets.

Tickets On Sale For Center Members Beginning October 7. Any Remaining Tickets Will Open To The Public On October 14.

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10:00am – 4:00pm Jr. Art Competition

Thomasville Center For The Arts Free Entry

The Wildlife Arts Festival Junior Art Competition Encourages Young People To Begin Creatively Thinking About The Natural World. This Year, Artists In Grades Pre-K Through 12th Explore Themes Of Local Plants And Wildlife However They Wish. Come See Their Talents On Display During The Wildlife Arts Festival In Our Downstairs Gallery.

11:00am-1:00pm Beguiled By The Wild Youth Art Workshops

Thomasville Center For The Arts Ticketed Event

Free For Members / $10 For Non-Members

Let Your Child’s Imagination Go Wild Under The Direction Of Artists Dave Junker And Karen Stauffer. Ages 5-17 Will Create A Mini Masterpiece While Learning About Our Local Wildlife And Ecosystems. Materials Are Provided.

10:00am – 4:00pm Youth Wildlife Walkabout Stations

A Youth Centric “Wildlife Walkabout” Features Six Stations Designed To Inspire And Educate Children About Environmental Conservation, Wildlife Knowledge, Local Species Trivia, And Using Nature In Art-Making.

Select Times Land + Lore Education Series

Thomasville Center For The Arts Free Entry

Listen And Learn As Conservationists, Filmmakers, And Storytellers Share About The Importance Of Local Ecosystems Management And Their Experience In Conserving Our Beautiful Land. Watch And Enjoy Feature Films And Be Part Of Conversations And Lectures That Celebrate The Red Hills Region.