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:

Thursday November 7,2024

6:00pm Pines To The People

Bronze Dedication & Public Art Unveiling

The Unvacant Lot Free Entry

Wildlife Arts Festival Kicks Off With A Special Evening To Celebrate The Extraordinary Lives Of Two Beloved Community Leaders. Bronze Sculptures By Paul Rhymer And Walt Matia Will Be Dedicated To Honor And Pay Tribute To Diane Williams Parker And Sallie Sullivan. View The Festival’s Highly-Anticipated Public Art Installation With Work By Local Artists, And Enjoy Light Bites Inspired By Schermer Pecans In Thomasville’s Creative District. Casual Attire.

Saturday, November 9,2024

10:00am Red Hills Rover Rally

Thomasville, Ga Ticketed Event

A Guided, Off-Road Trail Riding Adventure Takes You Through One Of The World’s Most Iconic And Historic Plantation Properties. Lunch, Libations, And Curated Experiences Along The Way Add To This One-Of-A-Kind Experience. Ticketed Event.

6:00pm  Whiskey In The Woods

Birdsong Nature Center Ticketed Event $75 Per Person

Enjoy An Open-Air Concert, Hearty Bites, And Spirits That Are Sure To Keep You Warm. Experience Whiskey The Way Nature Intended – By A Bonfire With Friends, Food By Southern Bleu Catering, And Energizing Music Featuring Jason Byrd And Kason Sellers Band. 21+ Only. No Pets.

Thursday, November 14,2024

10:00am – 12:00pm Art In The Wild

Pebble Hill Plantation $10 Admission

Observe Skilled Wildlife Arts Festival Artists In Action As They Create Masterpieces En Plein Air Amidst The Breathtaking Surroundings Of Pebble Hill Plantation’s Historic Property. $10 Entry At The Gate.

Friday, November 15,2024

7:00pm Fine Art Show Preview Party

Thomasville Center For The Arts An Underwriter-Only Experience

Where Gala Meets Gallery Opening, Our Preview Party Is An Illuminating Evening Celebrating The Mastery Of Sporting And Wildlife Artists And Artisans From Across The Country. Mingle With Friends, Indulge In Decadent Fare By Jb Crumbs, And Be The First To Peruse The Works Of Renowned Artists And Artisans To Enhance Or Start Your Own Fine Art Collection. Attire: Black Tie.

Saturday, November 16,2024

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

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.

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.

Sunday, November 17,2024

12:00– 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.

12:00– 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.

1:00-3:00pm 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.

12:00– 4:00pm Youth Wildlife Walkabout Stations

Thomasville Center For The Arts Free Entry

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.

1:00pm Creative Covey Floral Workshops

Thomasville Center For The Arts Ticketed Event

$125 For Members / $150 For Non-Members

The Red Hills Region Touts Some Of The Finest Flora In The Nation. Guest Floral Designer Canaan Marshall Is Back By Popular Demand To Guide Participants Through The Steps To Bring Natural Elements Into The Home With A Custom Designed Piece To Take Home. Materials And Refreshments Are Provided.

Date:November 7-17,2024

Location:Various Venue In Thomasville, Ga 

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