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Location and Hours of OperationWe are located at:
514 Green Street NE, Gainesville, Georgia, 30501 Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sundays: Closed HistoryCelebrating more than 60 years of unparalleled excellence in visual arts programming, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center is north Georgia’s premier arts organization. From humble origins as a sketch club and founded as the Gainesville Art Association in 1946, the Quinlan has grown into a well-respected regional arts organization known for its commitment to quality visual arts programming and educational opportunities. In 1955, Leslie F. Quinlan deeded the land for the center, "not as a gift, but as an investment in the cultural future of the community." Renovated and expanded in 2004, the center is today known for its commitment to excellence, quality programming and educational opportunities for all ages and all stages of artistic development. Located on historic Green Street in downtown Gainesville, the center is host to at least at least seven rotations of up to 20 exhibitions annually, workshops instructed by nationally and internationally recognized artists, a quarterly class schedule with courses in all media for both children and adults, summer art camps for kids, a museum-quality gift shop featuring original art created by local artists, and other special events for the community. Whether you are an artist, art appreciator, instructor, collector, or simply a student, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center is THE place to nurture your creativity in northeast Georgia. Our Mission is "Bringing visual arts to life and to the life of the community"
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Amanda K. McClure, Executive Director A Cum Laude graduate of the University of Georgia in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. Amanda pursued graduate work at Georgia State University with a focus on Italian Medieval and Renaissance Art. She interned in the Registrar's Office at the High Museum of Art in the summer of 2000, and worked for a year as an Assistant Conservator for an Atlanta based Fine Art Conservation and Restoration Firm. Amanda is thrilled to be part of the Quinlan team and strives to meet every new challenge with a positive attitude.
Paula E. Lindner, Assistant Director Paula Lindner is a graduate of Brenau University, where she received a BFA in Arts Management. Currently residing in Flowery Branch with her husband, Heath, and their three dogs, Paula has been a Hall County resident for over ten years. Prior to joining the Quinlan team she was employed at the Jacqueline Casey Hudgen's Children's Art Museum where she was a tour guide and coordinated the before care and after care programs. Paula professes that she feels very blessed to be working in such a beautiful building surrounded by such amazing art and dedicated staff! (Professional photography services provided by Celestial Studios (678) 989-0013) Board of TrusteesClick HERE for the current list of Board Members of the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. Capital CampaignLearn more about how you can contribute to the arts in Northeast Georgia, click here Driving DirectionsFrom Atlanta: Take I-85 North to I-985 to exit 22 (Gainesville/E.E. Butler Parkway/ Brenau University) Turn LEFT off of the exit onto E.E. Butler Parkway. (This road is also called Route 129/ 11, also called Athens Highway). Drive approximately 2 miles E. E. Butler becomes Green Street. You will pass teh Post Office on your right ant the Times News on your left. The Quinlan is about 1/3 of a mile past this point. Turn RIGHT onto Candler Street. We are located on the corner of Candler and Green Street. You will see a limestone sign that says "Quinlan Visual Arts Center." From 400 North Take 400 North to exit 17 (Gainesville). If you are coming downtown Atlanta there is a 50 cent toll. Turn RIGHT off onto Keith Bridge Rd./ GA-306. Move into left lane as right lane is turn only. Drive approximately 1 mile. Turn RIGHT onto Brown's Bridge Road/ G-369. This is the second light after you exit 400. Drive approximately 16 miles. As you come into Gainesville Brown's Bridge becomes Jesse Jewel Parkway. Turn left onto E. E. Butler Parkway (Holiday Inn on SW corner, Wachovia on SE corner, Regions on NE corner.) E. E. Butler becomes Green Street. You will pass teh Post Office on your right ant the Times News on your left. The Quinlan is about 1/3 of a mile past this point. Turn RIGHT onto Candler Street. We are located on the corner of Candler and Green Street. You will see a limestone sign that says "Quinlan Visual Arts Center." From Points East: Take I-85 south to Exit 137 (Pendergrass/ Gainesville/Athens) GA Route 129/11 - note: exit numbers are liable to change. Turn Right off the exit onto GA 129/11- Athens Highway. Drive Approximately 17 miles to the Quinlan. Athens Highway will become E.E. Butler Parkway. E. E. Butler becomes Green Street. You will pass teh Post Office on your right ant the Times News on your left. The Quinlan is about 1/3 of a mile past this point. Turn RIGHT onto Candler Street. We are located on the corner of Candler and Green Street. You will see a limestone sign that says "Quinlan Visual Arts Center."
For printable driving directions and a map, click HERE. Artists, Are You Interested in Exhibiting?Many artists approach us with the desire to showcase their work at the Quinlan. To learn more about the application process, please click HERE for our Artist Submission Guidelines. |
