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Events 

​Scroll down for more event listings. Each event is listed in chronological order by date.

Upcoming Events 

​Ekphrasis for the Masses  
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Ekphrasis is the art of writing a vivid, often dramatic, verbal description of a work of visual art, and the Quinlan is now hosting monthly ekphrastic poetry readings.
Second Tuesday of Each Month
July 8, 2025
August 12, 2025
​September 9, 2025

October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 9, 2025
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Connections in Color: A Mental Health Art Contest 
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Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 1:00-6:00 PM
An art contest for 8th -12 grade | Cash prizes
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2025 Q Ball
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Saturday, October 25 | 7:00 PM
Attire Theme:
THE HISTORY OF MUSIC
Ballroom at the Ramsey Conference Center at Lanier Tech
​Band: Rhythm Nation | Catering & Host Bar: Epting Events

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Past Events

47th Annual GALA - Fine Art Auction 
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Preview Night: Thursday, February 27 at 5:30PM – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, February 28 at 6:30PM – GALA SPONSORS & MEDALLION
​MEMBERS ONLY
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th GALA – Fine Art Auction: Saturday, March 1 at 6:30PM | Black-tie | Tickets required.
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​Pottery and Art Market 
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November 14 - November 16, 2025
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Friday, November 14: 9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, November 15: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, November 16: 10 AM to 6 PM
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​Butterfly Release Art Contest 
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September 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 5:00 PM 
K - 12 butterfly art competition. Cash prizes. Free to participate. 
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Spring Exhibition Artist Talk
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Saturday May 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Open to the public | Light bites available 
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  • HOME
  • Education
    • Quinlan School of Art
    • Adults
    • Workshops >
      • One Day Workshops
    • Summer Art Camps
    • Educators Resources
  • Exhibitions
    • Past Exhibitions
  • Engagement
  • BECOME A MEMBER
  • SUPPORT US
    • INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
    • Donations
    • Sponsor us
  • IN THE NEWS
  • ABOUT
    • Staff and Board
    • YPAC
    • History