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2016 GALA PHOTOS 

38th Annual GALA Fine Art Auction

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The Fine Art Auction is NOW ON VIEW through Saturday, March 5th. Please come to the Quinlan to preview the pieces that will be in the live and silent auction during the 38th Annual GALA Fine Art Auction, Saturday, March 5th at 6:30 PM. Collector's Preview Night: A reception with the artists is Thursday, March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. A selection of works that will be on sale are in the 2016 Catalog. Copies have been mailed to ticket holders only.

Artist Guest of Honor Roseta Santiago will be in attendance at the event on Saturday, March 5th. Read the full article about this amazing artist in the online issue of HOME magazine or click HERE.

List of GALA Artist Award Winners are below (please scroll down to see the listing).


CALL 770-536-2575 to be placed on a waiting list for GALA tickets. 

Call 770.536.2575 for more information. This event is presented by Willis Investment Counsel.

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GALA Artist Award Winners

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1st Place Winner, artist Roseta Santiago, “Wisdom”, oil

Congratulations to Quinlan’s GALA Artists Winners
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The Quinlan Visual Arts Center annual Gala Art Auction is the most popular fundraising tradition. As both the first major Quinlan exhibition and event of 2016, the 38th Annual Gala Art Auction features the highest caliber original art work by local, regional and national talents. This year artwork was juried by appraiser Charles Pharr, Jr., ISA, AM of Aardvark Antiques.

1st Place: Roseta Santiago, “Wisdom”, oil
2nd Place: Junko Ono Rothwell, "Stream in the Meadow”, pastel
3rd Place: David Wendel, “Daydream”, acrylic
HM: Mary Frances Hull, “Two Bad Llamas”, tin can mosaic  
HM: Esther Deen, “Hazy Marshscape”, oil
HM: Kim Karelson, “Bower of White”, oil
HM: Jane Taylor, “Picasso’s Clown”, sculpture

PHOTO GALLERY

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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