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Upcoming Events 

​Ekphrasis for the Masses  

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

December 9, 2025

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2026 Dates ​

January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026

​July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026

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Members' Concert 

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Members' Only | RSVP required
​2:00 PM 
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Located in the Jonathan Mansfield Gallery at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center.  

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Ornament Painting Party with YPAC

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
​Cost: $20 per person | $70 for a family of four | All Ages
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Join us in a family friendly paint night! BYOB and all supplies are included. ​
Located in the Jonathan Mansfield Gallery at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center.  ​ 

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Paws for a Claus

Saturday, December 20, 2025 | All Ages | Open to the Public 
​11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

​Meet and greet shelter dogs, customize paw ornaments, and write a letter to Santa while sipping hot chocolate. Help decorate our Donation Tree to support animals in need. The first adoption on site comes with a complimentary Quinlan Friends & Family Membership, granting free access to over 1,400 institutions nationwide.

Miracle on Green Street-Movie Night 

Saturday, December 20, 2025 | Ages 4-12 | $35
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Holiday Fun for Kids While You Shop!

Go holiday shopping while your children enjoy a safe, engaging, and festive experience. Our program includes family-friendly holiday movies, hands-on craft activities, and sweet treats like s’mores—all designed to spark creativity and holiday cheer.

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2026 Events 

48th Annual GALA - Fine Art Auction 

Preview Night: Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30PM – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 6:30PM – GALA SPONSORS & MEDALLION
​MEMBERS ONLY
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​47th GALA – Fine Art Auction: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:30PM
​Black-tie | Tickets required.

2026 Q Ball

Saturday, October 24 | 7:00 PM
Attire Theme: TBD
Ballroom at the Ramsey Conference Center at Lanier Tech
​Band: Atlanta Groove Factory | Catering & Host Bar: Epting Events
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Past Events

2025 K–12 Butterfly Art Contest

See 2025 Winners! – K–12 Butterfly Art Contest ​

​We are excited to present the winning entries from the 2025 K–12 Butterfly Art Contest. This annual event celebrates the artistic talents of students from kindergarten through 12th grade, showcasing their creativity through butterfly-themed artwork. 

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2025 Pottery & Art Market 

November 14 ,15, and 16, 2025
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Friday, November 14: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday, November 15: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sunday, November 16: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

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