CONSIDERING THE QUINLAN FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT?
- No Hidden Fees!
- Choose Your Own Vendors
- Extended Hours (Stay Until Midnight!)
- FREE Family Membership with each Deluxe Rental
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in the historic district of downtown Gainesville, Georgia. Founded in 1946 as the Gainesville Arts Association, the organization has grown into a comprehensive visual arts center offering the community art exhibition and education opportunities as well as a beautiful event venue. Guests are charmed by the natural setting, the sculpture garden with old-growth trees, and the well-appointed indoor and outdoor facilities. A rotating schedule of art exhibitions serves as the perfect backdrop for weddings and receptions. The property also features a catering kitchen, and 5 art galleries for hosting a cocktail hour.
For inside and sculpture garden rental the fee is $2,500, all days.
For inside only rentals the fee is $2,000 on Saturdays, and $1,500 Sunday - Friday.
Are you being required to use a recommended caterer? At the Quinlan we allow you the freedom to select a caterer of your choice giving you the chance to find someone that will cater ultimately to your budget. We also have a catering kitchen included with your rental.
You may bring in your own alcohol beverages at NO ADDITIONAL FEE.
Having to pay for additional guests? Our facility can hold up to 300 guests per event. No hidden fees. No extra charges for additional guests you might have. We have seating available for up to 250 guests.
Looking for a DJ? Or a band? The Quinlan’s central audio system allows you to bring in your own music, saving you over $600.*
*sound checks with your DJ and/or computer/audio equipment are required two weeks prior to event date.
For inside only rentals the fee is $2,000 on Saturdays, and $1,500 Sunday - Friday.
Are you being required to use a recommended caterer? At the Quinlan we allow you the freedom to select a caterer of your choice giving you the chance to find someone that will cater ultimately to your budget. We also have a catering kitchen included with your rental.
You may bring in your own alcohol beverages at NO ADDITIONAL FEE.
Having to pay for additional guests? Our facility can hold up to 300 guests per event. No hidden fees. No extra charges for additional guests you might have. We have seating available for up to 250 guests.
Looking for a DJ? Or a band? The Quinlan’s central audio system allows you to bring in your own music, saving you over $600.*
*sound checks with your DJ and/or computer/audio equipment are required two weeks prior to event date.
For your convenience - you may fill out the rental agreement then either print and mail with deposit, or bring in with deposit, OR save as a PDF and email to info@qvac.org and we'll invoice you for the deposit. Questions? Email or call us at 770-536-2575.
TESTIMONIALS
"We couldn't have picked a better wedding venue!! The Quinlan was absolutely everything we dreamed of and so much more! My now husband and I happened to drive by it one evening and fell in love with the sculpture garden. We put a deposit on the venue the next morning. They were so easy to work with and were very accommodating with everything we needed to make our day exactly what we wanted. Paula was so easy to work with and answered every question I had wonderfully! You will not regret choosing this affordable option for your wedding venue!! " - Lizzy
Got Hitched at the Q: June 11, 2017
"Although the wedding venue at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center is brand new, the experience ran like a well-oiled machine. Everyone at the location was above and beyond helpful, and the flexibility with vendors was a huge help. I did end up using one of their recommended caterers and was extremely impressed; the food was delicious, the servers/bartenders were professionals and the execution of the evening was completely smooth. As I mentioned, we were able to select our own vendors and provide our own beer, wine and liquor, which kept our added costs low. The venue itself is beautiful, and you get the ENTIRE space for the ENTIRE weekend! It was so nice to be able to set up a little on Friday evening, have all day to continue set-up on Saturday, and finalize the leftover clean-up on Sunday. There was no rush and very little fuss. We took advantage of both the outdoor and indoor facilities, both of which were lovely. The gallery was perfect for cocktail hour with a slide show while the scultpure garden with its gorgeous old-growth trees was a graceful backdrop for our ceremony and fun outdoor reception. My groom and I had the wedding of our dreams and we couldn't recommend this venue enough!" - Malerie
Got Hitched at the Q: May 7, 2016
Got Hitched at the Q: June 11, 2017
"Although the wedding venue at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center is brand new, the experience ran like a well-oiled machine. Everyone at the location was above and beyond helpful, and the flexibility with vendors was a huge help. I did end up using one of their recommended caterers and was extremely impressed; the food was delicious, the servers/bartenders were professionals and the execution of the evening was completely smooth. As I mentioned, we were able to select our own vendors and provide our own beer, wine and liquor, which kept our added costs low. The venue itself is beautiful, and you get the ENTIRE space for the ENTIRE weekend! It was so nice to be able to set up a little on Friday evening, have all day to continue set-up on Saturday, and finalize the leftover clean-up on Sunday. There was no rush and very little fuss. We took advantage of both the outdoor and indoor facilities, both of which were lovely. The gallery was perfect for cocktail hour with a slide show while the scultpure garden with its gorgeous old-growth trees was a graceful backdrop for our ceremony and fun outdoor reception. My groom and I had the wedding of our dreams and we couldn't recommend this venue enough!" - Malerie
Got Hitched at the Q: May 7, 2016
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