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CONSIDERING THE QUINLAN FOR YOUR SPECIAL EVENT?
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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. 
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You may bring in your own alcoholic 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.

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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 

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"The Quinlan is the perfect blend of an elegant and creative space. Just big enough to have a good sized wedding, but small enough that every detail is special and the event feels intimate. The Quinlan staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they go above and beyond to ensure your event runs smoothly. The sculpture garden is a truly beautiful space, and the galleries inside house gorgeous artwork! Everyone who has seen pictures from our wedding has been blown away by how striking the venue was. I'd recommend them in a heart beat."
- Kate, Got Hitched at the Q: October 20, 2018

"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 garden 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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  • HOME
  • QUINLAN MEMBERSHIP
  • 43nd GALA Exhibition
    • Call For Artists
  • EXHIBITIONS
    • 2020 Winter Exhibition
    • Past exhibitions >
      • 73rd Members' Exhibition
      • 2020 Fall
      • 2020 Spring
      • 2019 Winter Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions 2019 >
        • Fifth Virginia Avery Memorial "Reflections" Juried Art Exhibition Awards
      • Summer Exhibitions 2019
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • Spring Exhibitions 2019
      • Youth Art Month 2019
      • 2019 GALA
      • 2019 GALA RED CARPET PHOTOS
      • 72nd Annual Members' Exhibition
      • 71st Annual Members' Exhibition
      • FALL EXHIBITIONS
      • Pentamerous Photography & Folk Art Show
      • 2018 Spring Exhibitions
      • 2018 Youth Art Month >
        • YAM & YMAS Winners
      • GALA 2018 Exhibition
      • Winter (17-18) Exhibitions
      • 2017 Fall Exhibitions
      • 70th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • 2017 Summer Exhibitions
      • 2017 Spring Exhibitions
      • GALA 2017- Geoffrey Johnson Artist Guest of Honor
      • Winter Exhibitions 2016-2017
      • 69th Annual Members Exhibition
      • 2016 Fall Exhibitions
      • 2016 Summer Exhibitions
      • 2016 Spring Exhibitions
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2016 >
        • YAM Winners
      • GALA 2016 >
        • Photo Gallery
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 68th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions 2015
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2015
      • HOME FOLK: A Celebration of Folk Art >
        • ART CARS
      • Spring Exhibitions
      • GALA 2015
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 67th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • Fall Exhibitions - 2014
      • Summer 2014
      • Spring Exhibitions-2014
      • 2014 Youth Art Month >
        • 2014 Youth Art Month Winners
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • 66th Annual Members' Exhibition
      • The Traveling Show
      • Inspired Georgia
      • Fall Exhibitions
      • Summer Exhibitions (ASMA)
      • Spring Exhibitions 2013
      • YOUTH ART MONTH 2013
      • GALA 2013
      • Winter Exhibitions
      • Dog and Pony Show
      • 65th Annual Members Exhibition
      • TULA Art Center Artists -summer 2012
      • Folk Art - summer 2012
      • Spring 2012
  • NEWS
    • NEW Director at the Q!
  • CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
    • Classes for Adults
    • Workshops
    • Pottery Classes and Information
    • Veterans Mosaic Workshop - free
    • Helpful info. and payment policies
    • Precious Timepieces - Unique gifts
    • Girl Scout Badges
    • Educators Resources
    • National Art Honors Society
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • CALL FOR ARTISTS
  • RENT THE Q
    • What does it cost?
    • Photos
    • Contact us
  • SUPPORT US
    • Donations
    • Healing Through the Arts Programming
    • Sponsor us
    • Get Grounded!
  • GIFT SHOP
  • INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
  • FINE ART CONSULTANTS
  • AFFILIATES - LINKS
    • Georgia Art League
  • ABOUT
    • DIRECTIONS
  • Sara A. Oakley