Saturday, October 1st, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
the public is invited to enjoy the Quincy Art Center's Artoberfest Fundraiser.
The Art Center events include children's art activities, "Bowl- Appetit", (one of a kind ceramic bowls hand-crafted and painted will be for sale), a silent auction, entertainment on the Park Districts Showmobile, food and refreshments, and the exhibition reception for the next two exhibits Teapots: Formal to Fanciful and Stephanie Dean: Modern Groceries.
All of these activities will take place on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center at1515 Jersey (one block off 16th and Maine). All proceeds from this event will benefit the Art Center's programs.
Events Taking Place 11 a.m - 3 p.m
Schedule of Special Events
- 11 - 11:30 Heinze DAnce Academy
- 11:30 - 2:30 Q City Carriage Rides
- 11:40 - 12:30 Al Beck -- Poetry Readings
- 11:45 - 12:15 Legacy Martial Arts
- 12:00 - ... Free Wine Tasting with Jerry Kruse
- 12:30 - 2:30 Teapot Demonstration with Rachel Bleil
- 1:15 - 1:45 Gem City Gymnastics
- 2 - 2:30 Vancil Performing Arts
- TBA Announcement of Recipients of Silent Art Auction Items and Drawing
The following corporations, businesses, and individuals are generously sponsoring Artoberfest: Kohl Cash and Carry Showroom, WGEM, Quincy Herald Whig, Kohl's Care, Shottenkirk, County Market, Q City Horse & Carriage Service, Quincy Park District, Quincy Public Library, Patrick's, Boyer's Boots and Shoe Repair, Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, First Bankers Trust, Quincy Medical Group, Meg Nagel, Bruce & Lori Kruse, Michale & Sharon Troup, Dr. John & Kathy Bozdech, and Friends of the Art Center. Funding has also been provided in part through the generosity of the Illinois Art Council, an agency of the State by MGJTAF and the business and individual members of the Quincy Society of Fine Arts and the Quincy Art Center.
Art Center Gallery hours are 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. There is no charge for Quincy Art Center members for the opening reception or to view the exhibits. During normal viewing hours there is a $3.00 admission charge for non-members and $1.00 for seniors, students, and children. Thursdays are FREE admission.
