BIENNIAL QUAD-STATE EXHIBIT

*Award Winners Listed to the Right, Honorable Mentions Below

         The Biennial Quad-State Exhibition will opened on Friday, June 5 with a “Meet the Artists” opening reception.

            The judge for the exhibition this year was Mr. Jim Schmidt, Owner and CEO of Schmidt Contemporary Art, St. Louis, MO.  Initially he reviewed 274 digital entries submitted by 96 artists from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri and selected 90 pieces by 48 artists.  The judge then traveled to Quincy to select the award-winning works. The exhibit comprised of photographs, paintings, sculptural works, mixed media and fine art prints, will fill the Art Centers galleries. Regional artists selected for inclusion in this exhibit are:  Gregg Boyer, Jeffrey M. Bruce, Rebecca Butler, Jan Clough, Don Crouch, Jack Crouch, Joan Green, Robert Kennon, Bruce Morton, Kathleen C. Nassery, John Nelson, Carol Nichols, Cherie Sampson, John Schneider, Kay Sutherland, Lisa Wigoda, Peggy Wyman and Bill Yates.

            The exhibit will continue during regular gallery hours through Friday July 10, 2009. Support for the exhibition has been provided by co-sponsors: Cay Barnum, Great River Aviation LLC, Bill and Melissa Holden, Lela Lindsay, Mary C. Miller, M.D., P.C., Jean Reddington and Dennis R. Williams.  In addition the Art Center’s members and the Illinois Arts Council, an Agency of the State have provided support for the exhibition.
           
            The exhibition is open to members of the public. Art Center members may visit at no charge.  There is a suggested donation for non-members of $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for seniors, students and children. The Quincy Art Center is located at 1515 Jersey Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, noon – 4:00 p.m.; also Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.  For additional information call (217) 223-5900.

If you are interested in bringing in a group, setting up a tour or would like more information regarding this program, please call Cathy at 223-5900, e-mail at ccodd@quincyartcenter.org.