The Art Center
February. 7, 2026
Feb. 7, 2026

Downtown Art Walk – Grand Opening of Quincy Art Gallery on 6th!


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Downtown Art Walk

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Downtown Art Walk! Please enjoy the photos of the event below. This year, we look forward to hosting area artists for a special day of talks and demonstrations at the grand opening of Quincy Art Center’s new art gallery, The Quincy Art Gallery on 6th!

Located at 127 N 6th Street (the current home of Yellow Kiss Boutique), The Art Gallery on 6th will showcase the talents of local and regional artists YEAR ROUND with a mission to showcase and promote the work of both established and emerging artists. We look forward to joining The District and bringing art to Quincy’s vibrant downtown.

The grand opening of The Art Gallery on 6th will take place on April 25th, 2026. Please stay tuned for more information on the day’s activities and exhibiting artists. If you are interested in exhibiting at our gallery in the future, please contact Elizabeth Swick, Director of Exhibitions, at [email protected] for application information.

Featured Artists

Chris Taylor at 644 Maine – Chris Taylor’s first solo exhibit titled “Half Full” is meant to inspire and ignite conversation.  The pieces draw on his real life experiences and those of his peers.

Martha Walden at Quincy Audiology – Martha Walden is a self taught visual artist who has been drawing and creating these past several decades for her own enjoyment. This exhibit is representative of works completed over the past 15 years. As you will see, her style, medium, and palette have changed, though she is still partial to bold primary colors, and always likes to incorporate bits of ephemera in the pieces. She will have a table set up for visitors to create some abstract art of their own using a Gelli Press and acrylic paints, printed on quality hot press watercolor paper.

David Maas at Udry Jewelry – featuring a variety of 2-D works with subject matters ranging from close-ups, pop related figures, fish prints (yes, using real fish), and abstracts influenced by landscape, along with figure drawings “overdosed” with extreme foreshortening techniques.

Jennifer Bock Nelson and Little Forest Cabin at Sweet Apricot – Check out the beautiful and meticulous works from artist Jennifer Bock Nelson, prints and originals available, and nature inspired ceramic works by Little Forest Cabin, designed for both display and function.

Carol Clay Mann and Moon Blossom at Thyme Square Bakery & Café – Carol Clay-Mann is an artist living in Quincy, Illinois. Originally from Hannibal, Missouri, she is versatile in many media, but fiber as media and nature as subject are dear to her soul. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Louisiana State University, taught public school art for 27 years, and is currently teaching part time at Culver -Stockton College and the Quincy Art Center. She is enjoying semi-retirement making art and gardening.

Steve Ryan at Quincy Brewing Company – Steve Ryan will be hosting demonstrations in The Garden, followed by the smooth sounds of Jazmin, the jazz trio, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Austin Roberts at The Pour Haus

Golden Collective at the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

The Woodworkers Guild at 8te Open

Kelly Eddington and Bill Yates at Square Music Company – Watercolorist, Kelly Eddington will be showcasing her never-before-seen-in-our-area series featuring the band U2. Previously displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Illinois State Museum, as well as a few being part of the Little Museum of Dublin’s permanent collection. It’s no wonder Bono said her work is “brilliant.” Kelly will be hanging around Square Music during the event and would love to talk all things U2 and watercolor with you. Painter, Bill Yates will have on display some of his vibrant and playful paintings that, for many viewers, evokes music in their mind. 

Children’s Art Activity at the Quincy Children’s Museum

Nevin McNally at Popp’n On Maine

Kathleen Burnett at Domestics, Etc.

Andrew Hogge at Loyd’s Gifts & Collectibles – Andrew Hogge is an award winning Quincy, IL painter and muralist who has been developing his notably quirky style since starting his home-based studio in 2001. Currently focused on creating bold, color-filled work showcasing his original style while stealing from his many lifelong influences. Andrew has always considered himself an outsider in the art world and strives to provide affordable art to the masses, even creating small pieces on wood and stone and hiding them throughout the communities that he visits.

Christine Kaiser at Expressions by Christine

Adriana Brown at Yellow Kiss Boutique – Adriana Brown is an interdisciplinary artist based in Hannibal, Missouri. After working for several years in the mental health field, she has now transitioned into working as a full time artist and business owner. Adriana uses a variety of different mediums in her artwork, primarily working with acrylic and watercolor. She is committed to making others feel seen, heard, and inspired through her artwork.

The Art Walks official signature mocktail and cocktail drinks at Wine Gal Meets Whiskey Guy, 11am – 11pm

Peggy Burchard-Ballard at Studio 433, Located above Washington Theatre – Peggy Burchard-Ballard’s collages come from years of acquiring old books, magazines and maps found at flea markets, online vendors, and antique stores. She uses original images, photographs, a good collection of paint, glue, scalpels, and several pairs of sharp scissors as everything is cut by hand. The collages are part process and part play. What does not work in one piece usually finds a home in another. Recently you will also find her creating watercolor paint in her studio where she stores a variety of earth and synthetic non-toxic pigments and supplies. Note: This studio does not have ADA accessibility. This is a working studio. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

All participant shops, galleries, and venues will feature local artists and provide unique programming and entertainment. Each venue will include a list and map of all the stops on Art Walk as well as a sign at their entrance to identify them as an official stop. This event was developed to promote tourism, support for local artists, and Quincy’s Historic Downtown. Community partners include: The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, The District, and SEEQUINCY. 

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