Exhibit Dates: July 31 - October 19, 2024 Artist: Peggy Burchard-Ballard Location: Bank of Springfield, 1111 Maine St., Quincy, IL Peggy Burchard-Ballard’s collages come from years of acquiring old books, magazines, and abandoned family photos found at flea markets and antique stores. Additional elements come from personal photographs and copyright free images. She uses original images, […]
Exhibit Dates: August 6 - October 25, 2024 Artist: Dona Lantz Location: Quincy Medical Group, 1118 Hampshire St., Second Floor Artist Statement: Death can’t be undone. Brokenness can’t be undone. However, we can embrace what has been broken and create a sense of renewal by filling the absence with beauty. The initial intent for making these […]
At the heart of the Art Center's mission lies the value of Connections. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and mutual support thrive. Join us in this journey of connection, where together, we can achieve success. We extend a warm invitation for you to contribute and engage with your community through the creation […]
September 20 – October 26, 2024 Reception: Friday, September 20, 7 - 8 p.m. with awards at 7:15 p.m. Delve into captivating interpretations of Quincy's natural landscapes, each piece a unique celebration of our rivers, trails, lakes, and forests. Let your imagination roam freely as you connect with the raw beauty of our environment, brought […]
Don’t have time for a full clay course but want to experience the potter’s wheel? Join us for this exciting one-night clay wheel-throwing experience at Quincy Art Center! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students will have up to an hour and a half of […]
Get to know your fellow fiber artists! Knitting Circle is intended for knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting, spinning, and other forms of fiber arts! Knitting Circle does not take place in our studio space; it takes place in our main-floor conference room and library. Feel free to bring a drink, snack, or your lunch! Cost: $5 […]
Step into a winter wonderland at the very first Miracle on Maine Street – a night of holiday enchantment like no other! 🎄✨ This extraordinary event is a magical collaboration between Quincy Art Center, The Quincy Museum, and The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House. On December 7th, you’ll be whisked away down luminary-lit paths, […]
Step into a winter wonderland at the very first Miracle on Maine Street – a night of holiday enchantment like no other! 🎄✨ This extraordinary event is a magical collaboration between Quincy Art Center, The Quincy Museum, and The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House. On December 7th, you’ll be whisked away down luminary-lit paths, […]
Don’t have time for a full clay course but want to experience the potter’s wheel? Join us for this exciting one-night clay wheel-throwing experience at Quincy Art Center! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students will have up to an hour and a half of […]
Exhibit Dates: October 23, 2024 - February 8, 2025 Artist: Renee Donley Location: Bank of Springfield, 1111 Maine St. Quincy, IL. Closing Reception on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5 - 6:30pm with an artist talk at 5:30. Renee Donley, a resident of Sutter, Illinois, began her artistic journey in the fifth grade when she won […]
Exhibit Dates: October 30, 2024 - February 15, 2025 Artist: Carol Clay Mann Location: Quincy Medical Group, 1118 Hampshire St. Quincy, IL., 2nd Floor ARTIST STATEMENT Batik and watercolor both involving layers of color Both batik and watercolor have the element of chance as part of the process. The batik begins as unbleached cotton. First, […]
Don’t have time for a full clay course but want to experience the potter’s wheel? Join us for this exciting one-night clay wheel-throwing experience at Quincy Art Center! Students will receive thirty minutes of instruction for how to throw on the pottery wheel. Afterwards, students will have up to an hour and a half of […]
Get to know your fellow fiber artists! Knitting Circle is intended for knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting, spinning, and other forms of fiber arts! Knitting Circle does not take place in our studio space; it takes place in our main-floor conference room and library. Feel free to bring a drink, snack, or your lunch! Cost: $5 […]
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