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SUMMARY:Ekphrasis for the Masses - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Writing POETRY in Response to Art at the Q \nSecond Tuesday of each month at the Quinlan\n12:00 pm- 1:00 pm I Open to the Public \nWhat is Ekphrasis?\nThe word ekphrasis comes from the Greek language and is used for a vivid\, often dramatic\, verbal description of a visual work of art. \nEkphrastic poetry may include literal descriptions of a work of art\, the poet’s mood in response to a work of art\, metaphorical associations inspired by a work of art\, or personal memories about a work of art. \nFive ways to write an Ekphrastic poem or story.\n– Describe what you see\n-Describe what’s happening beyond the frame\n– Write from the perspective of the artist\n-Give voice to a major or minor character in the image\n-Explain your response to the art \nThe “Q” continues to be a fountain of inspiration for artists\, writers\, readers and poets! Their walks through each gallery inspired by the art we see there have been rich in so many ways. It is a joy to have patrons of Ekphrasis return\, eager to discover nuances. Please join QVAC for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn more about ekphrastic poetry and to write poems of your own! All levels of writers and poets are welcome. Feel free to ask a Quinlan staff member for a chair if you wish to write in the presence of the artwork; sit in the Quinlan’s Sculpture Garden for some fresh air; take a photograph of the piece and write at your leisure.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/ekphrasis-for-the-masses-qvac/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Elementary Art Explorations: Session 3 - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Elementary Art Explorations is a creative class designed to help young artists build confidence while experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques.\n\nStudents will explore painting\, texture\, layering\, and mixed media through playful\, hands-on projects inspired by real-world art and design.\n\nArtists will learn how to mix colors\, change value\, create patterns\, and use tools in new and exciting ways.\n\nEach class encourages problem-solving\, creativity\, and self-expression while strengthening fine motor skills and visual thinking.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/elementary-art-explorations-session-3-qvac/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Elementary Art Explorations: Session 3 - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Elementary Art Explorations is a creative class designed to help young artists build confidence while experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques.\n\nStudents will explore painting\, texture\, layering\, and mixed media through playful\, hands-on projects inspired by real-world art and design.\n\nArtists will learn how to mix colors\, change value\, create patterns\, and use tools in new and exciting ways.\n\nEach class encourages problem-solving\, creativity\, and self-expression while strengthening fine motor skills and visual thinking.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/elementary-art-explorations-session-3-qvac/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Governor and Author Nathan Deal - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Governor & Author Nathan Deal | My Travels Through the Valleys of Literacy \n​Hors d’oeuvres and Wine | Door opens at 5:30 PM \n​Join QVAC for an engaging evening with former Governor Nathan Deal as he speaks about the books he reads\, literacy in general\, and humorous stories from his journey from his childhood in Sandersville to Atlanta\, Washington\, DC\, the Georgia Governor’s mansion\, and beyond. Governor Deal will also talk about his children’s book Veto\, the Governor’s Cat\, and related topics.\nAt the event\, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Veto\, the Governor’s Cat. \nSponsored by the Quinlan Visual Arts Center and the Northeast Georgia Literary Society
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/an-evening-with-governor-author-nathan-deal-qvac/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar,US250
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SUMMARY:Soap Making Workshop - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Soap Making Workshop \nSaturday\, May 23 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM \nFee: $60 class fee + $20 supply fee \nAll supplies are included.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/soap-making-workshop-qvac-2/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibition Artist Talk - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Spring Exhibition Artist Talk \nOpen to the Public | Coffee & Light Bites \nParticipating Artists:\nTom Gonzalez\nGinger Licata\nMali Regan\nC WEST
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/spring-exhibition-artist-talk-qvac/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Elementary Art Explorations: Session 3 - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Elementary Art Explorations is a creative class designed to help young artists build confidence while experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques.\n\nStudents will explore painting\, texture\, layering\, and mixed media through playful\, hands-on projects inspired by real-world art and design.\n\nArtists will learn how to mix colors\, change value\, create patterns\, and use tools in new and exciting ways.\n\nEach class encourages problem-solving\, creativity\, and self-expression while strengthening fine motor skills and visual thinking.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/elementary-art-explorations-session-3-qvac/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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