The Art Center
January. 21, 2026
Jan. 21, 2026
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The Quincy Art Center’s Permanent Collection holds 400+ artworks by regional and national artists.
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If you are 4 through 104, register for a class and develop your artistic skills at the Quincy Art Center! High School students can take adult classes and workshops.
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Upcoming Events

Jan. 6 – Jan. 16th (open hours only): Artwork drop off for High School Art Competition and Art Teacher Show

Jan. 10, 2026: 31st Annual Mary S. Oakley & Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase closes at Quincy Art Center

Jan. 31, 2026: Opening reception for 52nd Annual High School Art Competition, 9th Annual Art Teacher Exhibit, and Conjugating the Inevitable feat. the artwork of juror Pattie Chalmers

 

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The Art Center is FREE and open to the public

Tuesday – Saturday from 11 AM – 5 PM

The Art Center is for everyone!

No membership is required to come to The Art Center! All Exhibits are free and open to the public.

Join us at the 52nd Annual High School Art Competition!

🎨 Calling all high school artists & art teachers!

The 52nd Annual High School Student Art Competition is coming to Quincy Art Center January 31 – February 28, 2026, and we want to see your work on our gallery walls!

  • Open to students in grades 9–12 within a 50-mile radius of Quincy
  •  Enter up to 3 original works | All mediums accepted (no AI generated artwork)
  • $15 non-refundable entry fee
  • This is a juried exhibition designed to teach students how to professionally enter and display artwork

🏆 Over $1,600 in awards, including:
• Best of Show – $500
• Second Place – $300
• Third Place – $150
• Merit and Honorable Mention Awards
• Additional prizes from the Great River Watercolor Society

PLUS: The 9th Annual High School Art Teacher Exhibit will be displayed alongside student work. Teachers, we’d love your participation too!

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