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Welcome Welcome to the 36th Annual Gala Fine Art Auction. Through the generous support of art patrons such as you, the Quinlan has celebrated nearly 7 decades of service to the Northeast Georgia community through fine art exhibitions, educational opportunities and community outreach.
Gala 2014 will spotlight 100 artists and welcome 100 couples for one spectacular evening!
Gala has become the signature event for Northeast Georgia art enthusiasts and collectors. Fine art auction pieces selected were juried by acclaimed art appraiser Robert Morring of Atlanta, and this auction catalog features a sampling of the 100 artists who will be showing at the event.
Thank you honored guests. It is because of your support that the Quinlan will continue to fulfill the mission “Bringing visual arts to life, and to the life of the community.” The Quinlan is so very fortunate to have such vitality, talent and generosity in our arts community, as well as a rapidly growing audience of art enthusiasts. With your participation at Gala, the Quinlan will continue to thrive and make 2014 a truly exceptional year.
Thank you to the Quinlan staff: Amanda McClure, Executive Director; Paula Lindner, Assistant Director; Margaret Tingley, Administrative Assistant; and all the volunteers who helped make the event possible. A special thank you to the cadets from Riverside Military Academy.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, and many thanks from the Gala committee: Betsy Adams, Carol Attridge, Tina Carlson-Griffeth, Susie Graybeal, Joyce Hornor, Ann Nixon, Dixie Truelove and Cindy Wilson.
2014 gala committee | 3 6 T H A N N U A L G A L A
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2014 gala corporate sponsor | 3 6 T H A N N U A L G A L A
presenting sponsor willis investment counsel
Art is one of life’s many mysteries that
has no definitive answer.
I don’t always know why a painting,
sketch, or sculpture speaks to me, but
maybe I don’t need to know why.
Maybe it’s okay not to fully understand.
I suspect the two hunting prints in my
office that hung in my parents’ home
50 years ago are a connection to that
home, but I don’t know for sure. I do
know they are priceless to me. And I
know art sometimes helps us express
what we cannot say with words.
That is perhaps the intangible, the
mystery of why we see a painting so differently.
I also know this - Willis Investment Counsel has a responsibility to do our part to enrich the community in which we live
and practice our craft. Supporting the Quinlan is part of that responsibility.
We always have a grand time at GALA and all of us at Willis Investment Counsel hope to see you there.
Bob Willis, President and CEO
Willis Investment Counsel
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Art is a journey.
My journey is now evolving as elegant geometry
alive with reflection - resulting from my ability to
see the space between the shapes, rather than
simply the shape itself.
Artists’ inspiration comes from everywhere. There
are no boundaries whatsoever; anything can be
art if it makes the planet a more beautiful place,
touches a heart and makes a difference.
Persistence, flexibility and having a worldly perspective...
this comes with living the life of an artist. It’s about
following your heart, no matter where it takes you.
In 1981 when I first came to North Georgia, I heard
about the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. I’ve taught
here, I’ve exhibited here, and now I’m so very proud
and honored to be part of Gala.
Art is a journey and very much like life - it can be
surprisingly rewarding especially when it comes
back full circle.
Thank you for being part of this very special event.
- Gregory Johnson
2014 Gala Artist Gregory Johnson presenting sponsor willis investment counsel
2014 gala artist | 3 6 T H A N N U A L G A L A
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“the nest” Ann Alexander, oil, 11x14 each
All dimensions are actual art sizes, unframedPieces in the catalog are a selection of works that will be
featured in both the Live and Silent Auction, March 1
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“Open bottle” Joel Barr, oil on wood , 12x12
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“Wine and song” Bert Beirne, oil on linen , 16x20
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“A late afternoon at Martin’s creek” Tina Carlson-Griffeth, pastel , 18x24
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“like mary” Jim Chapman, watercolor and pen , 9x12
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“ode to vivaldi’s four seasons” Carol A. Christie, acrylic , 36x36
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“desirable destination” Bill Davidson, OPA, oil , 9x12
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“Green Lotus Vase” Julie Dean, oil , 10x13
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“marshscape 17” Ester Deen, oil , 24x30
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“sunset at ccc” Don Demers, oil , 8x10
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“Wednesday’s Lilies” Nancy Franke, oil , 16x16
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“Flashy-Splashy” Frances Geiger, mixed media , 18x18
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“Yellow Pot” Ann Goble, oil , 20x16
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“North georgia creek” Carol R. Griffin, oil , 30x40
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“magdelena” Jane Hemmer, composite bronze , 10x27
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“city sentinel at bobby gruhn field” Beth Henson, acrylic and oil , 36x36
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“Morning Sky” Anne Brodie Hill , acrylic , 23x29
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“unique Red” Joyce Hornor, oil , 11x14
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“Freesia with wild Rose Leaves” Robert Johnson, oil , 8x10
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“Tide pool on myrtle” Kim Karelson, oil on wood , 30x40
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“broken Road in Elijay” Kim Karelson, oil on wood , 36x36
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“Winter set” Jay Kemp, acrylic , 3x4
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“Grassy Waters II” Sandra Landergott, oil , 30x30
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“tides in” Amanda Lovett, oil , 8x10
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“waiting for you” Amanda Lovett, oil , 11x14
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“last night” Patrick McGannon, oil on panel , 14x20
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“late late night” Patrick McGannon, acrylic , 48x60
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“olive orchard and cypresses” Jill S.McGannon, oil on panel , 48x48
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“tequila for two” Cynthia Miller, oil on copper substrate , 8x10
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“symphony of air” Catherine Ritch, oil , 30x40
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“Pink and blue” Shirley Seguin, oil , 16x20
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“old fishing dock” Christopher Sherry, oil , 11x14
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“Blue vase” Christopher Sherry, oil , 11x14
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“Star Nursery” Chad Shore, mixed media , 29x38
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“bald head island” Elizabeth Stockton, oil on paper , 18x24
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“tangled” Judith Surowiec, colored pencil , 9x9
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“Fox theatre i” Ernesto Torres, oil , 30x40
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“tubulence” Anne Trippe, acrylic , 30x30
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“universe #3” Bob White, oil on linen , 14x18
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in-kind sponsors
2014 gala in-kind sponsors & gala artists | 3 6 T H A N N U A L G A L A
Ann AlexanderJoel BarrBert BeirneJudy BlackClara BlalockMary BradyAnne Brodie HillPat DeVane BurnsTina Carlson-GriffethJim ChapmanMarc ChatovAmalia S. DavidsonLinda DragonettePatricia EllingerJames EricksonPatricia FabianJoyce FoxNancy FrankeYork GlassAnn GobleJoe HallTonya HaswellJane HemmerJoyce HornorMary Frances HullNorma HulseyJay KempSandy KernenSandra LandergottAmanda Lovett
Lindsey McLambMichael MelsonRobert MillerRuth MoneyGeorge Ann MooreLisa MooreDebra NadelhofferFrank Norton Jr.Kate PendletonJanet PoorPatti RusselAlyssa SavasSuzy SchultzMarianne ScottShirley SeguinBetty L. SmithAlan SteckerNona StephensCharles StephensDru StowersStan SuskyAnne TrippeMarc WestTandy Woodall-Ray
Thank you, Gala artists The following artists donated 100% of the sale of their artwork to benefit the Quinlan.
FPO
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