Celebrating 30 Years at Gadsden Arts!

Hazel Blumberg-McKee

We’ve been coming to Gadsden Arts ever since we moved here, when it was in a deconsecrated church :-). Jim and I love art museums, and yours is so special.

Warmly,

Hazel Blumberg-McKee

Antonio

Art in Gadsden 2020
It was a tough time for us all, but Grace and crew made it better for us all via Zoom! Thanks for bringing a little light in the darkness that was Covid!

Grace Robinson, Executive Director

I remember the first time we traveled our permanent collection. It’s important for collecting museums to share their art with others, so this was such a great way to get it seen by a different audience. Our collection of Southern Vernacular Art was the lead exhibition at the Gibbes Museum in Charleston. Angie and I went with Mark and Patsy to see it there in person. It was great to meet the gracious staff at the Gibbes, and amazing to see our art in their beautiful space, in the heart of Charleston‘s thriving arts district.

Fernanda Peña, Development Intern

A favorite memory of mine from Gadsden Arts is when I worked in the ArtZone. I love kids, and being able to help them explore their creativity is so fun and so special. Especially in a community where the arts are not always accessible to children, the ArtZone serves as a wonderful outlet for children in the Big Bend region.

Jimmy Nicholson

My favorite memory is when Patsy Bates asked me to consider becoming a volunteer for Gadsden Arts. Saying yes was one of my most important post retirement decisions.

Carlene Prince

How I met my husband.
I retired from teaching in Miami on a Friday and moved to Quincy on that next Monday in June of ‘06. I had been a widow since ‘01. I began volunteering at the Art Center in ‘07. Friends wanted to fix me up with someone but I told them to send them into the Art Center and then go from there.

That Friday – August 12, 2011, a bit truck pulled up and a cute, older gentleman got out. I ended up showing him around, then we went to the coffee shop next door. Then he asked me out for the next Monday. A few hours later, after I had put dinner in the oven, he called and I asked him to come over. He never left.

Grace Robinson, Executive Director

This is not a specific memory but many memories stitched together… my favorite experience is seeing children come into Gadsden Arts. Children squeal with delight when they first walk into the ArtZone … as soon as they get their hands on the materials they start to create. School groups come into the lobby, and children’s eyes grow big as they look at the art, whispering to each other and pointing things out. They love to explore. In the time that I’ve been here, we have former children bringing their own children to the ArtZone, former campers enrolling their own kids in camp. That is special for me :).

Anonymous

I was 12 when I first visited Gadsden Arts on a school field trip. I remember begging my mom to bring me back ever so often. This place is a part of my childhood and has inspired me to become a graphic designer! Thank you Gadsden Arts for being here for our community!

Anonymous

Last years Artists Studios tours and being able to meet Mark Georgiades!

Betsy Tabac

We discovered the Gadsden art Center around the early 2000s. We visited infrequently but I was so impressed that every time we did visit, something new and wonderful was happening at the Center. Art Zone was new and a great idea. The museum shop was updated and improved. Even entering the museum was improved by the simple addition of the short guide lines at the front door turning people toward the desk and easy clarification as to the need to charge an admission fee.

It seems that every year brings new people associated with the museum so that now there are many committees, volunteers, donors, new programs – I have a hard time keeping up with the all-good changes. It is so gratifying to see a community rally around a fabulous community resource that serves all members of the community.

Keep up the good work.

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SEPTEMBER 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • September 4, 2026

Make September a time to remember @ Gadsden Arts Fantastic exhibitions, fascinating programs, and family fun! E-NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2026 Headliners Major Exhibition America’s Everglades through the Lens of Clyde Butcher Public Opening • Friday, September 25, 2026, 5pm–7:30pm Admission is Free thanks in part to Florida Humanities and The Mosaic Company […]

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AUGUST 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • August 1, 2026

Celebrate our creative community this August! Meet award-winning artists, explore creative spaces, and discover what’s ahead at Gadsden Arts. E-NEWS • AUGUST 2026 Headliners Major Exhibitions Congratulations to this year’s Art in Gadsden winners! See great regional art on view until September 5, 2026 A crowd of 375 art lovers gathered […]

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JULY 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • July 2, 2026

38th Art in Gadsden, Free Family Saturdays, and more in July! Celebrate art and community at the Art in Gadsden Public Opening! E-NEWS • JULY 2026 Headliners Major Exhibitions 38th Annual Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition Public Opening & Awards Ceremony Friday, July 24, 2026, from 5pm–7:30pm Experience the vast creativity […]

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JUNE 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • June 3, 2026

June brings 2 events, great exhibits, fun for families Meet Julie Torres, Dine with Tiffany Baker, and explore with kids… E-NEWS • JUNE 2026 Headliners Major Exhibitions Celebrating Generations The Public Opening of Generations: A Solo Exhibit by Julie Torres was shared by more than 200 patrons, a wonderful reminder of […]

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MAY 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • May 2, 2026

New experiences await at Gadsden Arts! Something for everyone & all ages in May! E-NEWS • MAY 2026 Headliners Major ExhibitionsPublic Opening – Generations: A Solo Exhibit by Julie Torres Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5pm–7:30 pm, Members Free / Nonmembers $5 A Tallahassee native whose work now hangs in the […]

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Call for Artists: 38th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition

By Gadsden Arts Admin • April 2, 2026

Join the 38th Art in Gadsden Exhibition! Applications due May 15th CALL FOR ARTISTS: 38TH ART IN GADSDEN JURIED EXHIBITION APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Gadsden Arts invites current members who live within 200 miles of Quincy, Florida, or are former Gadsden County residents to apply for the 38th Annual Art in Gadsden Juried […]

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APRIL 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • April 1, 2026

Dean Mitchell, FSU Student Show, Art in Gadsden, and more! Exciting programs and events for all ages in April and May! E-NEWS • APRIL 2026 Headliners Major Exhibitions Julie Torres: Generations Julie Torres: Generations presents work by Julie Miller Torres, lawyer-turned-artist who grew up in Tallahassee. Torres practiced law for five […]

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Day of Music and Watercolor

By Gadsden Arts Admin • March 18, 2026

Live music, amazing watercolor, and free admission this Saturday! Enjoy a day of music and art in Historic Downtown Quincy DAY OF MUSIC AND WATERCOLOR Saturday, March 21, 2026 | FREE ADMISSION Start your Saturday at Gadsden Arts with FREE ADMISSION for all (10 AM–5 PM)! Experience the Southern Watercolor Society 49th Annual […]

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MARCH 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • March 3, 2026

March into Gadsden Arts! Springtime in Quincy brings art, music, and family fun… E-NEWS • MARCH 2026 GACM Magazine Gadsden Arts Magazine 2026 The 2026 edition of The Gadsden Arts Magazine has arrived! This publication celebrates Gadsden Arts’ continued growth, and enduring commitment to inspire and transform lives through the power of […]

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FEBRUARY 2026 E-Newsletter

By Gadsden Arts Admin • February 4, 2026

Major Exhibition brings watercolor from across the US Join us for an opening February 20 – and thank you all for a memorable 2 Weeks with the Arts E-NEWS • FEBRUARY 2026 Headliners Major Exhibitions 49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried ExhibitionFebruary 20 – April 25, 2026 Explore watercolor and water […]

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