| Major Exhibitions
49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
February 20 – April 25, 2026
Explore watercolor and water media works by accomplished painters from across the United States in the
49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
. Since 1975, the Society has celebrated watercolor as a vital art form. Enhance your visit with a guided tour for an inside look at the techniques, inspiration, and stories behind some of the works.
Guided tours for any group of 4 or more people are free for members or included with admission—call (850) 627-5023 to make a reservation for your group.
Image: Mary Ellen McLaughlin (Savannah, GA), Echoes of the East, 2025, watercolor, 27 x 19 inches
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| The Future of Gadsden Arts
Vision 2030: The Art of Enduring Impact
Thank you donors who have brought us to 71% of our $1,000,000 goal!
At Gadsden Arts, while we are working every day to bring world-class art experiences to everyone, we are always looking forward.
Vision 2030: the Art of Enduring Impact
improves our signature spaces and grows endowment*.
Vision 2030 funds state-of-the-art facility updates
that will elevate the quality of every visit, improve audio accessibility, facilitate online sharing of our cultural programs, and ensure the best care of owned and borrowed collections.
Vision 2030 also advances our strategic goal to grow the Gadsden Arts Endowment Trust to $2M
in permanently restricted principal. This resource supports our museum-quality facilities and ensures that our programs continue to benefit everyone without interruption, now and long into the future.
While funding annual programs is always our top priority, consider Vision 2030 if you would like to make a long-term investment in Gadsden Arts.
Contact Grace Robinson, 850.627.5020 or grace@gadsdenarts.org.
Image: Mona Lisa is 71% painted. Help us finish our masterpiece!
*Current endowment value $1.8M+
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| 2 Weeks with the Arts
2 Weeks with the Arts – Thank you!
A huge thank you to everyone who created, supported, and experienced
2 Weeks with the Arts 2026
, our annual fundraiser to support Gadsden Arts programs in our community. Our
2 Weeks with the Arts Team
created spectacular events, our
Collect Selection Committee
and distinguished
Collect Select Artists
created a beautiful exhibition and memorable reception, and our
sponsors, art collectors, and event patrons
made 2 Weeks with the Arts made a fantastic fundraiser. Together, we celebrated the art of creative living in memorable ways while raising funds to support Gadsden Arts programs this year. Thank you.
Keep an eye on gadsdenarts.org – a slide show of pictures from throughout the two weeks is coming soon!
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| Save the Date
49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
February 20, 2026, from 5pm – 7:30pm
Join us for the
Opening Reception of the
49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
. Be among the first to see this fantastic exhibition and hear the award winners announced by Iain Stewart, an internationally recognized and collected watercolor artist, instructor, and juror. Enjoy light refreshments from
Big Papa’s Chophouse
and celebrate an evening of outstanding contemporary art.
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| Dine & Discover
Watercolor & Watermedia Dine & Discover Luncheon
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 12pm–1:30pm
Join us for our
Dine & Discover Luncheon
to explore the
49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
on
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 12–1:30pm.
Enjoy a social luncheon and presentation that explores the fine art of watercolor and watermedia, from traditional to contemporary techniques, and learn more about award-winning art and artists from across the country featured in the exhibition.
Reservations close Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5pm
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| Youth & Family
Free Family Saturdays at Gadsden Arts
Every Saturday 10 AM – 4:30 PM / Free Admission
Let your creativity flow this February!
Begin in the
ArtZone, where art activities change every month so there’s always something new to explore. Explore the entire museum through our treasure hunt, and enjoy the Reading Corner. Bring family and friends for a fun-filled day of creating, discovering, reading, and winning prizes—
and before you leave, take home an Art @ Home Kit and book, all free of charge.
Free Family Saturdays are presented by
Centennial Bank
, with support from the
Jacarlene Foundation
, and in partnership with the
National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden
. All Art for Children & Youth programs are made possible by our
Art for Children & Youth Donors,
sponsors
Patsy and Mark Bates
and
Sunnyside Farm Management
, with support from the
Community Foundation of North Florida
. Art @ Home Kits are sponsored by
TDS Telecom
.
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| Fletcher Museum Shop
Shop here and support local talent this year!
Explore the
Fletcher Museum Shop
at Gadsden Arts, where you can find unique creations by regional artists. Whether you’re searching for handmade jewelry, beautiful home decor, or exclusive artwork, you will find a wide array of affordable handmade items. Support local artists and take home something truly special today!
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| Regional Art
Gadsden Arts Artist’s Guild
On display through March 14, 2026
Enjoy the first
Artist’s Guild
exhibition of 2026, on view in the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum’s Bates Community Room and Bates Gallery through March 14, 2026. On display is artwork by
Nancy Adams, Wendy Adams, Inger Avant, Terrie Corbett, Robert DeWitt Smith, Brenda Francis, Mark Georgiades, Terry Hawkins, William Hugh McKeown, Pam McLean, Morris H. Miller, Barbara Psimas, Roger Raepple, Fred Sanguiliano, Jenny Swearingen, Joel Thornton, Amy Warrick, and Lisa Waxman.
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| COMING SOON
49th Annual Southern Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition
opens February 20, 2026
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| COMING SOON
Art and Our Environment:
Beth Appleton, Mark Messersmith,
Jesse Aaron, Bessie Harvey, and
Bob Bischoff opens in May 2026
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| Creative Futures Council
An Unforgettable Exhibition
We are proud to share a look back at the incredible
Creative Futures Council
and their exhibition
Scenes of Us
,
which explored how today’s youth interpret and respond to their environments and uncertainties with honesty, creativity, and heart. It continues to be such a joy and an honor to watch them grow, gain confidence, and shine, and we are deeply grateful to their families and supporters who make this meaningful program possible.
The Creative Futures Council is made possible by our
Art for Children & Youth Donors
,
Art Bridges
(in support of the Alfred Conteh art education project),
and
Sunnyside Farm Management.
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| Membership
Unlock Year-Round Discovery with a Gadsden Arts Membership
A
Gadsden Arts membership offers year-round discovery
in the captivating world of art and culture—perfect for yourself or as a gift for someone special! Depending on your membership level, you’ll enjoy free admission for 2 to 4 people to explore a rotating schedule of up to seventeen exhibitions throughout the year. Your membership also offers discounts on events, complimentary access to evening programs, early reservations for art trips, and 10-20% off purchases in the Fletcher Museum Shop. We hope to see you at Gadsden Arts soon, and often!
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| Save the Date
Attention Artists: 38th Art in Gadsden Applications Open
April 1, 2026!
Artists, get ready!
Applications for the
38th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition
will open on April 1, 2026.
This highly anticipated exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your work as part of Gadsden Arts’ longstanding tradition. Artists who are current members of Gadsden Arts and live within 200 miles of Quincy, Florida, or are former Gadsden County residents are invited to apply.
Applications open April 1, 2026, and are due by 5pm on May 15, 2026.
Image: D. Arthur McBride, Against All Odds, 2023, oil on linen, Best of Show award winner, 37th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition
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| On the square in Quincy
Dining • Shopping • Arts & Culture
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| Visual Art
See what’s happening nearby!
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| Art Museums & Galleries
AHA Gallery,
Havana
Anderson Brickler Gallery,
Tallahassee
ArtPort Gallery
, Tallahassee
Bwembya’s Market
, Quincy
Dean Mitchell’s Marie Brooks Gallery,
Quincy
Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery,
Tallahassee
FSU Museum of Fine Arts,
Tallahassee
LeMoyne Arts,
Tallahassee
Signature Art Gallery,
Tallahassee
Tallahassee Senior Center,
Tallahassee
Tallahassee State College Fine Art Gallery,
Tallahassee
The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle
, Carrabelle
Venvi Gallery,
Tallahassee
Contact Brittney Rollins
to be added to this list.
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