About Quincy Art Association

Abigail in Perspective
A visual arts competition

Quincy Art Association Mission Statement

The mission of the Quincy Art Association is to foster an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts throughout the communities in and around Quincy. The Quincy Art Association is committed to our multicultural community by supporting, teaching and exhibiting visual media to promote the importance of art in life and culture today.

Search for a home
Early on, the members forged relationships with private parties, businesses, schools and local government officials for support. Classes were first held at the Johnson Paint Company building, and later, studies were conducted in the Salvation Army building. While arrangements were in flux, classes were held in local schools, churches and private homes until 1983 when the Association moved to the Beechwood Knoll center. From 1983 through to 1986 QAA had a temporary home. In 1986 the City of Quincy offered to lease the school building at 26 High School Avenue. The association moved in that year and has called this home since.

Much had to be done back in 1986. The school hadn’t been in use for nearly 20 years when the Art Association moved in. Old desks, furniture, file cabinets and tables had to be removed. Everything needed to be painted. Broken windows needed repair. The furnace had to be replaced. You name it -it needed attention. The fellowship rallied support and completed renovations in the fall of 1986.

Continued growth
The doors opened in the fall of 1986 to an enthusiastic arts community grateful to have such a fine facility. Since beginning the association has expanded programs and upgraded equipment. Recent purchases include the acquisition of two state of the art kilns to compliment our clay and ceramics programs. The association initiated the successful Quincy Arts Fest exhibition, has contributed to the Marina Bay ArtsAffair Boardwalk exhibition, sponsors Arts Scholarships with the City of Quincy, plays a vital role in Quincy's First Night in addition to continuing youth and adult art education programs

Non profit organization
The Quincy Art Association, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the visual arts, artists, enthusiasts and art education. We greatly appreciate the support of our membership, the public and art patrons in the region. All contributions are tax-deductible and go towards continuing the vitality of our organization. Contributions are essential to our success. Checks should be made payable to: Quincy Art Association, Inc.

We are thankful for and rely upon various sources of public support such as the Arts Lottery that has provided funding since 1986. Private contributors provide critical support as well.

Volunteers
The Quincy Art Association relies upon a core of dedicated volunteer artist and art enthusiasts to function effectively. We ask that you consider offering your assistance. Please call or email for more information on our volunteer program.

Funding
Quincy Art Association is funded in part by the Quincy Council for the Arts, who, in turn, are funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Phone (617) 770-2482.
Email:quincyartma@yahoo.com
Thank you for your interest and support!